Dr. Wendy Wilkins, DVM, PhD

Dr. Wendy Wilkins is an experienced veterinarian and epidemiologist with over 20 years of expertise. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout her career, Dr. Wilkins has excelled in clinical practice, academia, research, and regulatory veterinary medicine. She is a respected voice in knowledge dissemination, delivering factual information in a readable and understandable manner through articles, books, and public engagements.

two days old kittens with eyes barely open, soft focus, illustrating fading kitten syndrome

Health and Nutrition

The Fight for Survival: The Reality of Fading Kitten Syndrome

Fading kitten syndrome is a devastating ailment where kittens are born healthy, but slowly become ill and die within their first few weeks of life. The cause of this syndrome can be attributed to numerous factors such as infections, toxins, traumas, metabolic issues, or genetics.

Dr. Wendy Wilkins, DVM, PhD May 19, 2024