In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the links below to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to cat health, veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see added to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites (send us an email at info@justforcatsvet.com). If we like them, we will add them to our list!
Healthy Cats for Life
Advises cat owners how to watch for subtle signs of sickness and how to know when to contact their veterinarian. Emphasizes the importance of twice-a-year veterinary exams and recognizing behaviors that relate to feline wellness.
Indoor Cat Initiative
A wealth of information on how to enrich the lives of your indoor cats and how to keep them healthy. Applies to indoor/outdoor kitties as well!
fabcats: Feline Advisory Bureau
From across the (big) pond, this site hails from the EU (European Union). Provides extensive information on the health and welfare of cats from many perspectives. Includes information on general cat care, environmental enrichment, behavior, and much more.
CATalyst Council
"It's All About the Cat!" is the umbrella campaign of the CATalyst Council to continue positive conversations about America's #1 companion, the cat. Lots of information, as well as photos and fun stuff, including the top ten cat-friendly cities.
CAPC for Cat Owners
This is the more consumer-oriented CAPC site for cat owners.
Revolution Parasite Protection for Cats This site is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, the makers of Revolution parasite control and feline heartworm prevention.
Advantage Flea Control
This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.
Novartis Animal Health
This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.
Frontline TopSpot by Merial
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers.
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Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
Rainbows Bridge
Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.
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KNOW Heartworms Information specific to feline heartworm, known as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD).
Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
National Animal Poison Control Center
This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
Veterinary Schools in the USThis is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
West Nile Virus
This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.
Pet Insurance Review
Learn about and compare the different pet insurance companies and see how they rate with people who have used their services.
Delta Society
Improving lives through service and therapy animals.
How to Trim a Cat's Claws
AAFP's Cat Wellness Care page offers a selection of links to different cat sites about how to trim a kitty's toenails, as well as other interesting tidbits on the subject.
Pet Health and Safety Widget
The widget (below) is a fun tool. This one has info from the FDA. Click on Updates to see a brief summary. Click on a Tip to link to the FDA website for info about the Tip. (Opens in a new tab or window--requires Adobe Flash Player, a free download.)
eVetSite Systems
Makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSite Systems makes web site design easy and affordable!