Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is a ubiquitous RNA virus of cats, which is transmitted faeco-
orally. In these guidelines, the European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) presents …

While clinical studies on acute phase proteins (APPs) have significantly increased in the last
decade, and most commercial labs are now offering major APPs in their biochemical …

Practical relevance: The '2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment
Guidelines'(hereafter the 'Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines') describe how the …

Animal shelter research has seen significant increases in participation over the past several
decades from academic organizations, private organizations, public entities, and even …

Simple Summary The welfare of animals in shelters draws the attention of both the scientific
and general public. It is possible to assess the well-being of cats in shelters using tools that …

Simple Summary Lack of comprehensive and accurate data on the frequency of stray and
owner-relinquished cats entering municipal pounds, animal welfare shelters, and rescue …

Simple Summary Shelters hope that when cats are adopted, they are moving into their
“forever homes”; however, a non-trivial number of cats are returned to the shelter after …

Infectious ocular surface disease (IOSD) is a common problem in shelter‐housed domestic
cats and has a widespread negative impact on animal welfare. While the common …

Shelter metrics can be used by shelters for self-assessment to optimise the health of their
animal population and to identify risk factors for disease outbreaks. However, there is a need …

Background Cats are the most popular pets in the UK, yet relatively little research has been
conducted into the welfare of cats living in a home environment. The purpose of this study …