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The article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary GH deficiency and pituitary dwarfism in the cat. It mentions congenital pituitary dwarfism is somatotropin (GH) deficiency manifested by growth retardation, once non-endocrine causes of this delay have been ruled out, endocrine tests should be performed, and currently, no effective treatment for feline GH deficiency has yet been described.

The article talks about the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and intracranial pressure in dogs and cats. It mentions that rapid initial stabilization, monitoring and management of intracranial pressure (ICP) during treatment are key aspects of TBI. it mentions TBI is often accompanied by injuries in other body regions (contusion pulmonary, intra-abdominal hemorrhage, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders) and it is common for the patient to present state of shock.

The article presents a nine-old European common breed cat with hypersensitivity symptoms complicated by secondary folliculitis of possible bacterial origin. Topics include history of a hydrolyzed diet for about six months and treatment for several months with cyclosporine, methylprednisolone, injectable cefovecin, and metamizole; diagnosis of ectoparasitosis with itching a blood test showing eosinophilia and mild hyperglycemia; and doses of cefovecin and pradofloxacin in the treatment.

The article reports on the diagnosis and treatment of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection and the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection. It informs that both FeLV and FIV can be present in clinically healthy cats and produce acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. FeLV is transmitted horizontally by direct contact with saliva, urine, feces and milk and also vertical via colostrum and fetal blood.

The article presents a case study of a three-year old neutered male feline with Bartonella henselae aortic endocarditis that was referred to the hospital due to a 10-day history of dyspnea. Topics include diagnosis of leukocytosis characterized by neutrophilia and echocardiography that shows a hyperechoic thickening of the left aortic lunate valve; doses of a combination of antibiotics, marbofloxacin and others in the treatment; and the diagnostic challenge posed by Bartonella infection.

The article talks about the efficacy of a combination of fluralaner and moxidectin for the prevention of feline aelurostrongylosis for 12 weeks. It mentions that oslerus species rostratus and Troglostrongylus are found mainly in wild cats. It mentions feline aelurostrongylosis, caused by the metastrongyloid nematode Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, is an important transmitted parasitic lung disease by gastropods in cats.

The article discusses stress management in dogs and cats through nutrition and offers tips for the same. Topics include stress management through a specific diet that contains alpha-Casozepine and L-Tryptophan in its composition to prevent the main associated digestive and dermatological disorders; how alpha-Casozepine can be safely administered in dogs and cats and shows no signs of side effects; and the role of serotonin in the brain that impacts mood, increases aggressiveness and anxiety.

An interview with veterinarian Josep Maria Riera Aguado, is presented. Topics discussed include compliance with the prescribed treatment by the pet owner and breakthrough pain; controlling the pain and inflammation in canine osteoarthritis (OA); evaluation and treatment of pain in dogs and cats; and short-lived pain bursting into the analgesia controllng pain.

The article presents information on the importance of feed and diet in the handling of feline urolithiasis in pets. It discusses several measures that should be established in the treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. It is suggested that pet owners should favor the consumption of water and adjust the diet to each patient.

The article offers information on the diagnosis and treatment of feline bronchial disease (EBF), one of the most frequent respiratory pathologies in cats, with reference to the case report of a 7-years-old European common male cat. EBF is characterized by a chronic inflammatory process of the bronchi and bronchioles, and the use of a microfilaricide with selamectin is fundamental in its therapeutic management.

The article reports on cat health. Topics discussed include cats with hypertension, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and proteinuria; why hypertension is to be treated first with amlodipine; high blood pressure in older cats; and a report published by the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) which classify systemic blood pressure values ​​in cats in risk function of developing injuries in the target organs.

The article reports on the diagnosis and treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (PIF) infection. It informs that the PIF virus appears from specific mutations of the feline enteric coronavirus in cats. The most specific clinical signs are abdominal distension with ascites and dyspnea with pleural effusion.

The article reports on the diagnosis and treatment of feline upper respiratory tract infections (IVRA). It discussses the main infectious agents that causes IVRA including feline Herpesvirus type 1, feline calicivirus, and Chlamydophila felis. It informs that feline type 1 herpesvirus that produces necrotic and inflammatory lesions in nasal and oropharyngeal.

The article reports on the diagnosis and treatment of feline panleukopenia virus (VPF) infection. It discusses how the DNA virus VPF is transmitted; clinical picture of cats with VPF; diagnosis through isolation of the virus in feces; treatment of cats with intravenous fluid therapy for 24 hours and control of central electrolytes route.

The article presents an interview with Raquel Alonso, brand manager at Pet Vet Boehringer Ingelheim. Topics discussed include Semintra drug for feline chronic kidney disease which now has a new presentation of 10 mg/ml; the use of Semintra for the treatment of systemic hypertension in cats; and the posology of Semintra for the handling of hypertension.