Medicine

First Aid for Your Cat

All cats, no matter how pampered and vigilantly cared for they may be, are prone to serious injury or the sudden onset of life-threatening clinical signs of deeply rooted and perhaps previously unrecognized illness.

Cat Research Woes

Why has feline health research fallen behind? Heres the scoop.

Compounding Drugs

Administering your cats medication can be difficult. Adding a pleasant flavor is one of the ways that compounding can help.

MRI: The New Frontier

Use of this modern diagnostic tool is burgeoning these days in veterinary medicine. Heres how it can help your cat.

Wipe Out Intestinal Parasites

These organisms can make life miserable for cats - and sometimes their owners, too.

Neurological Disorders: Spotting the Telltale Signs

A variety of nervous system conditions can threaten your cats health and well-being.

Anesthesia: Whats Involved? What Are the Risks?

Modern methods make the procedure safe and beneficial for your cat.

Addressing Your Cats Special Needs

There are times when your wonderful local veterinarian cant diagnose your cats condition. Heres help.

When Your Beloved Cat Is Hurting

Prompt and judicious pain management can benefit an animals long-term health.

A Spoonful of Sugar

Here are some gentle techniques to help the medicine go down more easily.

Vaccinating Your Cat: What Are the Options?

With the availability of more vaccines, the issue has grown increasingly complex.

Short Takes: 12/03

The risk of over-the-counter medications; some relief for flea allergies