Cat Health Research Library

EveryCat Health Foundation advances feline health by supporting groundbreaking research and education. The research articles and summaries detailed here cannot be used for specific advice on your cat’s medical conditions. If you have questions about your cat’s health, remember that your own veterinary healthcare team is always the appropriate source for immediate medical needs and information.

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Efficacy and Safety of an Anti-nerve Growth Factor Antibody (Frunevetmab) for the treatment of Degenerative Joint Disease-Associated Chronic Pain in Cats: A Multisite Pilot Field Study

Gruen, M. E., Myers, J., & Lascelles, B. (2021). Efficacy and Safety of an Anti-nerve Growth Factor Antibody (Frunevetmab) for

Comparing PCR with fungal culture in diagnosing ringworm in cats

March 23, 2018

Jacobson LS, McIntyre L, Mykusz J. Comparison of real-time PCR with fungal culture for the diagnosis of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis

Itraconazole pulse therapy regimen for treatment of ringworm in cats

November 7, 2017

Puls C, Johnson A, Young K, Hare J, Rosenkrans K, et al. Efficacy of itraconazole oral solution using an alternating-week

Decontaminating household textiles exposed to M. canis (ringworm)

July 19, 2016

W12-034 Decontamination of household textiles exposed to Microsporum canis spores Karen A. Moriello; University of Wisconsin-Madison; final progress report This study

Comparing PCR with fungal culture for diagnosis of ringworm

April 12, 2016

W15-001 A field study to compare a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test with fungal culture for diagnosis of ringworm

Sponsor research to diagnose ringworm in cats faster

September 22, 2015

Winn is seeking donations of $250 and up to sponsor specific projects from the 2015 Winn grant review. Sponsors will

Eliminating ringworm spores from the home

April 26, 2012

Winn grant W12-034 Decontamination of household textiles exposed to Microsporum canis spores Investigator: Karen A. Moriello; University of Wisconsin-Madison Ringworm

Treatment of Ringworm in Shelter Cats

June 14, 2011

Newbury S, Moriello KA, Kwochka KW et al: Use of itraconazole and either lime sulphur or Malaseb Concentrate Rinse® to

Ringworm in a Cat Shelter

July 6, 2010

Carlotti, D.N., et al., Eradication of feline dermatophytosis in a shelter: a field study. Vet Dermatol, 2009. 21(3): p. 259-266.

Treatment of Ringworm in Cats

June 3, 2009

Mancianti, F., S. Dabizzi, et al. (2009). “A lufenuron pre-treatment may enhance the effects of enilconazole or griseofulvin in feline

Terbinafine for Feline Ringworm

May 29, 2008

Foust, A. L., R. Marsella, et al. (2007). “Evaluation of persistence of terbinafine in the hair of normal cats after

Treatment of Ringworm in Shelter Cats

April 28, 2008

Newbury, S., K. Moriello, et al. (2007). “Use of lime sulphur and itraconazole to treat shelter cats naturally infected with

A second 2020 feline health grant available for sponsorship

September 18, 2020

Last April, Winn announced the funding of 15 new feline health research projects for a total of $304,477, one of

Susceptibility to dermatophytes in Persian cats

July 31, 2020

MT16-015 Susceptibility to dermatophytes and asymptomatic carrier state in Persian cats. (A Winn-funded research study final progress report)

One vs two negative cultures to confirm mycological cure in shelter cats treated for Microsporum canis dermatophytosis: a retrospective study

December 2, 2019

Stuntebeck RL, Moriello KA. One vs two negative fungal cultures to confirm mycological cure in shelter cats treated for Microsporum canis dermatophytosis: a

MT16-015 Susceptibility to dermatophytes and asymptomatic carrier state in Persian cats. (Winn funded interim progress report)

December 11, 2018

MT16-015 Susceptibility to dermatophytes and asymptomatic carrier state in Persian cats. (Winn funded interim progress report) Principal Investigators: Drs. Aline