Tag: feline
Nicotinamide Riboside – Supportive Cancer Care and Anti-Aging Multi-Tasker
Breaking the news of a cancer diagnosis is one of the most heart-rending aspects of veterinary care. A close second is watching pet patients...
Calming Ingredients for Anxious Dogs and Cats
Stress and anxiety can take a toll on any dog or cat, and adversely affect their behavior, health, and overall quality of life.
In fact,...
Incorporating ashwagandha into veterinary care helps manage pet stress
In the ever-evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, the concept of integrative healing has gained significant traction. Embracing this concept includes seeking innovative approaches to...
Wildfire-injured cats more prone to blood clots
Cats that suffer from smoke inhalation and burns are likely to have blood clots, according to a study by the University of California, Davis...
Making sense of feline panleukopenia (FPV) testing
How studies on FPV diagnosis and management are helping answer some practical questions important to shelter medicine and beyond.
Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), or feline...
Cardiac Supplements for Dogs and Cats
Heart problems are relatively common in dogs and cats. A range of supplements can help support your cardiac patients, and make an effective addition...
Feline GI disease: a systematic approach to diagnosis
A discussion of the general diagnostic approach to cats with GI symptoms, along with some of the specialized tests available at reference laboratories.
Gastrointestinal (GI)...
Essential oils to treat severe feline oral and tissue trauma
This case study explores how integrating a variety of essential oils into a treatment plan for a young DSH female cat with severe oral...
Feeding the indoor cat for health and longevity
As obligate carnivores, feline physiology explains why the diets of indoor cats need to model those of their wilder relatives.
As obligate carnivores, cats require...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats – a silent killer
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often goes undiagnosed until a cat is in heart failure. Understanding HCM can help early disease detection and client education.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...