The article discusses the challenges faced in feline veterinary medicine, highlighting the case of a kitten named Olive who suffered from severe anemia. Despite significant advancements in veterinary care, particularly for dogs, feline medicine has not kept pace, resulting in insufficient research and understanding. Experts like Elinor Karlsson and Dr. Bruce Kornreich underscore the need for more dedicated studies to address the healthcare needs of cats, which remain significantly less understood than dogs. This research gap contributes to the challenges faced by veterinarians in providing evidence-based care for feline patients.
Cats have been so understudied, said Elinor Karlsson, a geneticist at UMass Chan Medical School and the Broad Institute. They're going to remain a black box unless something changes on the research side.
It's not reasonable to assume that everything that works in a dog will work in a cat, said Dr. Bruce Kornreich, who directs the Cornell Feline Health Center. There's a lot that we still need to learn.
Over the last few decades, veterinary medicine has made enormous strides, allowing pets like Olive to receive highly advanced care. But feline medicine has lagged behind its canine counterpart.
It's still considered a bit of a niche interest, said Dr. Karen Perry, a veterinary orthopedic surgeon with a focus on feline health at Michigan State University.
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