Podcasts about feline leukemia

Meet Archie, a playful little orange kitten with a big personality and a zest for fun! Always ready for an adventure, Archie loves chasing toys, climbing, and exploring every corner he can find. His bright eyes and endless energy make him a joy to be around. When he is done playing, Archie is happy to curl-up for some snuggles. Archie is ready to bring love, laughter, and nonstop fun to his forever home! Archie's estimated birthday is March 9th, 2025. He tested negative for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia, has started on his kitten-series of vaccines, and will be neutered once he is old enough. Reach out to Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org, complete our adoption application at https://www.pawsofhope.org/adoption-application.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Archie, a playful little orange kitten with a big personality and a zest for fun! Always ready for an adventure, Archie loves chasing toys, climbing, and exploring every corner he can find. His bright eyes and endless energy make him a joy to be around. When he is done playing, Archie is happy to curl-up for some snuggles. Archie is ready to bring love, laughter, and nonstop fun to his forever home! Archie's estimated birthday is March 9th, 2025. He tested negative for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia, has started on his kitten-series of vaccines, and will be neutered once he is old enough. Reach out to Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org, complete our adoption application at https://www.pawsofhope.org/adoption-application.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Archie, a playful little orange kitten with a big personality and a zest for fun! Always ready for an adventure, Archie loves chasing toys, climbing, and exploring every corner he can find. His bright eyes and endless energy make him a joy to be around. When he is done playing, Archie is happy to curl-up for some snuggles. Archie is ready to bring love, laughter, and nonstop fun to his forever home! Archie's estimated birthday is March 9th, 2025. He tested negative for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia, has started on his kitten-series of vaccines, and will be neutered once he is old enough. Reach out to Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org, complete our adoption application at https://www.pawsofhope.org/adoption-application.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Margaret Tompkins opened her home to a sickly kitten, little did she know that this act of kindness would catapult her into a lifelong mission to advocate for feline leukemia positive cats. Her story is at the heart of our latest episode, where she recounts her transformative journey and how it's led to her role as president of the Tompkins Foundation for Feline Leukemia Advocacy. She offers a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of FeLV, sharing how fostering kittens led to defying euthanasia policies and how she's using social media to educate the public. Join us for a moving exploration of Margaret's tireless efforts to change perceptions and improve the lives of FeLV cats through adoption and awareness.  Shifting gears, we tackle the nuts and bolts of managing FeLV in the wider feline population. I explore the lifesaving impact of spaying and neutering, not only for controlling cat populations but as a key strategy in preventing the spread of FeLV from mother to kitten. We also talk about the importance and effectiveness of vaccination programs, like those offered by Merck, and how they play a crucial role even in multi-cat households. Sharing experiences and expert insights, we highlight the nuances of caring for mixed-status feline families and the significance of initiatives like TNR in creating a safer environment for all our furry friends. Tune in for an engaging discussion that promises to arm you with knowledge and inspire action for the welfare of cats with FeLV. In this episode, you will hear: Key resources for feline leukemia advocacy Merck vaccine's impact on cat health Feline leukemia knowledge for veterinarians Memorable first kitty adoption Resources from this Episode This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund. Margaret's email - Margret.tompkins@comcast.net  Owners of FeLV/FIV Cats- https://www.facebook.com/groups/26073442228/ …if you have questions or concerns please email support@communitycatspodcast.com.  Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for almost 30 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. She has recorded over 500 episodes. In addition to the podcast, Stacy is committed to the model of virtual education by holding three weekend conferences, the Online Cat Conference, The United Spay Alliance Conference, and the Online Kitten Conference. She hosts day-long sessions covering specific topics around Feline Leukemia and Behavior, and she partnered with Neighborhood Cats to hold monthly virtual trapper training and certification workshops to better introduce individuals to best practices for trapping community cats. In 2023 she also introduced a surrender prevention certification workshop series with Dr. Rachel Geller. The Community Cats Podcast also has a Community Cats Grants Program helping small grassroots learn fundraising skills to raise desperately needed funds for spay/neuter surgeries and match the money raised from the Community Cats Grants program. This program has assisted over 200 groups. Her mission is to encourage folks to “Turn their passion for cats into action”. Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). An expert in her field, she is President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont and Massachusetts, Treasurer at the Vermont Humane Federation, Treasurer for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, and Treasurer and strategic director at the United Spay Alliance. She is a past board member of the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation. In addition to the above Stacy is also available for individual and group consulting to encourage others to think strategically about how they are reducing cat overpopulation in their communities by utilizing the Community Cat Pyramid and Community Cat Calculator needs assessment. Stacy graduated from Vassar College with a degree in Urban Studies. She now lives in Vermont with her husband. Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling at: www.kimlenglingauthor.com New Book Release: Paw Prints on the Couch-Available on Amazon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Debra Olbrich, MS, DVM, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health on Feline Leukemia (FeLV). How common is FeLV, and which types of cats are at risk? How hard is FeLV to diagnose, and should we be vaccinating cats for FeLV? Tune in to learn what you need to know about updating your vaccine protocol to include FeLV vaccination!

