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SUMMARY:Is This Kitten OK? Three Key Indicators of a Kitten’s Health
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing kittens is equal parts heart and science. In this practical\, lifesaving webinar\, you’ll learn how tracking three critical health signals can help you spot trouble early and intervene before it’s too late. We’ll cover: \n\nMonitoring weight to catch dehydration\, failure to thrive\, and other red flags.\nAssessing eating and appetite to ensure adequate intake and identify feeding issues.\nTracking stool quality and frequency to detect infections and gastrointestinal problems.\n\nWhether you’re a foster\, shelter staffer\, or dedicated rescuer\, you’ll leave with clear\, actionable information to protect the most vulnerable kittens in your care\, focusing on those four weeks and younger. \nClick here to register for this FREE webinar \nPresenter: Paula Montgomery
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/is-this-kitten-ok-three-key-indicators-of-a-kittens-health/
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SUMMARY:Caring for Kittens with Parasites: Prevention and Support
DESCRIPTION:Kittens are especially vulnerable to intestinal parasites \, which can quickly lead to diarrhea\, poor growth\, and serious health challenges if left untreated. Building on our popular Diarrhea in Kittens webinar\, this 30‑minute session will focus on the most common intestinal parasites affecting young kittens and external parasites including ear mitesand fleas. \nLed by Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT\, this webinar is designed for fosters\, caregivers\, pet parents\, shelter staff and volunteers\, and veterinary staff seeking practical educational tools. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of parasitic infection\, understand how these organisms impact kitten health\, and implement simple prevention and treatment strategies. \nRegister here for this free webinar! \nPresenter: Rosemarie Crawford\, LVT\nNKC Co-Founder and Director of Educational Programs\nRosemarie Crawford is a licensed veterinary technician who has worked in animal welfare for more than 15 years. She has experience in public and private shelters and in veterinary practices. As a medical staff member in a high-volume\, open-access shelter in Illinois\, Rosemarie worked closely with the shelter veterinarian to provide for the animals’ medical and surgical needs. She assisted in developing and implementing progressive\, proactive protocols for the care and treatment of kittens in the shelter’s kitten nursery room as well as for those in foster care. \nAdditionally\, Rosemarie served in two shelters as the foster coordinator and understands the challenges of creating\, expanding and maintaining a foster program as well as the rewards such a program can reap via the involvement of volunteers. During times of disaster\, she serves as an emergency responder with several national organizations to provide rescue\, shelter\, veterinary care and transport for affected animals. For many years\, she also served as a volunteer instructor for Humane Society University\, teaching extended workshops in the United States and Canada on Emergency Animal Sheltering\, Disaster Animal Response and Animal First Aid. \nPrior to focusing her efforts on animal welfare\, Rosemarie taught high school and college English for 10 years\, and her passion for teaching comes through in the workshop presentations. Rosemarie is the Co-founder and Director of Educational Programs at The National Kitten Coalition\, where she leads initiatives to improve outcomes for kittens through education and training. Currently\, she also works at a large\, six-doctor veterinary practice in the greater Washington D.C. area and fosters neonatal\, injured or debilitated kittens for several local shelters and rescue groups.
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/caring-for-kittens-with-parasites-prevention-and-support/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Understanding Retroviruses in Kittens: Practical Guidance for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Caring for kittens often means navigating health challenges that can feel overwhelming. This session discusses FeLV and FIV and their impact on the feline population. Dr. Emily Coleman\, DVM\, will guide fosters\, caregivers\, pet parents\, and shelter staff and volunteers through the essentials of understanding these viruses\, the nuances of retroviral testing guidelines\, and what practical steps caregivers can take to provide safe\, supportive care. Whether you’re fostering\, volunteering\, or simply seeking to better understand kitten health\, this webinar will equip you with tools and confidence to make a difference for the kittens in your care. \nRegister here for this free webinar! \nPresenter: Emily A. Coleman\, DVM\nDr. Emily A. Coleman grew up in Baltimore\, Maryland and acquired a Bachelor of Science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg\, Virginia in 2005. She then attended the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg\, Virginia\, graduating and receiving her DVM in 2009. After over ten years in private practice and shelter medicine\, Dr. Coleman decided to think outside of the box and to start her own mobile feline spay/neuter/TNR and preventative care practice dedicated to supporting 501c3 nonprofit rescue organizations in Central Virginia. The Celtic Cat\, LLC opened in November 2021 and has since assisted over twenty organizations with their veterinary care of cats and kittens. \nDr. Coleman’s veterinary interests include neonatal kitten care\, preventative surgery and medicine\, as well as geriatric care. Dr. Coleman serves as the IACUC veterinarian at the University of Mary Washington and has served on the Board of Directors for The National Kitten Coalition (NKC) since 2023. In 2025\, she was appointed Executive Director of NKC\, where she continues to advance education and advocacy for kittens and their caregivers nationwide. Dr. Coleman has spoken on behalf of the NKC at national veterinary conferences\, and she regularly hosts NKC webinars. \nShe currently lives in Spotsylvania\, Virginia with her husband\, cats\, dogs and chickens and fosters the most vulnerable neonatal kittens from surrounding counties each year\, typically receiving them at just a few days old. When not busy with her foster kittens she enjoys attending live music events\, reading\, gardening and practicing yoga.
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/understanding-retroviruses-in-kittens-practical-guidance-for-caregivers/
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SUMMARY:2026 NKC Veterinary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 7th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference!\nMark your calendar for this year’s conference—Sunday\, October 18\, 2026. We are already planning another impactful day of learning\, connection\, and kitten-focused care. Registration is coming soon!
URL:https://kittencoalition.org/event/2026-nkc-veterinary-conference/
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