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In 1974, Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCK) was organized as a nonprofit group. It was founded by cat lovers from the San Francisco Bay Area to aid in much-needed feline leukemia virus (FeLV) research at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. FeLV infection was the cause of death of up to one-third of all sick cats during the 1960s and 1970s.
The original goal of "sock it to leukemia" was ultimately met, with the development of simple and rapid diagnostic tests to detect carrier cats as well as effective vaccines. Testing and vaccination drove FeLV from our catteries and households and returned it back to nature, where it had existed for thousands of years as an infection of limited importance.
After 24 years of dedicated service and the raising of hundreds of thousands of dollars, SOCK passed its torch to the CCAH. Other organizations have copied this name, but there is only one SOCK. Today, SOCK has been reactivated by another group of devoted cat lovers to help the CCAH raise research funding for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). FIP is the most important infectio us disease of young cats, especially those from catteries and shelters. It is also virtually 100% fatal, and there is no prevention.
SOCK FIP is an organization run by people who have had personal experiences with this terrible disease and whose support is directed to the CCAH and its experienced group of FIP researchers, who are part of a global coalition dedicated to finding solutions for FIP. |
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WINNing the FIP Fight: Veterinarians Reveal the Latest at Winn Feline Symposium |
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) might be the most dreaded diagnosis for cats. That's because it usually happens to babies, little kittens. FIP - up 'till now - has always been considered a fatal disease. Finally, it seems, there may be hope - at least for some cats with FIP.
To announce new directions in FIP research, and actual successes, world renown researchers Dr. Niels Pederson, director for the Center of Companion Animal Health at the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis and Dr. Al Legendre, professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville headline the 2011 Winn Feline Foundation Symposium, WINNing the FIP Fight, June 23, 6:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center (1800 Presidents Street), Reston, VA. The seminar event, includes Q & A time, and dinner for $45. Proceeds benefit the Winn Feline Foundation Bria Fund, which provides funding for FIP research.
To read the complete article, please go to Steve Dale's Pet World website here.
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LEGACY OF COMPASSION: SALLY MORGAN-WELCH AND HER FAMILY FOUNDATION ENGAGE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST FIP |
Sally Morgan-Welch noticed that her rescued cat Jakey was lethargic and losing weight. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)—a nearly always fatal systemic viral disease caused by a mutation in the coronavirus—was suspected. But it wasn’t until he continued his rapid descent and had to be euthanized that the veterinarians were able to determine without a doubt that Jakey had been suffering from the disease.
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