Cornell Feline Health Center

08/25/2026

This time of year many plants are in full bloom. So here is a friendly reminder to be aware of indoor and outdoor plants that can pose a risk to your cat. Ingesting just a small piece of some common plants could be enough to make a cat very ill. Lilies are especially toxic to cats; they can cause life-threatening kidney failure if ingested even in tiny amounts.
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08/22/2026

August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day which serves as a gentle reminder to schedule a health check up for your feline friend.

08/19/2026

The Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC) recently hosted the 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine during the final full weekend of July. Organized by FHC in collaboration with Continuing Education and Educational Support Services, the symposium also included an off-site visit to the neighboring Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

“We were honored and excited to host a truly outstanding program,” said Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center. “The combination of outstanding speakers, engaged and dedicated attendees, unique educational, networking, and recreational activities, and a broad reach across both clinically applicable and research topics continues to make this conference one of the premier continuing education opportunities for feline practitioners.”

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08/18/2026

Heave you ever wondered why your cat yowls? Well check out this article featuring Dr. Kate Anderson ⬇️

Understanding a cat’s yowl requires looking beyond the noise to the behavior and emotions behind it.

08/17/2026

Today is National Black Cat Day! 🖤 This day was created to celebrate the black cats, raise awareness about their low adoption rates, and dispel negative notions about bad luck. So lets celebrate the beautiful black cats in our lives and share how these perfect little shadows actually brighten our days.

Perfect Little Shadows

In shadows sleek, they softly glide,
With velvet paws, a graceful stride.
Fur a canvas of midnight’s grace,
Each silent step, a whispered trace.

Eyes like lanterns, gold and green,
Whisper secrets, sly and keen.
They weave through dreams on silken thread,
With every purr, a tale unsaid.

With playful pounce, they springs with glee,
Chasing the stars, as they dance and flee.
A flick of the tail, a mischievous glance,
In their enchanting world, we all find chance.

So here’s to the cats in shadow dress,
A spirit of magic, forever bless.
In every heart, they leave a mark,
A black cat’s charm ignites a spark.

08/15/2026

It's ! Don't be shy, let's see those cats! Help us celebrate with pictures of your favorite feline friends. 📷🐱

08/15/2026

Today is Check the Chip Day (August 15th)! 🐾 A day created to help remind pet owners to microchip their furry companions and keep that info up-to-date.
📌 Microchips are a powerful tool to help reunite lost pets with their families!
📌 See the infographic below to learn about microchips and how they work.


Information on infographic:
What are Microchips?
A microchip is a small, electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, that is placed under your pet’s skin. It contains a unique identification number that can be read by a scanner.

How do they work?
The chip is activated when a scanner is passed over your pet and it transmits the unique ID # to the scanner. The person scanning must then look up the ID # displayed on the scanner on the chip company’s website to obtain the owner’s contact information.

Will it really help?
Yes! Pets with microchips are 3 times more likely to be returned to their families.

Important reminder
- Microchips are not trackers.
- If your pet is lost, it cannot be used to locate them.
- Your pet must be found first and then scanned for a chip to get your contact information.

Extra tip
Be sure that your contact information is up to date in your microchip company’s system to help make sure you and your pet are reunited.

08/12/2026

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Celebrate with the Cornell Feline Health Center ! Tap the photo below, then tap the three dots in the top corner of the photo to save the image to your phone. 📲 🐈😺

08/10/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to make sure your cat is up-to-date on their vaccines. Check out the infographic for more information about vaccines and cats.

08/08/2026

Today is International Cat Day & ! Help us celebrate with pictures of your favorite feline friends. 📷🐱