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A single gateway to Birmakredsen’s veterinary information – with a clear distinction between general knowledge and individual advice.

New Article · October 19, 2026

New long-acting treatment for osteoarthritis pain in cats

New clinical study with 307 cats documents the efficacy of relfovetmab given every three months. What does this mean for owners of older cats – and what should we still be careful about?

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We collect health articles here so it is easy to return to a topic. The pages are written for owners and breeders and are intended to be understandable without a veterinary background.

Illustration of a Sacred Birman being examined at the vet

Knowledge should be usefulBirmakredsen’s veterinary articles should be understandable without oversimplifying the professional reality.

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HCM – heart muscle diseaseSymptoms, screening and breeding KidneysCKD, tests and early detection The cat’s teethDental pain and dental X-rays FIPNew knowledge and antiviral treatment Blood typesBreeding, kittens and transfusion Responsible breedingFrom health decisions to lifelong responsibility

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The series is continually being expanded with topics including pain assessment, nutrition and the microbiome, genetics, reproduction, older cats and practical everyday welfare.

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For each topic we aim to state when the text was last updated and which sources support it. If newer knowledge changes the recommendations, the page should change with it.

New article · October 5, 2026

News in veterinary medicine

New research on pregabalin before neutralization, osteoarthritis and type II collagen, the first molecularly documented Marfan syndrome in a cat, and what the new knowledge means for the Holy Birman.

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