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Jakiro or "Jak," a 9-year-old black domestic shorthair owned by Tina Thomas sleeps in the sun. Jak was part of a clinical trial testing a new cancer drug for cats with squamous cell carcinoma. (Tina Thomas)

New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats and People

by Amy Quinton
August 28, 2025

Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires, who is wearing blue scrubs and standing behind the cat on the table. Leo had received treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (School of Veterinary Medicine)

What Cats May Teach Us About Long COVID

by Amy Quinton
July 14, 2025

Woman using a laptop with a relaxes cat on her lap, representing how telehealth helps pet owers manage chronic conditions in cats from home.

Telehealth Can Improve Care for Cats with Chronic Health Issues

by Emily C. Dooley
June 03, 2025

A ginger domestic cat stands on concrete outside a building.

More Than Meows: How Bacteria Help Cats Communicate

by Andy Fell
November 15, 2023

Three stray cats on pavement with stone wall background face camera. They include an orange, black and white, and gray cat.

Wild and Feral Cats in Populated Areas Release More Toxoplasmosis Parasites

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
June 21, 2023

A veterinarian is using a stethoscope to examine a brown and white cat. The cat's eyes are slightly dilated. Researchers have found cats show fewer signs of stress when appointments are virtual rather than in a veterinary office.

UC Davis Researchers Study Telemedicine for Cats

by Emily C. Dooley
January 11, 2023

veterinarian with tabby cat

UC Davis Launches Clinical Trials to Treat a Deadly Coronavirus Disease in Cats

by Rob Warren
August 10, 2022

black cat with burned paws

Cats Injured in Wildfires at Risk of Deadly Blood Clots

by Trina Wood
July 14, 2022

A small grey kitten in a cage

California Budget Includes Money to Help Homeless Animals

by Andy Cowitt
July 28, 2021

Advancing Health Worldwide

Cat with HCM sits on top of a notebook

Personalized Medicine for Cats With Heart Disease

by Amy Quinton
July 06, 2021

Feeling Anxious? Why a Cat May Be Your Purr-fect Companion

by Amy Quinton
June 11, 2020

Cat being treated from wildfires

Are Cats the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ for Wildfire Effects on Human Health?

by Amy Quinton
February 26, 2020

Advancing Health Worldwide

Microbes Make Chemicals for Scent Marking in a Cat

by Andy Fell
September 13, 2019

Southern sea otter and its baby in Moss Landing, California.

What’s Killing Sea Otters? Scientists Pinpoint Parasite Strain

by Kat Kerlin
August 22, 2019

cat eating food

Homemade Cat Food Diets Could Be Risky

by Amy Quinton
May 06, 2019

THE DOWNLOAD: Thanking Staff with Food, Games and More

by Cody Kitaura/Dateline
April 23, 2019

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cat using food puzzle

Study Finds Nearly a Third of Cat Owners Use Food Puzzles

by Amy Quinton
March 27, 2019

Vets helping dog heal from burns

Dogs, Cats Rescued From California Camp Fire Heal With Fish Skins

by Amy Quinton
December 05, 2018

A man holding a German shepherd-mix puppy stands next to a woman in a black coat and a woman holding a large box of dog supplies

Help Needed to Share Holiday Warmth With Pets of the Homeless

by Pat Bailey
November 17, 2016

Coastal beach development

Paving the Way for Pathogens

by Justin Cox
August 29, 2016

White and tan cat sits in shallow box, peering through cage door.

Million Cat Challenge Reaches Halfway Milestone

by Amanda Newkirk
April 08, 2016

Pet Hearts Can Need Healing, Too

by Andy Fell
February 11, 2016

Black cat with yellow eyes lies on pavement in front of flower garden.

Cat Stem Cell Therapy Gives Humans Hope

by Trina Wood
February 01, 2016

Companion animal patients aid scientists’ search for human health solutions

by Pat Bailey
October 07, 2015

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