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ADOPT A PET

AdoptAPet.com - Animals for adoption

Introducing a New Cat to a Household (PDF)

No Kill Advocacy handbook "We Can Do It! Adopt Your Way Out of Killing" (PDF)

A step-by step guide illustrated with iconic mid-century themed posters and images that have been adapted to the No Kill cause, We Can Do It! explains how with a can-do attitude and the determination to harness the overwhelming power of the public’s compassion, every shelter in America can be a No Kill shelter.

PetFinder.com - Animals for adoption (local & national)

LOST PETS (See also TRAPPING->MICROCHIPS)

Cat Locator Collar Transmitter/Receivers $
Finding Lost & Missing Pets
Lost Pet Detection - Landa Coldiron & Bloodhounds (Los Angeles area): Bloodhounds helps locate lost pets. Other specially trained k9's can narrow down and target your search area. We then apply Search Management Techniques depending on what our Search Dogs are indicating. Very high find rate.

ANATOMY

Breath Sounds - w/audio - how to interpret (Colorado State U.)
Determining the Sex of a Kitten (photo)
Heart - Diagram , Electrical Pathway, Blood Flow and Heartbeat
Heartbeat - w/audio
Musculoskeletal Diagram
Organ Diagram
Radiographs (abdomen, others)
Skeletal Diagram

APPEARANCE

Body Condition: Evaluating Your Cat's Weight
Cat Breeding & Genetics (Messybeast.com)
Cat Coat Genetics
Coat Colours & Patterns

BEHAVIOR

LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

Bell+Howell microcam - Small, sound-activated DV camcorders. $
Cat Crib : A unique cat hammock that fits under your chair $: A new style of cat hammock that fits under your chair. Save space and eliminate clutter by removing large cat furniture. Choose this unique cat bed instead
SnuggleSafe Microwave Heating Pad: Non-electrical plate-size pad provides up to 12 hours of safe, soothing warmth. Non-toxic.
ThinkGeek Red Laser Pointer: Pen-shaped, uses AAA batteries

Cat Restraint using the Clothespin Method - "clipnosis"

Cat Training and Behavior

Clicker Training articles

Feline Behavior Guidelines (AAFP) (PDF)

Indoor Pet Initiative by The Ohio State University. Indoor cat behavior, needs & enrichment, solutions.

Pinch-Induced Restraint for Cats

Socializing Kittens (PDF)

Socializing Very Shy or Fearful Cats (BestFriends.org) (PDF)

The Feline Behavior Series - Dr. Paul D. Pion

Tips for Socializing Feral Cats

BEST OVERALL WEBSITES

Neighborhood Cats, feral experts
Pawprints and Purrs, Cat Health Care by Condition or Disease (Index)
Pawprints and Purrs, Wealth of Resources (links)

DENTAL CARE

FORL: Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion
Myth of Dry Food Cleaning the Teeth - Jean Hofve, DVM
The Dental Care Series - Dr. Jan Bellows
Tooth or Consequences - Arnold Plotnick, DVM

DISEASE & HEALTH

ANEMIA

Feline Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm (chart) (PDF)

ANOREXIA

Anorexia - Wendy C. Brooks, DVM
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to the Anorectic Cat

ARTHRITIS

Vet-Stem Cell Therapy: Arthritis in Dogs & Cats | Tendons, Ligaments & Joints in Horses: Vet-Stem provides stem cells from a small sample of fat for the treatment of arthritis and tendon and ligament injuries in dogs, horses, and cats.

ASTHMA

AeroKat* Feline Aerosol Chamber (Asthma Inhaler) $
Asthma Inhalers - Arnold Plotnick, DVM
Feline Asthma & Other Respiratory Disorders
Feline Asthma with Fritz the Brave

CANCER

Alternative Treatments

Nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl)

Neoplasene Compounds

Mistletoe Therapy

General Alternatives

Artemisinin (active ingredient of Sweet Wormwood)

Antitumor Activity of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives: From a Well-Known Antimalarial Agent to a Potential Anticancer Drug
Artemisinin in Cancer Treatment (Narendra P. Singh) (PDF)
Artemisinin: From Malaria to Cancer Treatment (Townsend Letter 2002)
Cancer Smart Bomb, Part 1: An Idea from Ancient Chinese Medicine: The use of artemisinin compounds with cancer patients.
Cancer Smart Bomb, Part 2: Artemisinin Follow-Up: The use of artemisinin compounds with cancer patients.
Cancer Smart Bomb, Part 3: Artemisinin Update: The use of artemisinin compounds with cancer patients.
Hepalin.com - source for Artemix compounds
HOLLEY PHARMACEUTICALS: ArteMin 100: Holley Pharmaceuticals is a world leading company of farming and manufacturing high quality artemisinin.
Selective toxicity of dihydroartemisinin... (Narendra P. Singh, Henry Lai) (PDF)
Wikipedia article on Artemisinin

Field Bindweed

Anti-Angiogenic, Anti-Tumor and Immunostimulatory Effects

Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6)

Anti-angiogenic Activity of Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6)
Cancer Inhibition by Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6) and Inositol

Cancer Adjuvant Treatment: Online Reference For Health Concerns

Cancer Adjuvant Therapy - prevention and control, complementary therapies, blood tests and other medical information.

