New cure for ailing kitty kidneys

Article Abstract:

Twelve year ago the first cat kidney transplants were performed at Univ of California School of Vet Medicine, Davis. About 100 such operations have been performed there. Some cats have lived for six more years with the transplants. Risk, costs, and donor care are some of the factors discussed.

Kidneys, Kidney transplantation

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Must-have cat vaccines: new guidelines may help pet owners decide what's necessary and what's not

Article Abstract:

A cat does not need every vaccine that is available for feline diseases. Some are necessary all cats. These vaccines include rabies, panleukopenia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicvirus. Other vaccinations are appropriate for high-risk cats, such as outdoor or shelter cats.

Health aspects, Viral vaccines, Rabies vaccines

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New hope for broken hearts

Article Abstract:

HCM results in the thickening of the heart muscle which can lead to failure. Annually about 500,000 cats are thus afflicted in the US. Yearly checkups for early diagnosis and treatment can save cats. Another heart condition, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is also discussed.

Prevention, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Congestive cardiomyopathy

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