Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats are not small dogs: the emergence of feline medicine.
- Journal:
- Veterinary heritage : bulletin of the American Veterinary History Society
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Lynn, Amy
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Veterinary medicine is starting to pay more attention to cats, recognizing that they are very different from dogs and have their own unique needs. Right now, there are concerns about avian influenza, a virus that can affect cats, which health officials are keeping a close eye on. There are also ongoing discussions about how to handle issues like stray cats, declawing, and even cloning. Overall, the outlook for feline health is improving as more veterinarians and researchers focus on understanding and caring for cats better.
Abstract
Cats have finally garnered the attention they deserve in veterinary medicine, however, there is still much to learn about this unique species and new challenges surface daily. For example, at the time of writing, avian influenza in cats is being closely monitored by world veterinary and health officials. Controversial topics, such as how to manage the homeless cat population, declawing, and cloning will continue to spark active debate. However, the future appears promising for cats as more veterinarians, researchers, and organizations increase their focus on felines.
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