Study: Electric boundary fence doesn't impair welfare of catsOctober 3, 2016The use of electronic boundary fences with clear pre-warning cues does not impair the welfare or long-term quality of life for cats, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom.
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UC Davis seeks cats with chronic gingivostomatitis for studySeptember 29, 2016A new clinical trial by the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is focusing on stem cells to treat cats with chronic gingivostomatitis.
What you should know about emotional support animalsSeptember 27, 2016After qualifying to travel with an emotional support animal, a 45-year-old woman telephoned Joanne Williams, LCSW, of Next Generation Psychology, which performs emotional support animal evaluations, saying, “You’ve changed my life. Who knew that my cat could enable me to have a new life?”
Food for thought about pet nutritionSeptember 15, 2016Clients relying on internet sources and word of mouth get confused about pet nutrition and health, but veterinarians can be a trustworthy voice of reason.
When to spay/neuter cats? Vet consensus says fix by five monthsSeptember 13, 2016It’s a simple client question without a simple answer. “When do I spay or neuter my kitten?” Organized veterinary medicine offers numerous answers to the question. Individual veterinarians are all over the map, too, and often their answers are vague, leaving cat owners dizzy.
Why catching CDS early in pets makes all the differenceAugust 31, 2016A 14-year-old Lhasa Apso cross showed no signs of cognitive dysfunction until stress began to creep into his home. First, his owner was hospitalized for a period, so a dog sitter showed up. Then the other dog in the household died. By that time the Lhasa Apso was becoming needier and was experiencing sensory issues and apparent deafness.
New feline core vaccine available from BIVIAugust 18, 2016Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. has released a reduced-volume core vaccine for cats. The nonadjuvanted Ultra Hybrid FVRCP is administered in a 0.5 mL subcutaneous dose to protect against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus infection and distemper in cats at least 8 weeks old.
New Blue Buffalo foods target kidney diseaseAugust 17, 2016Pet food maker Blue Buffalo Co. has released diets formulated for dogs and cats suffering from chronic kidney disease. The veterinary-exclusive, grain-free recipes are KM Kidney + Mobility Support for cats and KS Kidney Support for dogs.
Cornell develops cornea model of infectionJuly 27, 2016Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers say they have developed a model system that can be used to test drugs for treating feline herpes virus 1 (FHV-1).
Study: Cats opt for healthy food over flavorJuly 26, 2016Do cats know what’s best for them nutritionally? Apparently they do, researchers believe. Given the choice, domesticated cats instinctively seek the healthiest foods instead of consuming something that simply tastes better, according to a study published June 15 in Royal Society Open Science.
