Ellen M. Carozza

LVT, VTS Clinical Practice (Feline)

About the Author

Ellen graduated from SUNY Delhi in 1996 and has worked in many sectors of veterinary medicine. She is currently a consultant for The Cat LVT, LLC, and is president of the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation, which is dedicated to helping other rescues and shelters with the critical neonatal and pediatric patient. Ellen lectures on the critical feline neonate and also safe restraint and anesthesia techniques.

Written By This Author

Nutrition

Feeding Orphaned Kittens From Birth Through Weaning

To ensure proper nutrition for orphaned kittens, consider the proper milk replacer to use, the current caloric needs of the kitten, and whether the kitten can consume those calories by volume.

Behavior

Understanding the Cat: Tips for the Veterinary Team

Learning why cats act as they do and how to adjust handling and management techniques can make all the difference between a positive experience and a negative one in the veterinary examination room — for everyone involved.