Lynn Amy
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
Vet Herit. 2006 Nov;29(2):29-40.
Cats have finally garnered the attention they deserve in veterinary medicine, however, there is still much to learn about this unique species and new challenges surface daily. For example, at the time of writing, avian influenza in cats is being closely monitored by world veterinary and health officials. Controversial topics, such as how to manage the homeless cat population, declawing, and cloning will continue to spark active debate. However, the future appears promising for cats as more veterinarians, researchers, and organizations increase their focus on felines.
猫终于在兽医学领域获得了应有的关注，然而，对于这个独特的物种仍有许多有待了解之处，并且每天都会出现新的挑战。例如，在撰写本文时，猫感染禽流感的情况正受到世界兽医和卫生官员的密切监测。一些有争议的话题，如如何管理流浪猫数量、去爪手术和克隆，将继续引发激烈的辩论。不过，随着越来越多的兽医、研究人员和组织将更多关注投向猫科动物，猫的未来似乎充满希望。
