Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Behavioral Disturbances: An Innovative Approach to Monitor the Modulatory Effects of a Nutraceutical Diet
Published on: January 3, 2017
Clinical therapeutics in feline medicine: updates for old and new drugs
Isabella R Susi, Katrina Viviano1, William H Whitehouse2
1School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
Practical Relevance:
Over the past 10 years, feline medicine has significantly advanced through the addition of new pharmaceuticals and alternative formulations available for cats, as well as improvements in the knowledge about existing agents. Through continued drug development, the therapeutic options for cats are expanding.
Clinical Challenges:
There are many speciesspecific clinical challenges encountered with the treatment of feline diseases. Additionally, therapeutic options can vary based on geography and change over time.
Evidence Base:
This review article discusses the current evidence for some of the newer therapeutic agents that are either presently available for use by feline medicine practitioners or are in development and undergoing clinical trials. Their recent introduction means the evidence for some of these medications is still emerging. The clinical use of these agents, available pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, and reported adverse effects in cats are presented.
Audience:
The information in this article is relevant to all veterinarians who practice feline medicine.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Absorption
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Excretion
Preclinical Development: Overview
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age
Pharmaceutical Alternatives: Stability-Related Therapeutic Nonequivalence

