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Although specific data documenting benefits are not available, the panel concluded that regular wellness examinations and collection of the minimum database can be valuable.

The panel recommends that the veterinary team endeavours to make the veterinary encounter comfortable for both cat and client. Integral to this is a better understanding of feline behavior.

References for the 2010 AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines

Although the panel's objective to provide evidence-based guidelines for health care related to life stage was not fully realized, the profession could develop more accurate recommendations through further research and through cooperation and data sharing.

Canine or feline sacrococcygeal or coccygeal epidural INDICATIONS: Canine and feline tail amputations, perineal urethrostomies, anal sacculectomies, catheterization for relief of urethral obstruction, perineal relaxation for delivery of puppies/kittens, and other surgeries of the penis or perineal region. INSTRUCTIONS: For either dogs or cats, use 0.1 mL/kg of either lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivicaine, or ropivacaine. A dose of 0.1 mL/kg is usually sufficient but up to 0.2 mL/kg is reported. The average volume in a cat or small dog is 0.5 mL. To find the sacrococcygeal site, move the tail up and down in a “pumping” motion while palpating the sacrococcygeal region of the patient (1). The first movable space at the caudal end of the sacrum is either the sacrococcygeal or intercoccygeal space (2). Either site is appropriate for injection and there is no need to differentiate what site is being palpated. Insert a 25- or 22-gauge hypodermic needle through the skin ON MIDLINE at ~45° angle to the skin surface. Proceed slowly until the needle enters the space (3). If bone is encountered (it usually is), withdraw the needle a few millimeters, redirect slightly (steeper or flatter angle), and reinsert (“walking” off the bone). b. Repeat this process until the needle is inserted between the vertebrae to enter the intervertebral space. A “pop” may be felt and there should be no resistance to injection. † CONSIDERATIONS: (1) Pelvic limbmotor function is not blocked unless the volume of local anesthetic is large, causing cranial spread to the motor nerves of the pelvic limbs. Stay at or below the 0.2 mL/kg volume. (2) If tail/anus relaxation does not occur within 5 min (within 8–10 min with bupivacaine or ropivacaine), the injection may have been made subcutaneously. Try again!

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease encountered in canine and feline medicine. The 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats revise and update earlier guidelines published in 2010.

The Diabetes Guidelines Task Force dosage recommendations for the majority of feline diabetes cases.

Cats are truly the underdogs of veterinary medicine.  They tend to be noncompliant patients, they are misunderstood, and often keep to themselves. Behavior issues are the feline way of wanting to tell us something. But do we listen?

Use this chart to determine which drug-class combinations may benefit your individual patients based on their health, demeanor, and the reason they require medication, including simply to calm their nerves.