Researchers surveyed the DNA of more than 200 cats spanning the last 9,000 years, including ancient Romanian cat remains, Egyptian cat mummies, and modern African wildcat specimens.

“A lot of cats get exposed to feline herpesvirus (FHV) when they’re kittens because it’s very easy to spread, especially if they’re living outside or in a shelter situation,” says Dr ...

Your Cat May or May Not Love You, but It Knows Your Scent Scientists found a way to get 30 kitties to cooperate with a study exploring the power of the feline sense of smell.

Overall, we believe the CAP Nutra Lysi-Cat Lysine Supplement for Cats is a great option for those looking to manage FHV-1 and promote a healthy immune system in their cats. 3.

FHV-1 is a double-stranded DNA virus with an icosahedral capsid, responsible for primary infection of domestic cats by oral, nasal and conjunctival routes. As with infection by other herpesviruses, ...

Feline parvovirus (FPV) causes severe gastroenteritis and leukopenia in cats, with high morbidity and mortality, necessitating a rapid and effective antigen diagnostic test with high sensitivity and ...

“Cats have been so understudied,” said Elinor Karlsson, a geneticist at UMass Chan Medical School and the Broad Institute. “They’re going to remain a black box unless something changes on ...

As mentioned in the article “Cat Colds” written by PetMD Editorial, a variety of viruses can cause feline URIs. The most common culprits include: Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1): This virus is highly ...

In his lecture, Fardin pointed out that the shape of the container or environment also matters. For example, cats may relax more quickly on their owner’s lap than in a carrier in which they are ...

Perhaps it is the meticulous attention to detail, as veteran detectives navigate a web of secrets. Or the cat-and-mouse game ...

FHV-associated dermatitis is a rare infection of the feline herpes virus that affects the skin. This infection can cause inflammation and ulcers around the cat’s nose and mouth and sometimes in ...