JAVMA news
Feline foamy virus is everywhere
Exposure to or infection with feline foamy virus is common in pumas and domestic cats in Colorado, Southern California, and Florida, according to two…
JAVMA news
Grants for feline health studies available
The nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation is partnering with the San Francisco Foundation, manager of the George Sydney and Phyllis
JAVMA news
AAFP updates guidelines on feline retroviruses
The association aims to provide the most current information about feline retrovirus infections so veterinary practitioners may optimize the care and…
JAVMA news
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
JAVMA news
AAHA, AAFP release new feline vaccination guidelines
New guidelines on feline vaccination stress understanding by veterinary professionals of individualized feline risk factors such as life stage,…
JAVMA news
FIP drugs continue to show promise, while being sold on black market
Two antiviral drugs have shown promise for the treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Some desperate cat owners have turned to the…
JAVMA news
Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…
JAVMA news
AAFP, Fort Dodge offer kit on cat wellness
A kit full of educational materials about cat wellness is now available to veterinary clinics. The American Association of
JAVMA news
In Short
Cockfighting in Puerto Rico; the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association's new president, and more
JAVMA news
Veterinary associations offer guidelines on senior care
With cats and dogs living longer, veterinarians spend more time on senior care—and associations are giving advice on how to
Vaccines and sarcomas: A concern for cat owners
Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines can prevent infection altogether, and today, a variety of vaccines are…
JAVMA news
Sessions address twice-a-year veterinary visits
Twice-a-year veterinary visits for pets—particularly cats—were the subject of several sessions July 15 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Hawaii.
JAVMA news
More itchy pets? No problem
More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats