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DENVER/October 23, 2020 – Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit leader in advancing animal health, will host a webinar about chronic kidney disease in cats on Thursday, October 29, 2020, 11 a.m.- noon MDT.  

The webinar, “Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats – What Owners Need to Know,” will feature Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s Senior Director of Science and Communications, and Dr. Jessica Quimby, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University. Webinar attendees will learn about the basics of the disease and the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment.

Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common problems that afflicts older cats. The overwhelming amount of information available about this complex illness can be confusing for pet owners, and the science surrounding it constantly is evolving.

Interested viewers can register for the webinar here. The webinar also will be available for viewing via sign-up after the recording date. The webinar is part of the Foundation’s educational series, “AnimalNEWS 101,” which provides monthly animal health lessons for pet owners and science enthusiasts from a wide range of experts.

Morris Animal Foundation, headquartered in Denver, is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding more than $136 million in studies across a broad range of species.

About Morris Animal Foundation

Morris Animal Foundation’s mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. Founded by a veterinarian in 1948, we fund and conduct critical health studies for the benefit of all animals. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.