QUARTERLY BEAT
JULY 2026
APRIL 29, 2026
Feline Lower Airway Disease and Pneumonia Dr. Anthony Fischetti , MS, DACVR
MAY 26, 2026
• In dogs, lung pattern distribution can be very helpful: think cranioventral for pneumonia and caudodorsal for pulmonary edema. But in cats? Cats don’t always read the radiology textbook, so things like age, cough quality, fever or hypothermia, chronic versus acute onset, and response to previous therapy can help differentiate lower airway disease (asthma, bronchitis) from bronchopneumonia. • In neonates and kittens, a mixed lung pattern is more likely to represent pneumonia. In young adult and adult cats, a similar pattern could represent feline lower airway disease, pneumonia, or both. • Aspiration pneumonia is much less common in cats than in dogs, but when it occurs, it can have a similar ventral radiographic distribution. Look for acute signs, lethargy, hypothermia, and predisposing GI, esophageal, or upper airway disease. • Multifocal nodular lung disease in cats is not always neoplasia. Keep abscess, granulomatous disease, and hematogenous pneumonia on the differential list.
Successfully Tackling Tough Conversations Without Losing Control Dr. Mia Cary
• Grounding techniques are tools that anchor us in the present moment, helping us manage high-stress situations and the anxiety or overwhelming emotions that come with them. • Music is one of the fastest ways to change your state of mind. • Being radically candid means caring personally and communicating directly. • Knowing what matters most and being aware of our core values are foundational to deciding how and when to approach a challenging conversation.
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