First generic oral solution for feline hyperthyroidism receives FDA approvalJuly 15, 2024Felanorm, with active ingredient methimazole, is supplied in 30 mL or 100 mL bottles, with a 1 mL dosing syringe for treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.
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'Purrfecting' feline orthopedicsJuly 6, 2024Recognizing lameness in cats is a growing area of research. The first step in trying to understand this is learning how to do an appropriate feline orthopedic exam.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePurr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional CareJuly 3, 2024In this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline-Focused Anesthesia & AnalgesiaJune 28, 2024In this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.
Chiropractors' impact on vets and petsJune 20, 2024Once chiropractors gain direct access to patients, does the need for a veterinarian to diagnose suddenly disappear?
Senior pet care: Underscoring the value of preventive laboratory work in aging petsJune 20, 2024Laboratory data from times of health help establish individual patient reference intervals for more sensitive detection of occult disease in our senior patients, some of which may have One Health importance, (e.g. roundworms and zoonotic risks).
Ditch the itch: A multimodal approach to managing canine atopic dermatitisJune 17, 2024It is important to determine the right combination of therapies for each individual dog that will provide a safe, effective, and affordable management strategy the owner can execute.
Managing chronic diarrhea with dietJune 16, 2024Dogs with chronic enteropathy require a nutritional assessment and a nutrition plan. The challenge to the veterinary team is identifying a dietary approach best for the individual patient.
Three-foot kidney worms discovered in dog during a routine surgery in South CarolinaJune 14, 2024Dioctophyme renale, also known as the giant kidney worm, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be commonly seen in mustelids (particularly minks), and rarely in other mammals, including humans
Oral medication to treat FIP now available in the U.S.June 14, 2024The compounded medication, GS-441524, is now available in a quad-scored, 50-mg tuna-flavored tablet and can be prescribed to manage feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
