Community Cats Central, in partnership with the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy, is hosting the Feline Infectious Disease Summit 2026 - a full day dedicated to cats affected by FeLV, FIP, FIV, and other infectious diseases that are often misunderstood, like calicivirus.
When: July 18, 2026, 10:00am–5:00pm ET
Cost: $25
Who it's for: Shelter staff, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents caring for cats with infectious disease
This year's sessions dig into the latest science on viral infections, transmission reduction, enrichment for recovering cats, advocacy for FeLV+/FIV+ cats, and how to talk to the public about disease misconceptions.
Confirmed speakers include Dr. Julie Levy (Maddie's Professor of Shelter Medicine, University of Florida), Dr. Melissa Beall (IDEXX R&D), Dr. Erin Katribe (Best Friends Animal Society), Dr. Petra Cerna, Margaret Tompkins (Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy), Joy Smith (FieldHaven Feline Center), and Bre Rickard (FIP Global CATS) - covering everything from the FeLV Lifetime Study to FIP's shift from "death sentence" to "daily practice."
Full schedule and speaker bios: download here
Register: https://communitycatscentral.thinkific.com/courses/feline-infectious-disease-summit-2026
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