Cancer Starving Diet & Supplements

Kathleen Berard is an animal communicator offering holistic animal care consulting and is a bach flower essence practitioner.

Chemotherapy

Lena McCullough, DVM - Cancer Care

Lena McCullough, DVM - certified veterinary acupuncturist. Book in development on Path With Paws "Integrative and Holistic Methods of Treating Cancer in Cats and Dogs". You can read much of the material as articles/blog on-line at http://pathwithpaws.com/cancer-care/

Qbiotics Clinical Trials - EBC-46 is a new experimental drug for treating cancers

In treatment of over 100 dogs, cats and horses, intralesional injection of EBC-46 has successully ablated or significantly palliated a range of advanced, inoperable tumours (melanomas, sarcomas, carcinomas, mast cell tumours and sarcoids) while causing no significant long-term side effects. A topical formulation of EBC-46 has also been used to successfully treat ulcerative squamous cell carcinomas on cats and horses.

Radiation Therapy

CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE

Feline CRF Info Center
Feline Renal Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin: This web site is meant to provide information for clients considering renal transplantation in their cats and is not meant to be an all-encompassing thesis on chronic renal failure or feline kidney transplantation.
Harpsie's website - polycystic kidney disease (PKD): PKD affects around 6% of all cats, but appears to be more common in Persian cats, British Shorthairs and others with Persian ancestry.
Tanya's Feline Chronic Renal Failure - US CANNED CAT FOOD DATA In Order of Phosphorus Content
Tanya's Feline CRF Info Centre
Wysong Pet Food: High Protein & Kidneys: Article arguing that cats & dogs with CRF require high-quality protein and that protein-restricted diets (as prescribed by many veterinarians) may not be beneficial. "...Restriction of protein intake does not alter the development of renal lesions nor does it preserve renal function." (See KIRKS VETERINARY THERAPY XIII, Small Animal Practice, W. B. Saunders, page 861). The effect of protein restriction on the progression of renal damage in dogs and cats remains controversial and no definitive study exists on this matter. Not enough protein in the diet can be equally detrimental and protein malnutrition in patients with renal failure can facilitate the occurrence of other complications or lead to an early death."
AMC stem cell study to investigate intra-arterial injection for kidney disease - DVM: New York, N.Y. — A novel new study at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) is investigating the impact of intra-arterial injection of stem cells on chronic kidney disease in cats and protein-losing nephropathy in dogs.

CONSTIPATION

Feline Constipation Acute Treatment (Pat Erickson)
Feline Constipation Home Page (Pat Erickson)

EYE HEALTH

Feline Infectious Conjunctivitus - Mary B. Glaze, DVM (PDF)
Feline Ophthalmology - Alexandra van der Woerdt, DVM

FELINE ENTERIC CORONAVIRUS

FEC Synopsis - Dr. Niels C. Pedersen (UC Davis) (PDF)

FELINE HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): The basics of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) -- the most common heart disease in cats -- are described and discussed at this site.

FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS (FIP)

FIP Interview - Dr. Niels C. Pedersen (UC Davis) (PDF)
FIP Synopsis - Dr. Niels C. Pedersen (UC Davis) PDF
Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Coronavirus Web Site

FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS (FeLV) / FELINE IMMUNODEFICENCY VIRUS (FIV)

T-Cyte - Manufacturers of LTCI, the First USDA-Approved Treatment Aid for FeLV and FIV: Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator (LTCI) is the first USDA-approved treatment aid for cats with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

GENERAL RESOURCES

All About Cats Health and Wellness Center
Clinical Cardiology Concepts
DVM360.com - Proceedings - Feline Medicine Articles: Lots of Valuable Veterinary Info on a Variety of Topics
e-Pet Health Library (Broadway Vet. Hosp.)
Feline How-To Manual: Basic Nursing 101
Feline How-To Manual: Managing Bandages & Splints
Feline How-To Manual: Medications and Prescriptions
Feline How-To Manual: Pregnancy & Delivery
Merck Veterinary Manual On-line
Pawprints and Purrs Cat Health Care by Condition or Disease (Index)
Pet Web Library (Mar Vista Vet)
Preventative Health Care: How to Give a Mini-Physical Exam (Max's House)
Vet Info 4 Cats (alphabetical index) - Mike Richards, DVM
Washington State University Pet Health Topics A-Z
Winn Feline Foundation Cat Health Topics A-Z

HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)

Intro, Physiology, Diagnosis, Treatment (Long Beach AH)

HYPERTHYROIDISM

Feline Hyperthyroidism and Radioactive Iodine Therapy

INFLAMMATION

CurcuVET® (curcumin phytosome) - Thorne Research $

MEGACOLON

Megacolon - Arnold Plotnick, DVM

PARASITES

Coccidiosis, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasmosis, Worms
Flea Secure™ Light Trap: Snare adult fleas attracted to the light, heat and infra-red rays from a 5-watt or smaller nightlight bulb. Instead of plaguing your pet, the fleas jump on a sticky pad under the light.
Fleas, Ticks, Mites
Notoedric Mange (feline scabies) in Cats
Parasites of the Cat: Description, Diagnosis, Lifecycle, Treatment
RINGWORM - Dermatophyte Treatment in a Nutshell - Dane County Humane Society: Ringworm FAQ and treatment, by Dane County Humane Society, Wisconsin. Also available as a .PDF from http://www.giveshelter.org/images/stories/pdfs/our_services/dermatophyte.pdf

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI)

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease [FLUTD] (Cornell)
Harpsie's Website - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

VACCINATIONS

Feline Vaccination Guidelines (AAFP) (PDF)
Modified-Live Virus (MLV) vaccines vs. Inactivated Virus - Better Herpes protection? [AVMA Abstract]: "Results—Prior to vaccination, some of the cats had protective serum antibody titers against FPV (33%), FHV (21%), FCV (64%), and RV (3%). Following vaccination, the overall proportion of cats with protective serum antiviral antibody titers increased (FPV [90%], FHV [56%], FCV [93%], and RV [98%]). With the exception of the FHV vaccine, there were no differences in the proportions of cats protected with inactivated virus versus MLV vaccines."

VIRAL UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS (URI)

URI in Cats - Arnold Plotnick. DVM

VOMITING

How serious is vomiting? - Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM
Some Causes of Vomiting and their treatments

DON'T DECLAW!

"Many people, including animal lovers, do not realize that declawing is a surgical procedure in which the animal's toes are amputated at the last joint. A portion of the bone, not just the nail, is removed. Declawing may result in permanent lameness, arthritis, and other long-term complications. The practice, although common in the United States, is actually illegal in many countries. Great Britain's Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons goes so far as to declare declawing "unnecessary mutilation." - Paw Project

Declawing (onychectomy) Technical Facts
Frequently Asked Questions about Feline Declawing (Paw Project): Including: What is declawing? What are the risks associated with declaw surgery? Why is declawing so common? Is declawing a painful procedure? Do declawed cats have a difficulty defending themselves? Do declawed cats find homes more easily because they won't damage furniture? Do people abandon or euthanize their cats, if veterinarians do not perform a declawing procedure? Does declawing contribute to behavioral problems such as litter box avoidance or biting?
How to Properly Trim Your Cat's Claws
SoftPaws Nail Caps $

DRUGS & TOXINS

Brand Name Product Info

CONVENIA® Injectable Antibiotic (Pfizer)

Convenia: Worth the Risk? - Lisa A. Pierson, DVM
Convenia® - Pfizer Prescribing Information (PDF)

RENALZIN® Phosphate binder (Bayer)

VETERINARY PHARMACIES & MEDICAL SUPPLIES

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy - Compounding Pharmacy (Texas) $: BCP Veterinary Pharmacy is an animal-only pharmacy. The creation of the original VetChews® in which the raw drug is compounded into a chewable treat base form has dramatically increased compliance for many patients. VetChews® are available in meat and fish flavors such as beef, tuna, liver, chicken, fish and seafood.
Clavamox Tablets for Dogs and Cats Pfizer Animal Health (Pet Pharmacy (Rx) - Cat (Rx)): Free Shipping. Great Low Price. Clavamox Tablets for Dogs and Cats is a broad spectrum antibiotic for use in dogs and cats. Clavamox Tablets (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium) contain amoxicillin and clavulanic acid as potassium salt. Clavamox Tablets are used in dogs and cats for skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses and cellulitis. Clavamox has been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease. Clavamox may be used in cats fo
Elizabethan & Recovery Collars: Comfy Cone at Drs. Foster and Smith: Shop Comfy Cone, the smart alternative to stiff "Elizabethan" recovery collars
Elizabethan Collar for Cats: ProCollar Protective Collar at Drs. Foster and Smith: Elizabethan collar helps stop your cat from biting and scratching due to allergies, wounds, stitches, or post-surgery without sacrifice to your feline's comfort.

