PFAS found in dog and cat feces
Common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been found in canine and feline feces. What does that mean for the future use of PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and…
Category: Cats
Hemp oil for pets — making sense of different types
A look at the various types of hemp oil available for dogs and cats, and what you need to know about them. In the past…
Feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus – a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how research on feline infectious peritonitis virus could help fight coronavirus infections in people. As the COVID-19 pandemic…
Avoid isoxazoline flea and tick meds
Flea and tick medications in the isoxazoline class have been linked to seizures and muscle tremors in dogs and cats. If you’re wary of using…
The TCVM approach to treating geriatric patients
When treating geriatric patients, TCVM can help diagnose and alleviate pain, while also restoring the animal’s quality of life. As a veterinarian, I find that…
Mutual Rescue is all about the human-animal bond
The staff and volunteers at Mutual Rescue know about the amazing effect pets have on people – and they’re sharing it with the world. Countless…
Does the coronavirus mean your patients need masks?
Is COVID-19 transmittable between humans and animals? Are masks necessary? We explore precautions your clinic should be taking We’ve heard multiple reports that companion animals…
The ‘other’ cannabinoid. Does THC have a role in veterinary medicine?
Exploring questions surrounding THC (trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the “other” cannabinoid, its safety, legality and place in the veterinary field. In the last issue, we looked at veterinary…
Fear Free ™ approach to pain management in companion animals
The veterinarian developed Fear Free ™ approach for pain management is a way to improve outcomes and create a rewarding therapeutic experience. Fear, pain, anxiety…
COVID-19: Safe practice advice for veterinary clinics
Veterinarians are on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heed to this advice to safely practice in a clinic setting. Veterinarians are on the…
New survey highlights pets as sources of comfort
A new survey shows that pets are a source of comfort during COVID-19 self-isolation, however, there are concerns of pet infection. A new national survey…
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 tissue…