Season 3 ends with Part 2 of our very important 2-part episode on Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). This is can be a difficult condition to navigate but together we can work together to spread needed awareness of FeLV and dispel the fears that often come with this diagnosis. If you have received this diagnosis... How do you care and support your cat? How can you support and care for yourself whilst caring for them? Join us and we'll figure it out together.   Resources: Facebook Groups: Owners of FeLV+/ FIV+ cats (https://www.facebook.com/groups/26073442228/)  Felv+ Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Felv-Support-Group/104822944195174/ You can also search for other Facebook groups as there appears to be a few. Other sites: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951934 (Feline Leukemia Virus - revised Aug. 22/23) https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/feline-leukemia-virus-disease-complex https://www.dvm360.com/view/living-with-felv-infected-cats-guide-veterinarians-and-their-clients  ** Season 4 for begins March 2024! In the meantime... keep an eye out for our Special Holiday Bonus Episode coming out this November 2023! ** -----------------------------------------------------------------   Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook! www.theanimalfilespodcast.com www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial Twitter => @theanimalfiles YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast   Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources. www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com   Want to support the show? => Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial Or grab some Merch: http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show   Don't forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!

Season 3 of The Animal Files Podcast ends with a 2 part discussion about Feline Leukemia Virus or FeLV. A feline condition steeped in misconceptions and fear. In this episode we dive into the science behind this virus, as well as managing transmission and prevention.   Providing education surrounding FeLV is something we are super passionate about and it's something we have first hand experience with. Join us as we dispel some of the fears and misconceptions that surround this disease and share personal stories about what life can be like when you open your heart to these special needs kitties.   ** This episode, as well as next week's episode, are dedicated to Frankie and Maisie and all of the other kittens and cats who are living with or who have succumbed to FeLV. **   -----------------------------------------------------------   Be sure to follow The Animal Files Podcast online and on Facebook! www.theanimalfilespodcast.com www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial Threads => @theanimalfilesofficial YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast   Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources. www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com   Want to support the show? => Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial Or grab some Merch: http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show   Don't forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!

