Felines special: the importance of an individualized approach

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Archivaldo Reche Júnior

Abstract

Feline Medicine occupied a secondary position within small animal practice for many years, often being interpreted through extrapolations derived from Canine Medicine. This paradigm, however, gradually became unsustainable as our understanding of the biological, behavioral, and epidemiological particularities of cats advanced. Today, recognizing the cat as a patient with its own identity is no longer merely a conceptual choice, but a scientific requirement.

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Archivaldo Reche Júnior, University of São Paulo

Full Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of the University of São Paulo (FMVZ-USP), specialist in Feline Medicine certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), and Scientific Director of Vetmaster Clinic, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

How to Cite

Felines special: the importance of an individualized approach. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, [S. l.], v. 24, n. esp. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.36440/recmvz.v24.38947. Disponível em: https://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/38947. Acesso em: 13 may. 2026.