Some of our favorite links include those listed below. We credit the CATalyst Council (www.catalystcouncil.org), American Humane (www.americanhumane.org), and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (www.catvets.com) for their efforts in making these links known to veterinarians.
General Cat Information |
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| CATalyst Council | It’s All About the Cat! Cat owner, health care and media resources | www.catalystcouncil.org |
| American Association Of Feline Practitioners | Cat health topics and educational resources for Veterinarians and owners; Feline exclusive annual CE conference; | www.catvets.com |
| American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) | Feline Resources, Site for collection of feline resources within AVMA | www.avma.org/catsrule |
| AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook | Statistics on U.S. pet ownership | www.avma.org/reference/ marketstats/ownership.asp |
| Morris Animal Foundation: Happy Health Cat Campaign |
Campaign to eliminate suffering and premature death in cats | www.research4cats.org/ |
| WINN Feline Foundation | Health and welfare of all cats | www.winnfelinehealth.org |
| Veterinary Partner | Animal health information for cat/pet owners from the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) | www.veterinarypartner.com |
| Edgy Cat | Fun website by Nicole Hollander, well-known cat cartoonist and cat author. Purchase great cat art, books, comic strips. Nicole designed our Cat Hospital of Chicago logo – and we love it! | www.edgycat.com |
Environmental Enrichment/Transport to Veterinarian |
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| The Ohio State University Indoor Cat Initiative |
Providing a safe and enriched, mentally stimulating environment for your indoor cat | www.indoorpet.osu.edu |
| Essential Cattitude/ Feline Advisory Bureau |
An insight into the feline world and why cats respond the way they do; multiple articles on cat health/behavior | http://www.fabcats.org/ |
| Bringing Your Cat to the Vet | Carrier choice and transport | www.fabcats.org/catfriendly practice/leaflets/vets.pdf |
| Litter box issues and your cat | Review of litter box issues by Dr. Tammy Sadek, DVM, Board Certified in Feline Practice in Michigan | www.litterboxguru.com |
| Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats | Includes tips on feline environmental enrichment and related links on safe toys, playing with cats, etc. | www.catvets.com/healthtopics/ wellness/index.aspx?ID=213 |
Feline Nutrition |
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| American College of Veterinary Nutrition | Links to veterinary nutrition information websites | website |
| Hill’s Pet Nutrition | Pet care and nutrition | website |
| Royal Canin Feline Nutrition | Indoor or out. Long hair or short. Young or old. Cats vary greatly in their physical structures and lifestyles. Which is why when it comes to cat nutrition, one kibble does not fit all. From reducing hairballs to improving oral hygiene, Royal Canin knows cat breeds and needs. And we’d like to share our knowledge with you. | www.royalcanin.us/cats/default.aspx |
| Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Chart | Shows if your pet is over or under weight | website |
Feline Medical Care and Education |
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| American Association of Feline Practitioners Cat Health Topics | Click on the Cat Health Topics Link to browse through the AAFP’s guide to online resources, published guidelines, feline medical conditions and care, etc. | www.catvets.com |
| Veterinary Oral Health Council | Periodontal disease in dogs and cats | www.vohc.org/ |
| American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) | Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, Pain management guidelines for dogs and cats | website |
| International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management | Veterinary pain management | www.ivapm.org |
| National Animal Poison Control Center | 24/7/365 for any animal poisoning | http://www.aspca.org/ pet-care/poison-control/ |
| Cornell Feline Health Center | Provides information and videos for improving the health and welfare of cats | www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/ |
| Cornell Feline Health Center | Pet Owner Education brochures on a variety of feline medical topics | www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures |
| FDA info on internet pharmacies | Video on precautions to take when ordering your pet’s medications online | website |
| Diabetic Cat Health | Information diabetes in cats, treatments, etc., written for the cat owner | www.felinediabetes.com |
| Chronic kidney insufficiency in cats | Topics, information, and treatments as related to chronic kidney disease in cats | www.felinecrf.com |
| Vaccines in Cats | Discusses vaccines and vaccine-related issues and protocols in cats | http://catshots.com/ |
| Feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, and feline heartworm | Includes discussion on when to test, vaccinate, disease incidence and info | www.FIVtest.com |
| Heartworm Disease in Cat | Information on heartworm disease in cats | www.knowheartworms.org |
| Dental health in dogs and cats | Information on dental disease and dental health in dogs and cats | www.petdental.com |
| Pet Care TV | Video on brushing your cat’s teeth | www.petcaretv.com/?p=347 |
| Healthy Cats For Life | Excellent information on the subtle signs of sickness in cats | www.healthycatsforlife.com/sickness1.html |
Parasite Prevention |
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| Companion Animal Parasite Council | Consumers, parasite prevention for cat owners | www.petsandparasites.org/cat-owners/ |
| American Heartworm Society | Cat Owner Information, feline heartworm disease | website |
Shelter and Welfare |
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| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago’s most progressive feline shelter, as well as the city’s largest all-cat, cageless, no-kill adoption agency and subsidized feline spay/neuter clinic, with two locations on the city’s north side | www.treehouseanimals.org |
| Alley Cat Allies | Resource for protecting and improving the lives of cats with emphasis on feral cat issues | www.alleycat.org |
| Dumb Friends League | Premier adoption agency for the Rocky Mountain region, with excellent programs in feline behavior and environmental enrichment | www.ddfl.org www.ddfl.org/education/cat-behavior-tips |
| Chicago’s Steve Dale’s Pet World blog | www.chicagonow.comwww.chicagonow.com/blogs/ steve-dale-pet-world |
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| American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) | ‘Microchipping of Animals’ answers to FAQ’s about microchipping | website |
| Pet Microchip Lookup – hosted by AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) | Find which pet recovery service’s registry a microchip is registered with by entering the microchip ID number online | http://petmicrochiplookup.org |
| 2nd Chance 4 Pets | Non-profit providing important information for pet owners on estate planning for animals | www.2ndchance4pets.org |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Non-profit cat/dog shelter in downtown Chicago | www.anticruelty.org |
| PAWS Chicago/Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic | Large non-profit Chicago adoption agency and spay/neuter clinic | www.pawschicago.org |
| Feline Friends | A foster based, no kill cat rescue organization serving Chicago | www.felinefriendschicago.org |