https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/591/2023/06/23082901/Dash.POH_.2023.mp4 Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/591/2023/06/23082901/Dash.POH_.2023.mp4 Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/592/2023/06/23082919/Dash.POH_.2023.mp4 Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/591/2023/06/23082901/Dash.POH_.2023.mp4 Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dash is a fun girl, and she promises to bring a dash of excitement and joy into your life! With an estimated birthday of 04/09/2023, the fun and games are just beginning. This video was taken during Dash's first adoption event. Was she scared? Was she nervous? Absolutely not!! She had a new toy to play with and playing was her top priority! However, our sweet Dash was found alone and afraid. Her rescuer took her home and immediately contacted a friend from Paws of Hope. Dash doesn't want us to sugar coat things because she was so afraid on the day of her rescue that she hid in her rescuer's dashboard! Now you know how Dash got her name! Since her harrowing rescue, Dash has blossomed into a brave and confident kitten. Her foster home includes dogs and other cats, so Dash is becoming a well-rounded girl. Dash is up-to-date on vaccinations, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids, and will be spayed when she reaches four pounds. Please contact Paws of Hope at information@pawsofhope.org to learn more about our darling little Dash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast. On CCP, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registered vet tech, certified cat behavior training consultant, and former guest of the show (CCP Episode 319)Stacy and Tabitha discuss numerous cat health and behavioral issues. She provides tips on identifying whether a cat is in pain (which she created a handout for). Tabitha explains that a cat's physical and mental health are often intertwined. She stresses the importance of minimizing anxiety and stress by employing Fear Free techniques, trap training, and cooperative care.Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. In addition to the podcast, Stacy is committed to the model of virtual education by holding three-weekend conferences, the Online Cat Conference, The United Spay Alliance Conference, and the Online Kitten Conference. She hosts day-long sessions covering specific topics around Feline Leukemia, Behavior, and Fundraising.  At the end of 2020, she also partnered with Neighborhood Cats to hold monthly virtual trapper training and certification workshops to better introduce individuals to best practices for trapping community cats.Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). Under her leadership, the MRFRS assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. Among the MRFRS's programs are two mobile spay/neuter clinics, known as the Catmobiles, and an adoption center in Salisbury, MA. Stacy ran the MRFRS Mentoring Program, which began in 2011 and assisted 11,000 cats through its work with 77 different animal welfare groups in 14 states.An expert in her field, Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, an adviser to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, Board member at the Vermont Humane Federation, Treasurer for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, program leader for the Pet Food Task Force in MA, and program organizer for HubCats Chelsea. She is a past board member of MAC and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation.Stacy graduated from Vassar College. She now lives in VT with her husband and son.About the Community Cats Podcast:The Community Cats Podcast is the brainchild of Stacy LeBaron. Stacy has over 20 years of experience working with Community Cats in Massachusetts. She was the president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society for 16 years and since 2011, she ran the MRFRS Mentoring program, assisting over 80 organizations with setting up TNR programs and getting funding to support those programs.Support Stacy & CCP:Community Cats PodcastCCP MerchDonateSupport the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie talks with fellow cat advocate Natascha Hamman about FeLV cats and how to remove the misconceptions, fears, and misinformation that swirls around Feline Leukemia. FeLVies deserve Love too! Tune in to find out why and howTune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com

Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! This week the ladies discuss their first ever concert, an insanely coincidental client story, anything and everything about FeLV, and more!Do you have a question for The Veterinary Roundtable? Ask us on any social media platform or email harrison@all-starvet.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on Facebook and YouTube!TIMESTAMPSIcebreakers - 0:04:46Case Collections - 0:09:22Listener Question (@marissol_ferrari) - 0:17:21

With Dr Guy Fyvie, veterinary advisor for Hill's Pet Nutrition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pumpkin is a beautiful little Calico kitten with a unique black patch around her left eye. Pumpkin's estimated date of birth is September 1st, 2020. Pumpkin and her sister, Spice, get along nicely with dogs as well as other kittens and cats. Pumpkin has a calm and quiet personality. She is already litter box trained. Pumpkin has started the vetting process with regular dewormings, the first of her series of kitten distemper vaccines, and a negative test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids. Paws of Hope will work with her local adopter to complete the vetting process, including spay surgery and the remainder of her vaccinations. Please contact Paws of Hope at 269-340-0272 or https://www.pawsofhope.org/contact for more information about our sweet little Pumpkin

There’s huge news this week from Petco. A big step towards more human treatment and training of our animals. The lead dog trainer from Petco, Darris Cooper, will join Steve to reveal how Petco will lead the way in furthering pet health and wellness. So much progress is being made when it comes to the battle against Feline Leukemia. Dr. Elizabeth Colleran will share all of the latest news with Steve and you. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Meet Clementine! Clementine is a very petite female Orange Tabby cat who is only about three years old. Clementine is the sweetest cat ever! She greets everyone and welcomes affection and love. Clementine is friendly with other cats and with her foster mom's Labrador Retriever. Clementine is spayed, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for Feline Aids and Feline Leukemia. Meet Pepe! Pepe is a very, very handsome male all Black Cat. His coat is the deepest black possible and he moves like a mini-panther. Pepe is 1 year old. He likes to play with his feline friends in his foster and isn't bothered at all by his foster mom's Labrador Retriever. Pepe is also friendly with people. Pepe is neutered, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for Feline Aids and Feline Leukemia. Please contact Paws of Hope at 269-340-0272 or paws4ever2012@gmail.com to learn even more about adopting Clementine and/or Pepe!

