Dr Kit Sturgess

Dr Kit Sturgess has been a Trustee of Cats Protection since July 2018 and was appointed Chair in July 2022. 

Dr Sturgess is a recognised specialist in small animal internal medicine and was drawn to the role by his long-standing interest and experience in feline medicine and a desire to improve cat welfare.

"Cats have been a rather 'second-class' animal in the vet world for a long time, with far more research being dedicated to dogs," explains Dr Sturgess.

"Cats can also be much harder to read, being extremely adept at hiding pain and stress, so I really want to help people to understand their feline companions better in order to improve cat welfare."

Kit has written a book on feline internal medicine and currently undertakes part-time clinical work, which allows him the flexibility to carry out a range of education work, from lecturing all over the world to writing articles and supporting other vets. He has held a number of other Trustee and volunteer roles across the education, charity and animal sector, including Treasurer for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Currently Kit is involved in the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine and as a Trustee of Veterinary Education Outreach.