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Call for feline research proposals
The Morris Animal Foundation and the Winn Feline Foundation have each issued a call for feline research proposals.
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Roundtable to field feline sarcoma questions
The Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force will convene a roundtable discussion at the American Animal Hospital
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Feline foamy virus is everywhere
Exposure to or infection with feline foamy virus is common in pumas and domestic cats in Colorado, Southern California, and Florida, according to two…
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Researchers probe vaccine-associated feline sarcoma
Vaccine-associated feline sarcomas were first recognized in 1991.
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AVMA introduces feline health brochure
"What you should know about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease" is the newest addition to the AVMA consumer
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AAFP updates guidelines on feline retroviruses
The association aims to provide the most current information about feline retrovirus infections so veterinary practitioners may optimize the care and…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc., is accepting
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AAFP seeks feline sarcoma research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners will award a grant in 2007 for meaningful research in vaccine-associated
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AAHA, AAFP release new feline vaccination guidelines
New guidelines on feline vaccination stress understanding by veterinary professionals of individualized feline risk factors such as life stage,…
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Unlock the feline mind (or how to train your cat)
Dr. Debra F. Horwitz, a veterinary behaviorist who owns Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. Louis, presented the session “Unlocking the Feline…
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Feline leukemia virus threatens endangered panthers
The Florida panther, a subspecies of the mountain lion, is one of the most endangered mammals on earth. A new threat has emerged in the…
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Study describes pathology of feline heartworm disease
posted August 15, 2007 Researchers at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine recently released a study that shows that…
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AAFP requests research proposals
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is seeking proposals for its 2008 grant for meaningful research in feline
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 30 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held Oct. 9, 2019, in…
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FIP drugs continue to show promise, while being sold on black market
Two antiviral drugs have shown promise for the treatment of cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Some desperate cat owners have turned to the…
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Pain points
The new Feline Grimace Scale is one of various tools that have been developed in recent years for pain assessment in cats and dogs. The key is…
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Guidelines help tackle pain in cats and dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners have released the AAHA/AAFP Pain
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Industry Initiatives
Veterinary technicians and other hospital team members can expand their knowledge of canine and feline therapeutic nutrition
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MAF's equine genetic research under way
Recent funding has led to the beginning of phase one of the Morris Animal Foundation's Equine Consortium for Genetic
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Auxiliary celebrates National Pet Week 2020
This year’s theme is “Pets & Vets the Perfect Duet”
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Mammal mapping projects to move forward
In the coming months, scientists will begin sequencing the genomes of nine more mammals, including the domestic cat, guinea
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Infectious disease center increases public health impact
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the reorganization of the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, part of the…
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.