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A Cat Camp banner with a cutout of a cat hangs in a college hallway where people are seated around a table.

May 12, 2026

Inaugural Cat Camp Research Grants go to Four Feline-Focused Participants

NC State’s inaugural Cat Camp last fall offered the 35 competitively selected veterinary house officers not only a weekend immersed in feline-focused expertise but also a chance to apply for the event’s first round of $15,000 research grants. This month, four camp participants, including an NC State Veterinary Hospital resident in emergency and critical care,…
Amos Cader in green shirt and khakis stands beside Dr. Josh Stern in gray shirt and white doctor's coat. Next to Stern is Dr. Kate Meurs in a navy blue suit and white shirt and Anna Cader in a silky shirt.

Apr 14, 2026

NC State Announces Creation of Distinguished Chair in Feline Health Research

When the Sphynx cat he rescued and bonded deeply with died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Amos Cader was devastated and determined to put his grief toward making sure no one else experienced the pain he felt over the loss of Vladimir. The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is the hope he found. With a Feline…
A gray Sphynx cat wrapped in a cream blanket

Apr 14, 2026

The Rescued ‘Rebel’ that Inspired an Unending Scientific Legacy

The cat carrier at the Ohio animal shelter had warning signs about its occupant’s hostility, but Amos Cader was undeterred. He had seen a picture of the stoic Sphynx online with a plea that the cat needed someone special to provide the love that no other would-be adopters could seem to find for him. Everyone…
Elsa the brown tabby cat

Mar 31, 2026

Researchers Identify Potential Disease Marker, Therapeutic Target for Cats with Osteoarthritis

By comparing osteoarthritis pain pathways known to be active in dogs and humans to those in cats with degenerative joint disease (DJD), researchers found that elevation of a particular molecule, artemin, could serve as a marker of disease (and possibly pain) as well as a potential therapeutic target. The findings offer the most comprehensive evidence…
A black dog lies on a hospital bed with a brow stuffed animal with him.

Mar 16, 2026

After a Grape Ingestion, Going the Extra Miles for Daddy’s Dog

A topsy-turvy litter of little black duck-hunters-to-be. Two daughters with bright smiles and waiting arms. A devoted husband and doting dad, now gone from cancer, waiting patiently to learn which pup his girls would pick to become his canine companion on the Mississippi waterways. This is the poignant memory that buttressed Giselle Thibaudeau Munn as…
Dr. Glen Almond in dark suit stands at a lectern in front of a blue curtain.

Mar 5, 2026

Academic of the Year, New President: NC State Shines at AASV Meeting

Dr. Glen Almond, professor of swine health and production management and a nearly 40-year veteran of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year at the recent annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. In addition, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a class of 2009…
A white cat with black spots sleeps with his front paw out in front of him

Feb 24, 2026

A Beloved Cat’s Blood Clot Crisis No Match for NC State Feline Expertise

When she answered her on-call phone one day last May, NC State cardiology resident Abby Laws heard, “We have your patient Alex in the ER,” and instinctively knew that the cat client she adored had developed a blood clot and undoubtedly was in bad shape. At just a year old, Alex had been diagnosed with…
Vet technician in blue scrubs holds gray cat in arms in front of pet cage.

Feb 21, 2026

Catching Kidney Disease Earlier in Cats

Could your cat help with a new NC State study? Dr. Autumn Harris explains what owners should know about feline CKD and how to get involved.

Feb 17, 2026

Dog-Loving Couple Hails Dermatologist as ‘the Epitome of NC State’

For three years after their beloved bichons Winston and Lukus died, Dr. Jackie Jaloszynski and Sid Bragg investigated other, less illness-prone dog breeds so they’d be ready to bring home a new pup when their hearts had healed enough.  The couple, who live part-time in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, settled on the lagotto romagnolo…
Black and white cat on exam table. Tech with purple gloves holds the cat in place.

Feb 11, 2026

New Research Offers Hope for Cats With Fibrosarcoma

Researchers at NC State are uncovering the genetic drivers behind feline fibrosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in cats.