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UPCOMING EVENTS
Theme:
"Feline Urinary Tract Diseases"
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CLINICAL TRIALS
FAT CAT (Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: Clopidogrel
vs. Aspirin Trial) is the first prospective blinded study to examine the
ability of an anti-thrombotic (Clopidogrel; Plavix®) in
preventing recurrence of saddle thrombi, compared to aspirin .
Hill's Pet Nutrition is looking for
practitioners interested in participating in clinical research projects.
Genetic Expression Profile
of Feline Alimentary Lymphoma -
Dr. Mary Lynn Higginbotham, our
2005 AAFP Research Grant recipients requests our assistance in obtaining
tissue from cats with alimentary lymphoma.
Read more about Clinical
Trials - click
here.
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The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
and the American Heartworm Society have announced
a joint campaign, funded by an educational grant from Pfizer Animal Health,
to promote awareness of the danger of heartworm disease in cats. The KNOW
Heartworms campaign, launched
at the North American Veterinary Conference, is a public awareness initiative
to educate veterinarians and cat owners about the threat of heartworm
disease and the importance of prevention. Clinic kits were distributed to
AAFP members. If you wish to obtain a kit, please visit
www.knowheartworms.org
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As the latest statistics
show an increase in the cat population coupled with a
continued decline in veterinary visits for cats, the
American Association of Feline Practitioners, with initial
underwriting from Pfizer Animal Health, will be launching
the CATalyst Summit. It will take place Feb. 5-6, 2008, in
conjunction with the AAFP Winter Meeting in Palm Springs,
California.
The purpose of this initial planning meeting is to design
a baseline framework to unite in an unprecedented
campaign. The ultimate goal is to lead a national
initiative to champion the cat and elevate its status
across North America. This event is by
Invitation Only.
Please visit:
www.catalystsummit.org |
AAFP HEADLINES
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The American Association of Feline
Practitioners, with initial underwriting from Pfizer Animal Health, will be
launching the CATalyst Summit.
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Feline Practitioners Update Vaccination
Guidelines: “User Friendly” Guidelines to be published in 2007.
Click here for press release.
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POSITION STATEMENT
Read the newest position
statement
on
Feline Welfare
posted June 2007 . . .
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AVAILABLE NOW
Pain Management Guidelines by AAHA
and AAFP .
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FELINE BEHAVIORAL
GUIDELINES
Behavior is the most neglected of
the veterinary specialties, yet there is no aspect
of any condition that does not have a behavior component.
These guidelines are intended to inspire practitioners to
incorporate behavior medicine into all aspects of feline
healthcare so that behavior problems cease to be the
biggest reason people abandon, euthanatize, or relinquish
their cats.
View the document
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AAFP ROUNDS
AAFP members, if you are new to rounds, email Dr.
Sherri Williams at
wileydvm@aol.com for
more information. Please use the name "AAFP Rounds" in the email title.
For transcripts of the past year's
Rounds, please go to the AAFP Rounds Library using your VIN username and
password:
click here
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Feline Health Videos for the Cat Owner
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The
American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and
Fort Dodge Animal Health have again teamed up to help you
spread the message of feline wellness. The "Healthy Cats
for Life" campaign will help educate cat owners about the
importance of twice-a-year veterinary exams and
recognizing the subtle signs of sickness. Clinic kits were distributed to AAFP members and selected National Pet
Wellness Month registrants. This program is a continuation
of the cat wellness program launched in 2005, "The Great
Cat Watch, for Wellness Sake!
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