Through a partnership with University of California, Davis, this study explored a new treatment for viral upper respiratory infections in kittens. The research found that combining Famciclovir with Doxycycline helped kittens recover faster and reduced serious eye complications.

Dedicated to improving neonatal kitten survival, this study examines the causes of illness and mortality in kittens under eight weeks old. By analyzing medical records and necropsy data from hundreds of kittens, it aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and survival for these vulnerable kittens.

Researchers at University of California, Davis are exploring improved treatment options for kittens with ringworm. Researchers are comparing oral Itraconazole, topical therapy, and a combination of both to identify safe, effective alternatives to traditional treatments and improve care for young kittens.

Conducted at University of California, Davis, this study examined eye inflammation (uveitis) in kittens to distinguish cases caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) from similar conditions that resolve on their own. Findings help veterinarians improve diagnosis, avoid unnecessary antiviral treatments, and ensure kittens receive the right care.

This study of 177 kittens with feline symblepharon found that treatment outcomes vary by type. Surgery or medical management can help, but some forms remain challenging, highlighting the complexity of protecting kitten vision.

A collaboration between Orphan Kitten Club and University of California, Davis led to the development of an innovative multistage approach that is redefining what’s possible for kittens born with palatal defects. Chouchou, born with a severe cleft palate that would have historically been considered a death sentence, successfully underwent an innovative procedure that has become a teaching model—helping expand access to lifesaving surgical care and opening the door for future kittens like him to survive.

UC Davis is studying congenital hypothyroidism in kittens—a rare but treatable condition that often goes unrecognized—through research inspired by our very own Orphan Kitten Club kitten, Lucy. This bite-sized baby was able to be treated and to prompt a study that is advancing understanding of how to diagnose and treat affected kittens, helping ensure that more can be identified early and given a chance to survive and thrive.

Through a research collaboration with the University of California, Davis, kittens presenting with neurological symptoms were diagnosed with bromethalin, or rodent poison, toxicity. Evidence suggests exposure occurred by ingesting their affected mother’s milk, a transmission route that has never before been documented in felines. These findings allow for earlier diagnosis and care, and serve as a reminder that age alone should not be reason enough to rule out a diagnosis in neonatal patients.