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...
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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...
Investigating the Gut Microbiome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the microbiome (gut bacteria) in cats with inflammatory bowel disease to inform the development of safer and more effective therapies. THE PROBLEM: Inflammatory bowel disease causes...
Developing a Noninvasive Urine Test for Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop and validate a test to improve our understanding of chronic kidney disease in cats and support future research into new treatments. THE PROBLEM: Chronic kidney disease...
Developing and Validating a Diagnostic Tool for Feline Cognitive Dysfunction
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a cat owner questionnaire to help veterinarians detect feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome, also known as cat dementia. THE PROBLEM: As we improve veterinary care, the cats...