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Feline Focused Clinical Trials

Researchers and Practitioners working together to further our knowlege of feline medicine.

Efficacy of Dietary Management for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

posted July 13, 2009

The Michigan State University College of Veterinary medicine is proud to introduce four new controlled clinical trials being conducted at the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital more... 

Cyclosporine and Infectious Disease

posted June 30, 2009

Cyclosporine is frequently prescribed for several inflammatory diseases of the cat. This drug is very effective, but because of its inherent immune suppressive effects, cyclosporine therapy occasionally has been associated with activation of several chronic infectious agents. more...

Association Between Vaccination and Azotemia in Cats

posted June 30, 2009
 
The Center for Companion Animal Studies at Colorado State University has shown that cats vaccinated with FVRCP vaccines grown on Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney (CRFK) cell lines can develop antibodies to renal proteins, and that cats hypersensitized to CRFK cell lysates can develop interstitial nephritis. more ...

"Treatment of Bartonellosis and Hemoplasmosis"

posted May 8, 2009

This study provides free infectious disease testing (Bartonella spp. [PCR and antibodies], hemoplasmas [PCR], Ehrlichia spp. [PCR], FeLV antigen, and FIV antibody), sample shipping, drugs, an owner stipend, and a clinic stipend to those willing to treat appropriate cases with one of two drugs and complete two scheduled recheck examinations. more...

International Renal Interest Society

posted September 25, 2008

IRIS Epidemiological Project
Descriptive analysis of population characteristics of dogs and cats with suspected chronic kidney disease (CKD)
 
This project is ongoing as the submitted data continues to make a valuable contribution to scientific research. Please take the opportunity to submit any cases of CKD in the cat or dog that you diagnose in general practice. Your contribution helps to build a database of clinical information that will be used to improve our understanding of CKD.

for more information and to submit your case  go to the IRIS website

AAFP-WINN Transdermal Gel Study in Cats

Posted March 2008
The Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine is in the second year of a two year study titled "Effective Drug Delivery using Transdermal Gel Delivery Systems in Cats". Your participation is needed. For more information visit this website Feline Transdermal Gel Study - Clinical Pharmacology

Feline Lymphoma Recruitment

The study is being coordinated by Dr. Laurel Williams, North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine, however cats do not have to come to NCSU to participate.  We have several Oncologists across te US that have agreed to assist with this study if cases are in other geographic areas...
 
Click here to read the story of Simon who benefited from his participation in this study.

Understanding Compulsive Disorders

Want to help find a cure for compulsive disorders in cats and potentially people?

The Behavior Clinic - Tufts - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking blood samples from Siamese and Birman cats who are wool suckers . . .

Feline Aortic Thromboembolism

Azodyl in Renal Failure Trial






 


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