Drs. William Whitehouse & Katrina Viviano on Clinical Therapeutics in Feline Medicine: Updates for Old and New Drugs

All Cats Considered – Episode 310

In this episode of All Cats Considered, Dr. Kelly St. Denis is joined by Dr. William Whitehouse, DVM, DACVIM and Dr. Katrina Viviano, DVM, DACVCP, to discuss their recent Clinical Spotlight article, Clinical Therapeutics in Feline Medicine: Updates for Old and New Drugs. They explore twelve key drug classes and therapeutic updates that are shaping feline medicine today, from treatments for chronic kidney disease and FIP to analgesics and anxiolytics. Drs. Viviano and Whitehouse share insights on how these drugs can be effectively used in practice, highlight considerations for individual patients, and discuss the evolving landscape of pharmacology for cats.

The conversation also covers practical guidance on administering medications, evaluating efficacy, and monitoring for adverse effects, with an emphasis on multimodal approaches for chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and neuropathic pain. They discuss the challenges of treating cats with comorbidities, the role of new delivery methods, and how recent advances are improving outcomes for previously untreatable diseases. Listeners will gain actionable knowledge for optimizing therapeutic decisions and enhancing feline patient care in their own practices.

Additional Resources:
JFMS Clinical Spotlight article: Clinical therapeutics in feline medicine: updates for old and new drugs

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Drs. William Whitehouse & Katrina Viviano on Clinical Therapeutics in Feline Medicine: Updates for Old and New Drugs