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Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your pet's symptoms with any of your concerns about the pet's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your pet's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution.
In the table below, click on a topic header to reach the listing of links for that specific topic.
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Responsible Ownership - Including Declaw and Spay/Neuter
There are many aspects to proper ownership besides "loving" your pet. You should consider whether or not your environment warrants inside or outside pets, the ethical reasoning not to declaw your cat and alternatives to the surgery, why you should spay and neuter ALL pets and the enormous benefits to your pet and you, finding a good home for your pet should your circumstances change that are beyond your control, how you and your landlord can live with pets, and what your responsibility is as a pet owner.
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Feline Reproduction, Pregnancy, Birth, and Kitten Care
Every cat owner should know about a female's heat cycle and reproduction of both male and female regardless of the gender of their cat. Also provided are links on how to care for a pregnant cat, assist in delivery, care of newborns, nutrition for pregnant and nursing cats and the kittens, and the proper age to adopt or adopt out a kitten.
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Cat Behavior
Find out the possible causes and solutions to the inappropriate behavior of your cat: aggression, biting, chewing, elimination, jumping, rowdiness, sexual, scratching, socialization, etc.
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Basic Cat Care 101
Basic instructions in caring for your cat - information on choosing a cat and assisting him to the adjustment to your home, selecting a vet, treating and handling him during an illness, trimming his claws, and training him to use a harness and leash, scratching post, etc.
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Older Cat Care
Senior cats require special needs: physical, mental, nutritional, and overall health care.
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Feline Conditions and Diseases
A good number of maladies in cats from A to Z are listed in this section. Included are several that are of interest because of their rarity.
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Feline Nutrition
Know what is of nutritional value for your cat and also the foods most likely to cause allergies and skin conditions.
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Feral Cats and Caretaking
Everything to know about ferals - who and what they are, the equipment needed for successful trapping, how to trap them for altering, vaccinations, and release, and tips on maintaining a colony plus providing year-round shelter.
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Pet Safety
Know the dangers that await your pet - the natural and man-made disasters, seasonal and holiday dangers, poisonous plants and substances such as antifreeze, warfarin, and zinc, "free to good home" ads, and tips to locate a lost pet.
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Pet Travel
Traveling can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pet. Before embarking on your trip, find hotels, motels, campgrounds, etc. which will accept your pet during your travels. Links also to information about vehicle and air travel and moving with your cat.
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Miscellaneous Pet Information
Miscellaneous information such as animal restraint; pet boarding, sitting, sponsoring, and therapy; feline genetics; cats and grass; litter issues; animal facts; and zoonotic diseases (diseases which are passed from animals to humans).
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Alternative Medicine for Pets
Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutritional Therapy and Other Complementary or Alternative Modalities.
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Animal Care Hotlines
Telephone numbers for animal emergencies: abuse and neglect, behavior, health care and training, emergency preparedness, poisoning, lost pets, and consultation services.
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Medications and Treatments
Information regarding treatments and lab tests used for an ill cat, medication usage and administration, and procedures performed for various conditions or diseases.
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Pet Health Protection Programs and Insurance
With the ever-rising cost of veterinary services, pet health protection programs and insurances are being accepted by more and more veterinarians. Here is a small list of both.
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Pet Loss
The loss of a beloved pet is devastating. Links to grief coping and support, the Rainbow Bridge, and memorials of cats and other animals. Tips in knowing when it's time for the euthanization of your pet and the explanation of the euthanization procedure are available as well.
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