The Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that funds research into health issues affecting cats.This is so important because feline health issues are the redheaded stepchild of the medical world. That’s why most cat meds were originally for human or canine patients. But as you and I know, cats are not little dogs and they aren’t people either. Physically and behaviorally they are complicated creatures. So cat specific-studies are necessary
Each year, Winn funds feline health studies through the generosity of their donors. Last year Winn funded nine studies including research on gastrointestinal disease associated with E. coli infection in kittens,feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), kidney disease, oral squamous cell cancer, feline calicivirus,and new drug treatments forTritrichomonas foetus.
In the past I have lost foster kitties to virulent E. coli, and my personal kitties to FIP, HCM, kidney disease. I hope they will soon fund studies on feline pancreatitis.
Maybe your vet is interested in pursuing a research grant. If he/she is, the deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, December 15, 2014 and awards will be announced in April, 2015. Here are a few Winn grant FAQs.
- The maximum grant amount is $25,000.
- Projects should have discrete and achievable goals within the $25,000 limit.
- Continuation of grants awarded in 2014 or earlier will be considered.
- Studies applicable to all cats are encouraged. The Winn Feline Foundation is also interested in projects that address issues in individual breeds, nutrition and behavior.
- Although we are interested in all areas of feline health, we have dedicated funds for research in feline infectious peritonitis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and lung cancer in cats.
- In addition to the aforementioned funds, current breed specific funding is available for Norwegian Forest Cat and Persian HCM studies and Birman heart disease studies in general.
- Applicants may be faculty veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, practicing veterinarians or veterinary students.
For detailed instructions please review the Winn Foundation Grant Guidelines Document. All studies must abide by our Humane Guidelines. All studies must use our cover sheet for submission. A document and pdf version are provided.
The Winn Feline Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1968 that supports studies to improve cat health. Since 1968, the Winn Feline Foundation has funded more than $4.8 million in health research for cats at more than 30 partner institutions world-wide. For further information, go to www.winnfelinehealth.org.
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