Useful Links & Further Information
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General cat advice
- International Cat Care (Formerly The Feline Advisory Bureau)
- The Blue Cross
- Cats Protection
- The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
- Vet Help Direct - visit this site if you are concerned about your cat and would like immediate advice on whether (and how soon) they need to see a vet
- 'Adopt A Cat'
- 20+ reasons why cats make people healthier and happier
Choosing a veterinary practice
Information on kidney disease
General information on lower urinary tract disease
- www.urineoff.com information on a product which is effective in removing residual smells of cat urine.
- Soiling indoors
- ICC fact sheet on FLUTD
General information on care of blind cats
- https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/disabled-cats/blind-cats
- https://www.catchat.org/index.php/disabled-cat-adopt-care. This is a forum for owners of cats with handicaps, and there are some discussions on blind cats which you can join.
- http://blindcatrescue.com/ is a website of a rescue centre and sanctuary for blind cats in North Carolina.
- www.eyevet.ie
Managing overweight cats
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition for information on making private feeding stations in multicat homes
- https://icatcare.org/advice/obesity-in-cats
- www.hillspet.co.uk/
- www.royalcanin.co.uk
- www.iams.co.uk
- www.purina.co.uk
Information on care of indoor cats
- Indoor cat initiative: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats
Information on fencing gardens and making cat enclosures
- http://www.cdpets.com - this company provide enclosures to keep your cat safe when outdoors. They also make ramps which would be very useful to allow the more hesitant blind cats to still enjoy their perches on windowsills, your bed etc.
- http://www.purrfectfence.com/ is a website of a company providing cat enclosures. These allow your blind cat to be happy and safe outdoors, and the company operates in both the UK and the USA.
- International Cat Care on fencing gardens
- ProtectaPet offer installation services for cat fences and cat enclosures or all their components are available to buy for DIY enthusiasts in their online shop: http://www.protectapuss.co.uk/diy-products/
- http://www.katzecure.com - this is a UK based company that produces innovative fence extensions that prevent cats from getting a paw hold and hence being able to get out of (or into) the fenced garden.
Giving subcutaneous fluids to your cat
Bereavement support
How to introduce a new kitten to your resident cat
Feline behaviour and enriching your cat's life
Miscellaneous links
- International Cat Care for more information on catnip and its effects on cats
- International Cat Care for more information on poisonous plants in the home and garden and generally
- http://icatcare.org/advice/cats-and-poisons
- International Cat Care for more information on moving house with a cat
- www.petprescription.co.uk - an online veterinary dispensary which supplies a range of prescription and non-prescription products