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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…
Tabby cat looking at the camera.

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 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.
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.
two cute red Corgi dogs sitting next to each other in the Park for a walk on a winter day in funny warm knitted hats during heavy snowfall

Jan 23, 2026

Winter Weather: Tips for Keeping Your Animals Safe

The severe threat of an ice and possibly snow event this weekend in North Carolina has led the governor to declare a state of emergency. Because below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather often mean changes in your pets’ routines, we asked our experts for tips on keeping them safe.  For dogs, Dr. Mariea Ross Estrada, small…

Jan 13, 2026

A First: NC State Offers Certificate in Geriatric Medicine to DVM Students

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a worldwide leader in researching aging and introducing geriatric medicine into its DVM curriculum, is now offering its students a first-of-its-kind opportunity to earn a Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, with a new elective class already in place this semester. More than 20 students have enrolled in the novel…

Oct 13, 2025

NC State Cat Camp Engages 35 Early-Career DVMs in Focusing on Felines 

Expanding on its commitment to advance feline-focused research and care, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine recently hosted its inaugural Cat Camp, a weekend devoted to equipping 35 veterinary residents from 28 colleges across the U.S., Canada and Europe to become the next generation of feline-focused veterinary clinician scientists. Cat Camp, sponsored in part…