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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.