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BRIDGEWATER, NJ; LONDON, UK; November 2, 2022 – Veterinary professionals worldwide will now have access to two new Cat Friendly Guidelines that promote positive, respectful interactions with their feline patients and reduce the stress associated with the veterinary environment. Published jointly by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline

Recent advancements lead to improved feline healthcare BRIDGEWATER, NJ; October 6, 2022 – The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released the 2022 AAFP Consensus Statement on the Approaches to Urolithiasis Treatment. The Consensus Statement provides patient-centered, research, and experience-supported recommendations for the treatment of cystoliths in cats. In the past, urolith management was

New Guidelines provide veterinarians with essential information to diagnose FIP BRIDGEWATER, NJ; WYCKOFF, NJ; September 1, 2022 – The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and EveryCat Health Foundation have released the 2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines. These landmark Guidelines are published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and will provide

The AAFP and AAHA release the 2022 Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines to Support Efforts Lakewood, CO and Bridgewater, NJ (July 7, 2022) – Antimicrobial resistance due to antibiotic overuse and misuse is a growing threat to human and animal health. Recognizing the important role veterinary teams play in helping keep this danger at bay, the American

The release provides a comprehensive update from the heavily referenced 2009 AAFP Senior Care Guidelines. [BRIDGEWATER, NJ; June 29, 2021] The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released the updated 2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care Guidelines to be published in the July issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. This update provides

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released the updated 2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care Guidelines and supplemental materials to be published in the July issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. This update provides emerging advances in feline medicine with respect to the aging cat. The Task Force of experts provides

This digital resource is designed to provide veterinary professionals with the tools to ensure a smooth, calm, and compassionate experience for cats and clients alike. [BRIDGEWATER, NJ; May 24, 2021] The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released an online End of Life Educational Toolkit to provide information to help facilitate a peaceful and

The joint release provides an extension of the heavily referenced 2010 Feline Life Stage Guidelines. [LAKEWOOD, CO; BRIDGEWATER, NJ; March 2, 2021] Two of the world’s leading veterinary organizations are proud to announce updated recommendations in the 2021 AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline

This digital resource is designed to provide veterinary professionals with relevant information about feline hypertension. BRIDGEWATER, NJ (February 23, 2021) The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has released a new Hypertension Educational Toolkit to aid veterinary professionals in diagnosing systemic arterial hypertension (hypertension) in cats. The Toolkit provides in-depth information in an easy-to-digest format

BRIDGEWATER, NJ, January 6, 2021 – The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), trusted leader in the veterinary community, is proud to announce a policy update ending elective declawing procedures (onychectomy) for felines in all designated Cat Friendly Practices® (CFP). This announcement aligns with the AAFP’s 2017 Position Statement that strongly opposes declawing of cats