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Speedy -- The amazing story of "Speedy", a kitten born without a pelvis, and saved by a compassionate veterinarian and assistant with the creation of a prosthetic mobile cart made from K'Nex toys.
Inka's Story -- Study dealing with nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome. Information on the relationship of diet to the disease, glucose charts, case history of this surviving feline.
Feline Ophthalmology -- Symposium presentation on feline eye diseases.
Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center -- A comprehensive resource for those with cats diagnosed with chronic renal failure.
Tanya's Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Centre -- Describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and how to cope with it. Also information on the effect of diet, giving fluids, and links.
Yahoo! Groups : Feline-CRF-Support -- A high volume email list about Chronic Renal Failure.
Yahoo! Groups : Caring-for-CRF-Felines -- Email list for CRF and other types of kidney insufficiency.
Veterinary Nuclear Imaging -- A southern California based veterinary facility providing diagnostic nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging for animals as well as radioiodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism.
Radiocat -- Centers for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. Discusses services and philosophy, the different ways of treatment, hospital locations and phone numbers.
Thyro-Cat -- A Long Island, New York based center dedicated to the treatment of cats with feline hyperthyroidism, using I-131.
Hypurrcat -- A treatment center built exclusively for radioiodine treatment of cats with hyperthyroidism.
Feline Hyperthyroidism -- Also called thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases of the middle-aged and older cat. The Winn Feline Foundation describes clinical signs, methods of diagnosis and treatment options.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis -- Comprehensive fact sheet about FIP from Cornell Feline Health Center.
Feline Education Information -- Three articles that include general information about FIP, warnings about the vaccine and DNA based detection of the virus.
rec.pets.cats Feline Infectious Peritonitis FAQ -- Provides answers to frequently asked questions about this disease and about management of FIP in a multi-cat and cattery environment.
Dr Addie's Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Coronavirus Site -- Accurate and up to date information on FCoV, the cause of FIP, from Dr Diane Addie, lecturer and researcher in this field based at Glasgow University, UK.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis -- Winn Feline Foundation report. Disease overview and links to additional articles the Foundation has written.
Susie's Diary -- Diary of a cat with FIP. Treatments, and responses discussed.
Chloe's Web: Feline Leukemia Virus -- Variety of resources relating to FeLV for vets, caregivers, researchers and pet owners.
Feline Leukemia Virus -- A comprehensive fact sheet about FeLV from Cornell Feline Health Center.
Infectious Disease - Feline Leukemia -- Information on FeLV including, but not limited to, symptoms, mortality rates, survivability and transmission methods.
Feline Leukemia FeLV Treatments -- Information for owners of cats with the disease but which are not responding to traditional veterinary methods of treatment.
Fighting FeLV -- Concise fact sheet on the disease that describes its symptoms, prevention and treatments in layman's terms.
Some Moore Cats - Feline Leukemia -- Story about a cat called Maxwell and his battle with FeLV and his chronic eye problems, including corneal ulcers, entropion, and conjunctivitis.
Feline Leukemia Virus - Overview, Risk factors & Transmission -- Description of the condition including the different types of FeLV and its incidence.
Marley Fund -- Non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for FeLV research, community education, and making life better for affected cats.
All Breed White Deafness Survey: Discussion Paper -- A technical paper designed to stimulate thought on the heredity of white linked deafness in cats.
Deafness in Dogs and Cats -- Information about the condition, including an article describing the association of congenital deafness with white coat color.
Genetics and the White Cat -- Several articles concerning congenital hearing loss with a focus on the Norwegian Forest Cat.
The Pigment Parade -- Discussion of the association of impaired hearing with white inheritance and blue eye color.
Congenital Deafness and Its Recognition -- Highly technical paper concerning congenital hearing loss in cats and dogs from a veterinary perspective.
Roy Robinson on White Cats -- Article by the late Roy Robinson on the association of congenital hearing loss with whiteness and blue eye color.
Cat Dental Health -- Information on feline dental health.
Boot's Story: Feline Stomatitis, Immune Compromising Viral Diseases and Interferon -- Information and links concerning feline stomatitis and other auto immune diseases for which interferon offers hope in treating.
Chronic Gingivitis in the Cat -- Description of the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Feline Dental Pathology and Care -- Article concerning feline oral resorptive lesion (FORL), lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis-pharyngitis syndrome, oral neoplasia squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and orthodontic problems.
