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Cardiologist Dr. Leo Ragazzo leans against an exam table in the cardiology service at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Feb 10, 2025

Why Do Cats Clot? NC State Cardiologists Launch Comprehensive Study to Find Out

Supported by an EveryCat Health Foundation grant, a second-year cardiology resident is leading an investigation into what causes devastating arterial thromboembolism in cats in hopes of identifying a targeted treatment.
Pym Laflin is evaluated at the Feline Idiopathic Cystitis clinic to see whether he's a good candidate for low-dose radiation therapy.

Oct 24, 2024

On the Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Front, NC State Now Sharing, Caring and Launching a New Study

Since an NC State College of Veterinary Medicine study showed last year that low-dose radiation therapy vastly improves hard-to-treat Feline Idiopathic Cystitis in male cats, the life-changing impact of that research has just kept expanding. The study — led by Dr. Allison Kendall, an assistant clinical professor of small animal internal medicine, and Dr. Michael…
Cat crates in the ICU.

Jun 26, 2024

Donor’s Gift Brings Feline-Friendly Cat Condos to NC State Veterinary Hospital

Cats staying at the NC State Veterinary Hospital can feel more comfortable away from home now, thanks to a generous donation by a longtime supporter of the college’s feline research.
A woman with blonde, shoulder-length hair wearing a gray NC State t-shirt smiles at the calico cat she is holding in her living room.

Jul 25, 2023

NC State Connections At Core of Kacie’s Comprehensive Care

Confronted with a cat's cluster of concerning symptoms, NC State alumnae worked with the university's Veterinary Hospital to find answers.
Two photos of a gray-and-black tabby cat sitting on a geometrically patterned rug and looking into the camera sit in light gray frames against a dark green background.

Jul 5, 2023

Fighting infection and the clock: Emergency brain surgery saves Leo’s life

When a tabby cat’s outdoor adventures led to rapidly progressing, life-threatening symptoms, experts from across the NC State Veterinary Hospital raced to identify and treat the cause.
Dr. Margaret Gruen

Apr 4, 2023

New Initiative: NC State Answering Demand for a Feline Health Center

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is emphasizing the need for cat-focused care by creating a Feline Health Center, consolidating all of its feline expertise under one umbrella.