Developing a Treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will study a new antibody’s effectiveness against H5N1 avian influenza as a step toward a new treatment for cats affected by this serious disease.
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Using New Technology to Improve Diagnosis of Lymphoma in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the genes that are turned “on” and “off” in feline gastrointestinal lymphoma as a step toward improving the diagnosis of this important cancer.
Investigating Viral Mutations Associated with a New Form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the effect mutations of FCoV-2 on the development of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).
Studying Autoimmune Encephalitis in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will study seizures caused by autoimmune encephalitis in cats to learn more about the cause of the disease and to help identify new and more effective treatments. THE...
Surveying Vector-Borne Diseases in Free-Roaming Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will collaborate with trap-neuter-return organizations to provide tissue samples from the ear tipping of free-roaming cats living in Florida, which helps identify cats after surgery. Researchers will use...
Evaluating a Promising Biomarker to Diagnose Hemolytic Anemias in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers are investigating a promising new way to diagnose hemolytic anemia in cats. THE PROBLEM: Anemia is common in sick cats. Causes of anemia are diverse and include hemolytic...
Developing an Organoid Model to Study Feline Infectious Peritonitis
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop an intestinal organoid model, miniature 3D organ-like structures grown from stem cells, to study cat coronaviruses. THE PROBLEM: Feline infectious peritonitis is a deadly cat coronavirus...