FIP guidelines offer hope for quick diagnosisSeptember 30, 2022The 2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines detail characteristics and pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal but difficult-to-detect disease caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV).
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Funds available for emerging leaders in feline medicineFebruary 15, 2022Cat-loving veterinary students are encouraged to sharpen their claws and pounce on a scholarship opportunity from EveryCat Health Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
Winn, AAFP seek emerging leaders in feline medicineFebruary 20, 2020Cat-loving veterinary students are encouraged to sharpen their claws and pounce on a scholarship opportunity from Winn Feline Foundation (Winn) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
Feline retroviruses central in AAFP resourceJanuary 9, 2020An updated resource from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) could help animal health professionals ensure their feline patients lead longer, healthier lives.
AAFP releases updated zoonoses guidelinesOctober 16, 2019The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is hoping to combat misinformation that exists about cats and disease transmission through its updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines. Appearing in the November issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), the guidelines aim to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians to allow logical decisions to be made concerning cat ownership. "These guidelines provide recommendations concerning the prevention of feline zoonoses, as well as the latest research and information on these diseases," says Heather O'Steen, CEO of the AAFP. "Cats are wonderful pets, and with education, we can improve the health and welfare of cats as well as decrease any potential risks to their humans. This updated resource is another significant milestone in that direction." The new guidelines focus on: the enteric zoonoses; scratch, bite, or exudate exposure zoonoses; ocular and respiratory zoonoses; urogenital tract zoonoses; vector-borne zoonoses; and lessening the risk of zoonotic transfer of disease from cats. It also includes a client brochure titled, "What Can I Catch from my Cat," to educate veterinary teams and cat owners about how zoonotic organisms are spread. Further, it provides examples …
