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Winn Feline Foundation issues grant proposal
The Winn Feline Foundation, affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc., is accepting applications for 2003 grants
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Winn announces grants for six feline health studies
The Winn Feline Foundation announced funding in December for feline health studies on the following topics:
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Progress made in feline sarcoma research
In the early 1990s, veterinarians became aware that some cats developed sarcomas at the infection sites used to administer vaccines.
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New scale interprets pain from feline facial expressions
Assessing pain in cats is difficult, but a new scoring system that interprets changes in facial expression could help provide practitioners with
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American Association of Feline Practitioners Information Brief: In response to inquiries regarding Fel-O-Vax® FIV September
Cats vaccinated with Fel-O-Vax® FIV develop antibodies to the inactivated virus present in the vaccine
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Deluge of questions prompts AAFP to develop FIV vaccine brief
The Department of Agriculture licensed the first commercial vaccine for feline immunodeficiency virus
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Report supports rational administration of gastroprotectants to dogs and cats
Concerns have been raised that, as in human patients, acid suppressants are being overprescribed and misused in canine and feline patients.
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Nominations open for 2020 AVMA awards
The nomination period is open for the following AVMA Excellence Awards for 2020.
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Study looks at which method proves best to restrain cats
A study looking at cat welfare during handling found that a commonly used method may not be the most optimal.
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Lymphoma risk in cats more than doubles if owners are smokers
Cats living in homes where people smoke cigarettes are more than twice as likely as other cats to acquire a deadly cancer
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Pros, cons of feral and free-ranging cat management debated
more veterinarians are being asked to contribute their services and expertise to these controversial endeavors
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ER docs shortage turns critical
Two organizations that serve emergency and critical care veterinarians are trying to quantify the problem
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…
Microchipping of animals as a means of identification
Explore the benefits of microchipping, different types of chips, their efficacy, tips for implantation and scanning, and the importance of registering…