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

Ronald Li

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…
Dr. Ron Li in white coat and blue gloves looks at a vial in a lab.

Jul 16, 2025

NC State Clinician Scientist Honored for Career Achievements in Feline Research

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has honored Dr. Ronald Li, an associate professor of emergency and critical care at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, with the 2025 Career Achievement in Feline Research Award.  The award recognizes an American Veterinary Medication Association member for long-time commitment to feline health through research. Dr. Li, who…
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.