The mission of The Hissing Feline is to help people better understand cats. A big part of accomplishing that goal comes through giving a voice to felines through veterinarians, shelter personnel, cat professionals, educators, and individuals who are responsible for cat care and well being.
Current Episode
Retroviruses in kittens: What every cat parent
should know
This week’s podcast focuses on feline retroviruses, particularly those conditions in kittens.
Returning to the podcast is Dr. Emily Coleman. She is a veterinarian and the executive director of The National Kitten Coalition.
This episode of the podcast features these topics and more: what is a retrovirus, types of retroviruses in kittens, how retroviruses are spread, and how veterinarians test for retroviruses and treats them.
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What your cat is really saying: Decoding feline communication
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