Posts tagged "Feline"

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Download: A free feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) consult guide

Discussing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) with clients can be challenging. There’s a lot to cover,...

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Early socialisation and habituation in kittens - implications for behaviour into adulthood

Early socialisation with humans and other animals, together with habituation to environmental stimul...

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Feline osteoarthritis: overview and pain management options

Feline osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is a chronic, progressive diso...

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Feline congenital heart disease: understanding the clinical signs and managing care

Acquired heart disease in cats is relatively common in general practice, reported to affect about 15...

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Webinar: Nursing pelvic fractures in cats

Pelvic fractures are relatively common emergency presentations in felines, often caused by road traf...

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1 hour webinar

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Webinar: Head trauma in cats - practical tips for general practice

What's your approach when a feline head trauma case comes through the door? Do you carry out a modif...

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1 hour webinar

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A guide to neuromuscular disorders in cats

Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) in cats represent a broad and complex spectrum of diseases that affec...

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Does mesenchymal stem cell therapy improve chronic gingivostomatitis in felines?

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are presented with a client’s seven-year-old female domestic sho...

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Using the Feline Grimace Scale in veterinary practice

We all know that cats hide pain well. But what can we do about it? While validated pain scores are n...

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A vet nurse’s guide to feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome 

Due to advances in veterinary treatment and care, our feline friends are living to a much older age....

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Management options for glaucoma in cats

Glaucoma in cats remains a challenging condition to manage clinically, not least due to its often su...

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How becoming a feline-friendly veterinary practice could increase profits

Have you ever wondered if there’s any point in becoming a feline-friendly veterinary practice? With ...

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Webinar: Lower urinary tract diseases in cats - top tips from a specialist

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a collection of symptoms, not a diagnosis. That said, ...

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45 min webinar

Diagnosing feline atopic skin syndrome – 8 top tips

Itchy cats might not be as common as itchy dogs, but for some reason they strike fear into the heart...

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Clicker training as an enrichment method for cats

Imagine this clinical scenario: you are a vet working at a busy cat adoption centre. At a staff meet...

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Urine trouble? A vet nurse’s guide to feline lower urinary tract disease

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is not a single disease process. Rather, it is an umbrell...

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What are the risk factors for and prevalence of gingivitis in cats?

Periodontal disease is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in cats, affecting 13.9 percent o...

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Hyporexia and unintentional weight loss in cats

According to a survey of EU vets, weight loss and inappetence are one of the most common reasons for...

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Recognising signs of pain in cats

There are sensory and emotional aspects of pain, and, as such, every individual can experience pain ...

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Meloxicam or prednisolone for feline interstitial cystitis?

Imagine this clinical scenario: a client has brought in their pet cat after spotting blood in its ur...

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The importance of cat-friendly practices in veterinary medical care

Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world. Nevertheless, pet owners do not seek veterin...

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Feline epilepsy: differentiating, diagnosing and treating seizures in cats

Epilepsy is a common neurological presentation in dogs and cats, with feline epilepsy estimated to a...

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Ureteral obstruction – a surgical challenge

Recognising, diagnosing and treating ureteral obstruction presents a challenge. In recent years, the...

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Are glucocorticoids or NSAIDs more effective in reducing idiopathic feline urinary tract disease signs than no treatment or placebo?

Imagine this clinical scenario: you have been presented with a two-year-old spayed female cat with h...

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Monitoring the feline diabetic with a continuous glucose monitor

Feline diabetics can be challenging to manage. We know that monitoring response to insulin and avoid...

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Nutritional management of feline calcium oxalate uroliths

Uroliths account for approximately 20 percent of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) (Gerber ...

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Nutritional management of feline struvite uroliths

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) encompasses several disorders: feline idiopathic cystitis...

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Comparing environmental modification and medical management for feline idiopathic cystitis

Imagine this clinical scenario: you have recently diagnosed a four-year-old male neutered cat with i...

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Can hyperthyroidism in cats be managed using an iodine-restricted diet?

Imagine this clinical scenario: the owner of a geriatric cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is seeki...

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