Veterinarians from the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo and the University of Tennessee have found a solution to the challenge of providing effective pain relief to some of their most difficult patients: big cats.
Plants & Animals
Sep 1, 2009
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The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) today released updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines to the veterinary community. These are published Online First, and will appear in the November issue of the Journal ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 16, 2019
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The emergence of exotic diseases such as Ebola and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) in people has prompted intensive research into new drug treatments, and this is indirectly bringing benefit to cats. Feline infectious ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2019
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New research suggests that there may be a link between higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and higher levels of hyperthyroidism in pet cats as they age. The findings are published ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2018
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Of all pets, cats are often considered the most difficult ones to medicate. Very small minitablets with flavours or flavour coatings can help cat owners commit to the treatment and make cats more compliant to it, while making ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2017
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When it comes to cats, those meows mean ... well, a lot of things.
Plants & Animals
Apr 15, 2015
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A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders.
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2013
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Poisonous frogs, long-necked turtles, bears and chimpanzees may not be everyone's idea of an animal companion, but experts warn that demand for exotic pets is pushing some species closer to extinction.
Ecology
Mar 13, 2013
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Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients.
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2013
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Lone Star ticks, which are notorious carriers of many diseases including cytauxzoonosis, or "bobcat fever," have been spreading across the nation in recent years. As a result, cats across much of the country are now exposed ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 18, 2012
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