Feline Cystitis -- Provides answers to frequently asked questions about FLUTD, also known as feline urologic syndrome (FUS).
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease -- Fact sheet about this disease from the Cornell Feline Health Center.
FUS (Feline Urinary Syndrome or FLUTD) -- Answers to frequently asked questions about this disease including symptoms, causes and management of the condition.
Feline Herpes Cat Flu FVR -- Articles by Dr. Dennis Hacker and Dr. Margaret Muns plus many links to feline herpes and anti-virals.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) - Overview, Risk Factors & Transmission -- Description of this infectious disease, including risk factors, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) causes an infectious disease in domestic cats and cheetahs similar to human immunodeficiency
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus -- Cornell Feline Health Center provides a comprehensive fact sheet about this condition.
AAFP FIV Testing -- FIV (Feline HIV) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia) testing resources.
Feline AIDS FIV -- Information about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and treatments.
Bengal Cats and FIV -- Provides a general definition of the disease, some symptoms to look for and the means of transmission.
Bud's FIV Therapy -- Describes the full range of experimental therapies undertaken, as distinct from secondary diseases. Includes information on HIV drugs, immunomodulators, wasting therapies, promising botanicals.
Feline Hip Dysplasia Awareness -- A site dedicated to the awareness of hip dysplasia in cats.
Hip Dysplasia in Cats -- A clear and concise fact sheet about the condition.
Feline Hip Dysplasia -- The Winn Feline Foundation defines hip dysplasia, symptoms of the disease and provides x-ray charts illustrating the abnormality.
Tumors and Cancer in Cats -- A veterinarian provides answers to pet owners' questions about cancerous tumors affecting their cats.
Feline Cancer Resources -- Information and links to resources; memorial and support pages for owners whose cats are diagnosed with various forms of cancer.
Feline Oral Neoplasia -- Overview from a veterinary perspective of two of the most common oral neoplasms - Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Fibrosarcoma.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors -- Overview of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions in cats.
Biz the Cat and Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Owner's chronicle a 14-year-old cat's struggle with squamous cell carcinoma.
Feline Brain Tumor: a Story of Skribbles -- Details a cat's story and his battle against feline meningioma and the treatments sought to help him. Includes a memorial and poems.
Woodrow Lemrow - A Tribute -- This site describes a cat's experience with lymphoma. Includes links to information about feline cancer, its treatments, and to online support groups.
Sylvia's Journey of New Hope -- Information about the risks and facts relating to post vaccination sarcomas, as experienced by a cat called Sylvia.
Cattery Kirazamber - Lucas' Story -- Account about a young Siamese who has been successfully treated with chemotherapy for mediastinal lymphoma.
Cancer and Tumors - Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- A veterinarian provides answers to pet owners' questions about the condition. The cases discussed affect the ears, nose or jaw of their cats.
Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Personal Accounts & Reference -- Links to information about this disease and others' experiences with it.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Detailed article from veterinary perspective of the condition, including Skin, Tonsillar, Tongue and Nasal Planum variants.
Tumors of the Spleen in Cats and Dogs -- Veterinary overview of splenic cancers in cats and dogs.
Canine and Feline Lymphoma - Review of Prognostic Factors and Treatment Options -- Technical report outlining prognostic factors in the treatment of lymphoma in cats and dogs.
Lymphoma - Cancer of the White Blood Cells -- Overview of the condition and its treatment in dogs and cats.
Lymphoma -- Overview of the condition including diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Includes photos.
Lymphoma Information Network - Animal Lymphomas -- Information on lymphomas in various animals.
Feline Fibrosarcoma -- Overview of the condition from a veterinarian.
Fibrosarcoma In A Feline -- Overview of the condition and detailed photographs showing a tumor removal operation.
Fibrosarcoma in Cats -- A veterinarian provides answers to pet owners' questions about the condition. The cases discussed effect the eyelid, spine, skin or leg of their cats.
Treatment of Feline Fibrosarcoma with Lipopolysaccharide and Cyclophosphamide; -- Highly technical case report into the treatment of the condition.
Injection-Site Sarcoma -- Detailed description of these cancers including Chondrosarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Histiocytoma, Liposarcoma, Myxosarcoma, Osteosarcoma and Rhabdomyosarcoma. Includes sections on diagnosis, treatment, preventative and home care.
Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force -- A collaboration of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Veterinary Cancer Society to facilitate investigation of the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, treatment,
Toxoplasmosis in Cats -- Fact sheet about the condition from Cornell Veterinary Medicine.
