Sarah Caney

Sarah CaneySarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS is internationally recognised as 1 of 12 RCVS specialists in feline medicine working in the UK.
Sarah has always enjoyed seeing a mixture of first opinion and referral feline medicine patients, and has a particular interest in elderly cat medicine.
Sarah founded Vet Professionals in 2009 and has authored a number of the Vet Professionals Caring for a Cat series of books, including Caring for a Cat with Hyperthyroidism and Caring for a Cat with Chronic Kidney Disease.
She regularly conducts online research with cat owners and has published widely in prestigious international journals.

March 2024

Hyperthyroidism in cats – diagnosis and management

Sarah Caney provides an update regarding this syndrome, including ways of ensuring clients are on board.

29 mins

October 2023

Senior cats – an update on key conditions, treatment and more

Sarah Caney emphasises the need for regular preventive health checks for this age group of felines, as well as the ways vets can advise owners to improve their care at home

39 mins

July 2023

Ep 97: Feline OA diagnosis considerations, with Sarah Caney

“Cats are quite good at playing their cards close to their chest; they don't give us these easy clues. So lameness, for example, is relatively uncommon with arthritis … often it's more behavioural changes and lifestyle changes as a result of chronic pain, and those can be quite difficult to spot.”

2 mins
Degenerative joint disease: diagnosing arthritis in cats

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS provides an overview for how vets can optimise options for a challenging and overlooked condition.

38 mins

July 2022

Feline medicine specialist Sarah Caney discusses how vets and owners can both play rewarding roles in positively impacting the quality of life for geriatric cats.

3 mins

May 2022

Feline chronic kidney disease: advice for owner compliance

Sarah Caney notes research updates on this condition, and explains how professionals can support pets and pet owners.

31 mins

August 2021

Signs, causes, prognosis and treatments for FLUTD

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS describes how the cause of this issue is diagnosed, as well as the management of patients affected by the condition.

38 mins

June 2021

Blood pressure assessment through COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS discusses the importance of regular tests in feline patients and offers tips on how to carry this out while social distancing.

27 mins

January 2021

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS explains the importance of fluid intake in cats suffering from this disease and suggests various tactics to achieve this.

45 mins
Diagnosis and ongoing management of hyperthyroidism in feline patients

Sarah Caney provides a background to this condition commonly seen in senior cats, and discusses how vets can advise and work with owners to ensure treatment compliance.

29 mins

August 2020

Screening and management of chronic kidney disease in cats

Sarah Caney discusses assessment recommendations for this common illness in senior cats, as well as strategies to slow its progression.

32 mins

December 2019

Feline diabetes – diagnosis, management and treatment

Sarah Caney discusses this common presentation in cats – including information to advise owners and treatment innovations.

31 mins

August 2019

Successful diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in cats

Sarah Caney details how to diagnose this common disorder, which predominantly affects older felines.

34 mins

July 2019

Lower urinary tract disease and other urethral disorders in cats

Sarah Caney describes how accurate diagnosis of urinary disorders in patients is often vital to successful management.

24 mins

April 2019

Feline hypertension: tests and client compliance

Sarah Caney discusses the importance of regular blood pressure evaluation in cats, and the part RVNs can play in ensuring owner awareness and understanding.

26 mins

March 2019

Senior cat care: treatment options and owner advice

Sarah Caney details practical steps that can be passed on to clients to help their older feline pets maintain quality of life.

41 mins

October 2018

Diagnosis and management of cognitive dysfunction syndrome

Sarah Caney describes dementia in older cats and treatment methods, including supplementation and environmental enrichment.

28 mins

April 2018

Feline chronic kidney disease: early diagnosis and treatment

Sarah Caney discusses effective ways of identifying this condition in cats and management strategies that can slow its progression.

34 mins
Benefits of being a cat-friendly practice and how to achieve it

Sarah Caney outlines the importance of reducing stress in feline patients and offers tips to help veterinary teams have “cattitude”.

27 mins

January 2018

Managing concurrent CKD and hyperthyroidism in geriatric cats

Sarah Caney describes approaches to successfully managing two common conditions in older cats at the same time.

37 mins

July 2017

Approaches to feline cystitis

Sarah Caney looks at causes, management and treatment of urinary tract disease in cats, including diet and nutraceuticals.

30 mins

April 2017

Management of CKD in cats

Sarah Caney discusses this common complaint in felines and suggests several possible treatments and management tools.

29 mins

January 2017

Maintenance and treatment of feline lower urinary tract disease

Sarah Caney examines ways to identify causes of this condition to assign the correct treatment and management options.

24 mins

August 2016

Feline hyperthyroidism: diagnosis and treatment

Sarah Caney provides details on how to spot the clinical signs of this fairly common disorder, which mainly affects older cats, and how to appropriately manage it.

24 mins

July 2016

Management and treatment of hypertension – a common disorder in senior...

Sarah Caney discusses some of the ways in which high blood pressure can be diagnosed in cats, using methods such as ophthalmoscopy, and how this can be managed.

25 mins

January 2016

Diagnosis and treatment of systemic hypertension

ABSTRACT Systemic hypertension is recognised as a common problem in elderly cats. It is often … more

28 mins

August 2015

Hyperthyroidism treatment and long-term management options

Once a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism has been made, decision making turns to management. Research by … more

24 mins
Cat-friendly urine sampling tips

Urinalysis is an essential component of patient assessment. In general, especially for sick cats, cystocentesis … more

17 mins

July 2015

Diagnosis and management of feline iatrogenic hypothyroidism

ABSTRACT Iatrogenic hypothyroidism (IH) is an acknowledged potential complication following treatment of hyperthyroidism. Although previously … more

19 mins

November 2014

Feline hyperthyroidism – advances and nurse’s role in treatment and follow-up

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS, discusses the clinical signs, diagnostic tools and management options … more

24 mins