Short Takes

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...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania looked at estimates of cats’ weights that were made on admission to the emergency department to see how...

If you’ve ever had an obese cat or a diabetic cat, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get the cat’s weight...

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a new area in veterinary and human medicine, and one of its leaders in veterinary medicine is Luis...

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is synonymous with outstanding veterinary care for small animals. Their newly released 2023 Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs...

The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced approval of a new oral medication for diabetic cats called Bexacat (bexagliflozin). Until now, most diabetic...

Steve Budsberg, DVM, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, gave veterinarians a seminar on VETgirl, a...

Each year the Cat Writers’ Association conducts a contest in which they choose the best articles published, awarding these titles Certificates of Excellence. From...

High rise syndrome (HRS) is a term used for injuries sustained when pets fall from buildings. While retrospective studies investigating the prevalence of injuries...

Just as in humans, as your cat ages, so does the likelihood of an age-related disease rearing its ugly head. Cats are considered seniors...

Feline infectious peritionitis (FIP) is a common and often fatal disease in cats under 2 years of age. Caused by mutation of feline coronavirus...

Colorado State University researchers looked at records from past clients to determine risk factors and common complaints for feline cognitive disorder syndrome. Owners cited...