FIV and Toxoplasmosis -- Diagnosis, treatment and prevention; connections between the conditions.
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -- Defines feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common heart disease in cats. Includes information about causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Cats and Heart Disease -- Information on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, its symptoms and treatment.
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -- Details Ludo's story and his battle with this disease. Provides brief and detailed diary entries of one cats life after diagnosis.
Minxie the Cat -- Personal page of a cat with feline cardiomyopathy.
Mollie's Big Heart -- Mollie was diagnosed with FUS and feline HCM (enlarged heart). Information about both diseases, about Mollie, and links to groups and additional information.
Eosinophilic Granuloma -- Description of this feline allergic skin disease including treatment and photos.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Description of the disease, methods of diagnosis, treatments and prognosis.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Cat -- Brief introduction to gastrointestinal disorders in general, moving to discussion of methods to diagnose IBD and subsequent treatment.
Miss Nikki Have-A-Chat's Website -- Information for cat owners dealing with a cat ill with pyothorax.
Chronic Coughing in Cats -- Detailed, three part article describing the causes, diagnosis and treatment of chronic coughing in cats.
Feline Upper Respiratory -- Description of what cats are at risk from these conditions, the course of infection, treatment and vaccinations.
Bordetella in Cats -- Veterinary information about Feline Bordetellosis and Bordetella bronchiseptica upper tract respiratory infections in cats. Site is in English, French, German, and Spanish.
Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Disease - Cat Flu -- Description of the primary causes of the condition, symptoms to look for, diagnosis, treatment, how infection occurs, prevention and control measures.
Yahoo Groups - Feline Asthma and Respiratory Diseases -- Discussion group at Yahoo for owners of cats with these conditions.
Feline Asthma Inhaled Medication Users Group -- An e-group encouraging professional discussion concerning feline inhaled medication topics.
Feline Asthma -- A brief description of the condition, symptoms to look for and typical treatments.
Fritz the Brave -- Site dedicated to Fritz, a Siamese cat with Feline Asthma. Includes description of the condition, medications, photos and further web resources.
Feline Allergies - Feline Asthma -- Description of the condition and traditional and alternative treatments.
Feline Asthma -- Description of the condition from a veterinary perspective, including detailed X-rays and overview of drug treatments.
Feline Asthma -- A discussion of the condition with Frequently Asked Questions and links; treatment information. Affiliated with the Yahoo felineasthma Group.
Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Disease - Cat Flu -- Description of the primary causes of the condition, symptoms to look for, diagnosis, treatment, how infection occurs, prevention and control measures.
The University of Glasgow: Cat Flu -- FAQ for owners on symptoms, prevention, and the two principle causes, feline calicivirus and herpesvirus.
Cat Flu -- Explains the signs, complications, treatment, and prognosis, as well as an outline of the occurrence in different breeds.
Cat Flu -- A brochure from a cat protection society has photographs of affected animals and advice for prevention and treatment.
Colds In Cats And Kittens -- Describes the symptoms and warns which of them indicate serious disease. Includes information about the two most common causes.
VetCentric: Feline Pancreatitis -- Includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Pet Care Library: Pancreatitis in Cats -- Overview including contributing factors and prevention advice.
Petinfocenter.com: Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cats -- Causes, symptoms, disorders with similar symptoms, and management.
ADDL: Pancreatic Eurytremiasis -- Case study of a cat infested with Eurytrema procyonis, a fluke.
Vetinfo.com: Diabetes in Cats -- A veterinarian provides answers to pet owners' questions about diabetes, including home testing, conversion factors for insulin, medications, neuropathy, Cushings disease and xanthomas.
Feline Diabetes -- Includes message board, care guides, the "Diary of a Diabetic Cat," and photo gallery.
Sugarcats -- A slightly offbeat look at the disease of feline diabetes.
Gorbzilla -- Message boards, feline diabetes information, diabetic cat owner directory
Sugar Cat Simon -- Personal account with information on home-testing and injections.
Sugarpets.net -- Personal accounts - injecting, blood testing, ongoing monitoring and complications.
Cornell Feline Health Center -- Fact sheet about feline diabetes including diagnosis, treatment, insulin, diet, home care and prognosis.
Feline Diabetes Community -- Discussion forum for the owners of diabetic cats providing support, advice, general chat and sharing experience.