Dr. Kelly Cairns' article Moving the Needle: Early Intervention in Feline Hepatic Lipidosis has been accepted for publication in The Feline Practitioner and is expected in Winter 2026. The RACE-approved continuing education article focuses on early intervention in hepatic lipidosis, one of the most common liver diseases in cats.

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When a cat presents with jaundice—evidenced by yellowing of the skin, gums, or sclera—it’s a clinical sign that should never be ignored. In her latest article published on dvm360, Dr. Kelly Cairns takes a deep dive into the diagnostic approach and …

Dr. Kelly Cairns co-developed Module 4: Client Communication in the ER with Kathleen Fish, DVM, for Foundations in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (FVECC), the online program from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).

The RACE-approved module …

Understanding Doxycycline: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners

Written in conjunction with Wedgewood Pharmacy

Doxycycline 101: What to Know if Your Veterinarian Prescribes Doxycycline for Your Dog or Cat

When dogs or cats are ill, it's our responsibility as pet owners to ensure they receive the best care possible. Among …

Most of us have been there: The team needs to make a decision. The topic requiring the decision involves multiple key stakeholders, maybe even more than 1 group in the hospital. No matter how much time and effort the team members expend, they cannot reach a satisfactory decision.

Inevitably, everyone …

Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It is usually linked to livestock, but people have also been infected through contact with cats giving birth. In this study, Dr. Kelly Cairns and colleagues at Colorado State University tested vaginal and uterine samples from healthy client-owned …

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a key driver of inflammation, and the body makes its own blocker for it: the IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra). Most IL-1Ra works outside cells, but three of its four forms stay inside them, and what those inner forms do was unknown.

This study from the University of …