Clementine: Clementine is a very petite female Orange Tabby cat who is only about three years old. Clementine is the sweetest cat ever! She greets everyone and welcomes affection and love. Clementine is friendly with other cats and with her foster mom's Labrador Retriever. Clementine is spayed, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for Feline Aids and Feline Leukemia. Please contact Paws of Hope at 269-340-0272 or paws4ever2012@gmail.com if you'd like to learn more about our sweet little Clementine. Pepe: Pepe is a very, very handsome male all Black Cat. His coat is the deepest black possible and he moves like a mini-panther. Pepe is 1 year old. He likes to play with his feline friends in his foster and isn't bothered at all by his foster mom's Labrador Retriever. Pepe is also friendly with people. Pepe is neutered, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for Feline Aids and Feline Leukemia. Please contact Paws of Hope at 269-340-0272 or paws4ever2012@gmail.com to learn even more about our very handsome Pepe.   https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/583/2020/05/22091712/video-1590082704.mp4 https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/583/2020/05/22091930/video-1590082839.mp4

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When Pets Attack Many of us have stories of being bit or attacked by companion animals. Some careers are inherently vulnerable to attacks, like veterinarians and postal carriers. USPS Carrier Ramiro DeMarco talks about dogs, cats and snakes that have 'gone postal.' Listen Now The Sounds You Can't Hear Dr. Jeremy Turner, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Illinois College, studies the sounds that humans can't hear, but that may be loud and clear, and maybe even annoying to your pets. Dr. Turner says the proliferation of electronic devices introduces un-heard noise that can actually stress our furry companions. Listen Now Dog Shoots Man An Iowa man's dog shot him while the two were playing together. They were roughhousing on the couch when the large mixed breed dog bounded back up on the sofa, somehow disabling the safety on the gun, which the man had in his belly-band. The dog then stepped on the trigger, hitting the man in the leg. After the gun went off, the dog knew it was no longer playtime because he laid down beside his owner and cried because he thought he had done something wrong. Listen Now Woman Discovers Dog Is Actually Fox A woman was stunned to discover her dog was actually a domesticated fox. She paid $190 for what she believed to be a Japanese Spitz puppy from a pet shop. For months she raised the pup, but kept noticing odd behaviors. The dog never barked and at three-months-old it began refusing to eat dog food. She turned to a friend who worked at a nearby zoo who told her that her dog wasn't a Spitz; it was really a white haired domesticated fox! Listen Now Pawfficer Donut Sworn In A suburban Detroit police department is giving a kitten a new home after their newly selected police cat, Pawfficer Badges, was too sick to join the force. "Badges" has Feline Leukemia, which is a viral disease that typically can cause immune suppression, is contagious to other cats and can be fatal in the long run. Badges will receive treatment and will eventually be adopted into a home. However, the Troy Police Department has officially sworn in a new cat named "Pawfficer Donut," who has some big paws to fill. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talk with Gillian Angliss Glaser, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Small Animal Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine Western University of Health Sciences about Feline Leukemia; with Seth Meyers, PhD, the relationship expert from Eharmony about how our furry friends help us to meet our life partners; and Joyce Briggs, the President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs about nonsurgical sterilization.

