Charles Thomas (Tom) Nelson, DVM
KNOW Heartworms campaign spokesman Dr. Tom Nelson available for interviews more >
Writers Group Seeks Cat-Related Contest Entries
The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) is now accepting entries for its 14th annual Communications Contest for writers, photographers and editors in print, online and broadcast media. All published writers and photographers are eligible, regardless of CWA membership, and are encouraged to participate more >
2007 CWA Communications Contest Special Awards
New Studies Call for Prevention & Redefinition of Heartworm Disease in Cats
One mosquito bite can infect a cat with heartworm, a potentially destructive and insidious disease, which reveals itself as H.A.R.D. (Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease). The American Heartworm Society (AHS) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are teaming up to get this urgent message out to cat owners through the KNOW Heartworms campaign. more >
AHS Announces Updated Feline Heartworm Guidelines: A New Syndrome Defined
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has announced the "2007 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of Heartworm Infection in Cats" are now available at www.heartwormsociety.org more >
Pet Food Recall Information
- View the FDA News Releases for more information.
- Read advice for pet owners, FAQs and recalled product information on the AVMA Web site.
What are the Signs
Signs Associated with HARD: Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease more >
Southern California Fires
The Pet Connection Blog shares how rescuers are caring for pets. Read renowned author Liz Palika's account of the situation and how she's assisting the rescue efforts. petconnection.com/blog > more >
Vote for Your Favorite Movie Cats
Cat Writers' Association Recognizes Dr. James R. Richards for a Lifetime of Mentorship
The Cat Writers' Association (CWA) is proud to honor James R. Richards, DVM, with the 2007 Shojai Mentor Award, awarded for exceptional teaching and inspiring countless cat writers throughout his lifetime. The award recognizes one CWA member annually who went above and beyond the mentorship duties by offering superior guidance, encouragement and support to a fellow member. more >
Cat Writers' Association Schedules 2007 Conference
The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) will hold its 14th annual writers' conference in Foster City, CA on November 15-17, 2007. more >
Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 17 Feline Health Studies in 2008
Nonprofit commits $10 million for research to improve health and welfare of companion animals and wildlife more >
Winn Feline Foundation Welcomes New Veterinary Consultant
Winn Feline Foundation President Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline), announces the election of Julie K. Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, to its panel of veterinary consultants. more >
2007 Winn Feline Foundation Funded Studies
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling in excess of $3 million
for scientific studies, encouraging veterinarians and researchers to focus attention on
the needs of cats. The Foundation selected eight studies to fund in 2007 for a total of $127,544.
Research topics for 2007 include feline mammary cancer, drug delivery using transdermal gel
in cats, an avian H5N1 influenza virus vaccine for cats, stem cell therapy for feline kidney
disease, and more. Visit the Winn Health News Blog
for recently published feline health information from all Winn-funded studies.
"Winn Feline Foundation Grants 2007" Press Release more >
CATalyst Summit Declared a Success: It's All About the Cat!
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) today announced the successful outcome of the CATalyst Summit, which was held Feb. 5-6 in Palm Springs, Calif., with initial underwriting from Pfizer Animal Health. more >
Cat Ownership Facts
Read some of the latest statistics on cat ownership in the United States more >
Catalyst Summit Chair Bio: Jane Brunt, DVM
Dr. Brunt is one of the leading feline practitioners in the United States, having practiced feline-exclusive medicine for more than twenty years. more >
The Cat Writers' Association
The Cat Writers' Association, Inc. (CWA) is a unique organization of professionals who write, publish and broadcast material about cats. more >
Award Winners - The CWA Communications Contest
Every year the CWA honors the year's best communicators on cat topics with a variety of awards. Here are this year's Certificate of Excellence winners. more >
Musings On Cats: What Writers Have Said
"Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance." Dan Greenburg more >
FAQs
Five Myths & Misunderstandings
Spring time is mosquito time: Heartworm Alert
Cat Writers' Association Annual Conference Welcomes Pet Detective
Attendees at the 14th Annual International CWA Conference will hear Kat Albrecht's riveting tales of her life as a police officer-turned-investigative pet detective. Learn more about the pet detective business and Albrecht's effective techniques. more >
