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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Protein-restricted diets in healthy geriatric cats

April 9, 2013

Dr. Susan Little, discusses the importance of individualizing cats' nutritional management.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Video: Weight loss: An early sign of disease in older cats

April 9, 2013

Particularly in aging cats, weight loss can be the earliest sign of disease, says Susan Little, DVM, DABVP.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Video: Lose the "old age" mindset about aging pets

April 9, 2013

Don't attribute clinical signs in aging cats and dogs to old age alone, says Susan Little, DVM, DABVP.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Journal Scan: Why routine health screening is a must for older cats

March 4, 2013

Despite being apparently healthy, middle-aged and older cats can often have abnormalities that would benefit from intervention and monitoring.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

A diagnostic approach to skin disease in geriatric cats

March 1, 2013

When an older cat develops a skin problem, the presenting complaint will point you to a group of possible diagnoses.

Source: FIRSTLINE

Sample Advance Directive

August 7, 2012

Consider an advance directive for hospice patients or clients who request it.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Journal Scan: Cachexia and sarcopenia in dogs warrant increased attention

August 6, 2012

These conditions are becoming more prevalent in veterinary medicine and require increased vigilance and research.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Idea Exchange: Free tech exams monitor patients' quality of life

June 1, 2011

Old or terminally ill patients can benefit from this reader tip.

Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS

Hyperthyroidism (Proceedings)

November 1, 2010

Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of cats over 6 years of age. Feline hyperthyroidism is caused by adenomatous hyperplasia or adenoma of the thyroid gland; carcinomas are rare.

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