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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Updated guidelines for the optimal care of senior cats

June 29, 2009

As preventive medicine catches on and medical therapies improve, cats are living longer and longer.

Source: ELSEVIER

Association between neurologic and cognitive dysfunction signs in a sample of aging dogs

January 1, 2009

In human neurology, patients with Alzheimer's disease show seizures and signs of motor deficits, such as movement disorders (i.e., restlessness, slowness, impaired gait, and, rarely, resting tremors). Because canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is considered an Alzheimer-like disease in dogs, it might be possible to document concurrent behavioral and neurologic signs in aging canine patients as well.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

What are the benefits of feeding senior diets to healthy older animals? (2:07)

December 1, 2008

Dr. William Fortney describes why feeding senior diets to healthy older animals is beneficial.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Managing TMJ in companion animals

December 1, 2008

Q: Please review management of temporomandibular joint problems in dogs and cats.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

How do you use meloxicam in cats with osteoarthritis? (2:04)

November 1, 2008

Dr. Sheilah Robertson explains how to use this drug in cats with osteoarthritis.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

What can owners do to help their cats with chronic pain? (1:55)

November 1, 2008

Dr. Sheilah Robertson discusses what cat owners can do to help their cats with chronic pain.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Osteoarthritis in cats: What we now know

November 1, 2008

It appears to be more common than previously thought and could be a major cause of discomfort in senior cats.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Home care and end of life issues: gentle diligence, grace, and compassion (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

No different from our clients, we fear the pain and suffering of friends and companions, human or non-human.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Feline geriatrics: an overview (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

A look at the effects of aging on the body, common disorders of geriatric cats, and designing wellness programs for geriatric cats.

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