HPAI Alert: Bird Flu Cases Soar Across the U.S.
Avian influenza is back in the spotlight, and veterinary professionals across the country are paying close attention. Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) are on the rise in the U.S., impacting commercial and backyard flocks alike. Understanding the latest numbers, trends, and veterinary implications is critical for protecting animal health and managing outbreaks.
Feline Chronic Pain Management and the Power of a Team Approach
Chronic pain in cats is one of the most underrecognized and undertreated conditions in small animal practice. This paper emphasizes that chronic pain is maladaptive, persists beyond normal healing time, and negatively affects every domain of feline welfare, from mobility and appetite to emotional well-being and human–animal interactions. While chronic pain may occur on its own, it most often arises secondary to long-term disease processes such as osteoarthritis, dental disease, cancer, and neurologic dysfunction.