Posts for Archives: News

BRIDGEWATER, NJ; January 28, 2021 – Leading the way to improve feline healthcare is the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). One of the many ways the AAFP advances the standards of feline care is by providing veterinary teams with practical information and resources on a variety of topics, including client communication, helping clients get

[Wyckoff, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ; January 25, 2021] Winn Feline Foundation (Winn) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are pleased to announce two scholarships for third- or fourth-year veterinary students enrolled in accredited veterinary colleges or schools in the United States or Canada. The two $2,500 awards are based upon academic achievement, financial need,

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

Program provides individual veterinarians, veterinary professionals, and veterinary advocates with feline-focused knowledge and skills BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY, October 5, 2020– The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the leading advocate for improving education and standards of feline care, is excited to announce the launch of the “Cat Friendly Certificate Program” for individuals who provide veterinary

[Lakewood, Colorado; Bridgewater, New Jersey; September 1, 2020] The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) convened a panel of experts to update the 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report. The release of the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines provides updated recommendations and the most current information for

Bridgewater, NJ, August 4, 2020 – The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) will present its 2020 Annual Conference in a completely virtual format in order to prioritize the health and safety of members, attendees, staff, exhibitors, and sponsors. The Annual Conference, which was scheduled to take place in Minneapolis, MN this October, moved to

[Wyckoff, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ; May 28, 2020] The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the Winn Feline Foundation are excited to announce the recipients of the 2020 joint scholarships for feline clinical practice and feline clinical research scientist. The scholarships are awarded to veterinary students that show a passion for feline health and welfare

Submitted by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, Doctor of Bioethics, DAAPM, DACVSMRWindsor Veterinary Clinic PC, Windsor, CO We were delighted to learn of the Cat Friendly Practice® initiative by the AAFP. My first practice was a house call practice in which I learned how to work with cats versus struggling against them to provide veterinary care.  Nearly

This digital resource is designed to help veterinary professionals easily find relevant information about feline retrovirus testing and management. BRIDGEWATER, NJ, April 22, 2020 – The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), a leading advocate for improving education and standards of feline care, released a new Retrovirus Educational Toolkit to help veterinary professionals diagnose and

Wyckoff, NJ, Hillsborough, NJ, January 30, 2020 – Winn Feline Foundation (Winn) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are pleased to announce two scholarships for third- or fourth-year veterinary students enrolled in accredited veterinary colleges or schools in the United States or Canada. The $2,500 awards are based upon academic achievement, financial need,