Vet-AI and Joii Pet Care begin study for cats with cancer
Joii Pet Care is also offering a free vet consultation for any pet owners concerned that their cat has cancer symptoms
Vet-AI and Joii Pet Care have started a study to understand how nutrition can influence quality of life for cats diagnosed with cancer.
Pet owners whose cats qualify will be provided with calorie-rich complete food, weighing scales and regular calls with vets via Vet-AI’s digital vet care app.
The study will involve 30 cats throughout the year, with the results then analysed once the study concludes at the end of 2023, in a bid to help shape and inform the future of pet healthcare.
Vet Sheila Smith, who is leading the study for Joii Pet Care, said: “This study forms part of our work to shape the future of pet healthcare. Trialling and studying interventions which help pets to have an improved quality of life is essential to making sure that treatments and measures can effectively help animals and we’re pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to pet owners at what is a very difficult time.
“The aim of the study is to see if food can help cats to maintain body weight and appetite, while measuring their quality of life through the process. Our RCVS-registered vet team will help owners to transition to the new food over a controlled period of time and will be on hand for consultations throughout.”
Joii Pet Care is also offering a free vet consultation for any pet owners concerned that their cat has cancer symptoms.
