Old Cats and Vaccinations
When it comes to decisions about vaccinations for chronically ill, skinny, debilitated cats, consider these facts:
No solid research answers the question about whether...
The Availability of Compounded Medications
FDA Drug Approval
If the FDA approves a drug, that means the medication has been proven to the FDA’s satisfaction to be safe and effective...
Conditional Approval for Important New Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for the control of nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Heads Up on Ringworm
The fungal infection called ringworm is spread via direct contact with fungal spores. Contact could be from an animal with an infection, combs or...
Yes, Anesthesia Involves Risk
Bringing your cat to the veterinary hospital for a procedure under general anesthesia is never fun. It’s scary, and you leave hoping all goes...
Your Cat’s Microbiome and Her Health
Your cat’s microbiome refers to the natural colony of microorganisms that live in and on her body. These microorganisms can include bacteria, fungi, and...
Suspected Poisoning
If you think your cat has gotten into something toxic, there are steps for you to take immediately, including calling your veterinarian or animal...
Med Choices Are Complicated
If your cat is sick, it is natural to want a medication that will help her feel better. But antibiotics are not a cure-all,...
Head and Brain Injuries
Because cats are such small creatures, when they suffer a trauma resulting in brain injury, there are usually additional injuries—to the skull, eyes, jaw,...
Cornell’s Dr. Campoy Is a Leader in Pain Medicine
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a new area in veterinary and human medicine, and one of its leaders in veterinary medicine is Luis...
Time for Updated AAHA Senior Care Guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is synonymous with outstanding veterinary care for small animals. Their newly released 2023 Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs...
Tablets for Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Cats
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced approval of a new oral medication for diabetic cats called Bexacat (bexagliflozin). Until now, most diabetic...