When Pets Attack Many of us have stories of being bit or attacked by companion animals. Some careers are inherently vulnerable to attacks, like veterinarians and postal carriers. USPS Carrier Ramiro DeMarco talks about dogs, cats and snakes that have 'gone postal.' Listen Now The Sounds You Can't Hear Dr. Jeremy Turner, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Illinois College, studies the sounds that humans can't hear, but that may be loud and clear, and maybe even annoying to your pets. Dr. Turner says the proliferation of electronic devices introduces un-heard noise that can actually stress our furry companions. Listen Now Dog Shoots Man An Iowa man's dog shot him while the two were playing together. They were roughhousing on the couch when the large mixed breed dog bounded back up on the sofa, somehow disabling the safety on the gun, which the man had in his belly-band. The dog then stepped on the trigger, hitting the man in the leg. After the gun went off, the dog knew it was no longer playtime because he laid down beside his owner and cried because he thought he had done something wrong. Listen Now Woman Discovers Dog Is Actually Fox A woman was stunned to discover her dog was actually a domesticated fox. She paid $190 for what she believed to be a Japanese Spitz puppy from a pet shop. For months she raised the pup, but kept noticing odd behaviors. The dog never barked and at three-months-old it began refusing to eat dog food. She turned to a friend who worked at a nearby zoo who told her that her dog wasn't a Spitz; it was really a white haired domesticated fox! Listen Now Pawfficer Donut Sworn In A suburban Detroit police department is giving a kitten a new home after their newly selected police cat, Pawfficer Badges, was too sick to join the force. "Badges" has Feline Leukemia, which is a viral disease that typically can cause immune suppression, is contagious to other cats and can be fatal in the long run. Badges will receive treatment and will eventually be adopted into a home. However, the Troy Police Department has officially sworn in a new cat named "Pawfficer Donut," who has some big paws to fill. Listen Now

Interview! Vickie Fisher - President of The International Cat Association (TICA) “We cherish both pedigree and non-pedigree cats. We just want the world to value cats as companion animals." Vicki Fisher had a successful career in finance & management, but in retirement, she has really been able to devote more time to her passion: CATS! She is the President of the Albuquerque Kennel Compadre, which is an affiliate of the Animal Welfare Department. She recently received the Albuquerque mayor’s Good Samaritan award for all of her great work in this arena, and she has also created two coloring books for children on how to take care of cats. You may also remember that TICA was one of the sponsors of the recent Online Cat Conference that we just held! We’re so thrilled to have her on the podcast! Vicki has always been an animal lover and got into feeding cats outside her door ... which soon became inside the house. She has had cats for decades and has shared her love of cats all over the world. She even showed cats for many years, which helped her get involved in TICA. TICA, which is kind of like the AKC (for dogs), is international. They register cats and sanction shows. Show cats can either be pedigreed or non-pedigreed. TICA is more interested in just getting people involved by making it fun to show your cat, no matter their breed or type. TICA is an overall registry and also does a significant amount of education and outreach, especially with children, regarding how to take care of cats as pets. Vicki has an incredible knowledge of all the different types of cat breeds, along with their history and how many started out as alley cats. She shares some of this history with us, along with how science now gives us a lot of opportunity to make sure cats are bred properly to pass along good genes. Finally, Vicki discusses the Winn Feline Foundation, where she is the Treasurer, which fundraises exclusively for cat research. They work on ways to focus on curing different feline diseases, particularly Feline Leukemia. They are also involved in different ringworm studies in a shelter environment. To learn more about TICA, visit www.tica.org, and to learn more about the Winn Feline Foundation, visit www.winnfelinefoundation.org.

In this first podcast we’ll be discussing the Feline Leukemia virus with our guest, Alice Wolf. We’re looking to answer the questions, “Which cats are truly at risk for Feline Leukemia virus?” and “Which test is best for diagnosing Feline Leukemia?” In this podcast, Dr. Wolf provides her recommendations and guidance for an effective Feline Leukemia prevention program. We’ll also discuss the pathology, transmission as well as clinical signs of Feline Leukemia. We’ll conclude our talk with a discussion on how to interpret diagnostic tools and what vaccination protocols she recommends.

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If you are looking a that little piece of the wild kingdom to call your own, you might consider our special cats for this episode of Cattitude. The Abyssinian and Somali breeds of cats are very reminiscent of the African Wildcat, Felis lybica and often look as if they should be sunning on the savannah rather than your window sill. The 4th most popular cat in the US, Abyssinians are known to be great problem solvers and adept at getting anywhere in the household. Later, learn about feline diseases that are still affecting our cats. We may have vaccines for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, but concerns, controversy and misunderstandings are keeping many people from fully comprehending the true seriousness of these diseases.