Cap-M-Quik Capsule Filling Equipment (avail. sizes 1, 0, 00, 000) $

Capsule (Actual Size) Chart (PDF)

Capsules & Filling Equipment - T.U.B. Enterprises (avail. sizes 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 00, 000) $

Capsuline® Capsule Filling Equipment (avail. sizes 3, 1, 0) $

Common Cat Toxicities

Drug info - Veterinary Partners Pet Pharmacy

Drugs to Avoid in Cats

Drugs.com Veterinary Product Database

Inhalation Anesthetics

Liquid Potpourri Hazards in Cats (PDF)

NSAIDs and Cats - AAFP Guidelines PDF

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery full article (2010) for Veterinary Professionals. Consensus Guidlines of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).

Plants & Other Chemicals Toxic to Cats

Plants & Your Cats (Cat Fanciers' Assoc.)

Poisonous Plants to Animals (chart)

Toxic Household Items

Vets Required to Write Prescriptions Upon Client Request (which states)

EMERGENCY CARE

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

ABC's of Feline CPR (PDF)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Feline CPR

EMERGENCY HOSPITALS/CLINICS (Los Angeles, CA area)

All Pets Medical Centre (West Hills, CA 818-883-2600) $: Veterinarian and personnel on duty 6 days/week trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has. Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life. Emergencies can be things such a snail bait poisoning, hit by car, and chocolate ingestion. * All Pets Medical Centre * Dr. William Martin * 7606 Fallbrook Ave.* West Hills, CA * 818-883-2600
Animal Emergency Centre (Studio City 818-760-3882) $
Animal Specialty Group - Veterinary Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Animal Emergency (Los Angeles West of Glendale 818-244-7977): Animal Specialty Group * Los Angeles Veterinary Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Animal Emergency * Tel: (818) 244-7977 * Fax: (818) 507-9418 * 4641 Colorado Boulevard * Los Angeles, CA 90039
City of Angels Veterinary Specialty Center (Culver City 310-558-6100) $

Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA) $

FEMA: Information for Pet Owners

First Aid & Emergency Care - Online Reference

First Aid: Vital Signs & CPR (Cat's World)

FINANCIAL AID

CareCredit Flexible Payment Plans
Feline Outreach - Organizations that can help with veterinary bills
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (California)
IMOM.org - Pets in Need
Trouble Affording Veterinary Care? (HSUS)

FOOD

Antser® Ant-Proof Barrier $
Automatic (outdoor & battery-capable) Food Dispenser $
Carnivore Connection to Nutrition in Cats - Debra L. Zoran, DVM (PDF)
Cat Food Uncovered
Feeding Cats a Diet of Whole Raw Foods - rawfedcats
Feeding Tubes for Cats - Lisa A. Pierson, DVM
Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition - Lisa A. Pierson, DVM: Summary: "Diet is the brick and mortar of health. This web page lays out some often-ignored principles of feline nutrition and explains why cats have a better chance at optimal health if they are fed a canned food diet instead of dry kibble. "
Feline Nutrition: Our mission is to message the benefits of a natural, raw diet for cats, especially the one on your lap! Join the Feline Nutrition Education Society!
Feline Nutrition Awareness Effort: Advocating a canned or raw high-meat-protein, moderate-fat, low-carbohydrate, grain-free, species-appropriate, domestic feline diet.
Fool-a-Bug Food Bowls $
Keeping Raccoons Away From Food (Raccoons Can't Jump)
Living with an E-Tube (Kitty Kollar) $: Home Page
Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food - Jean Hofve, DVM
Tanya's Feline Chronic Renal Failure - US CANNED CAT FOOD DATA In Order of Phosphorus Content
TruthaboutPetFood.com: Providing pet owners with resources to learn about dog food and cat food safety, recalls, ingredients, and regulations.
Wag.com: Online Pet Supplies & Food
What’s Really in Pet Food - Born Free USA

HOLIDAY TIPS

Holiday Safety Tips (ASPCA)
Tree Decorating 101

INSURANCE

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance $
Petplan Insurance $
Pets Best Insurance $
VPI Pet Insurance $

KITTEN CARE

Kitten Care Handbook - food, warmth, poop: KITTEN RESCUE - dedicated to the forgotten felines of Los Angeles
Kitten Growth Chart - Debra Eldredge, DVM
Kitten Growth Progression Photo Summary: 1 day - 10 weeks (Alley Cat Allies)
Kitten Growth Progression Photos: 1st week (Alley Cat Allies)
Raising Orphan Kittens
Socializing Kittens (PDF)

LAB TESTS

Blood Analysis and Testing Guide for Pet Owners (Antech Diagnostics) (PDF)
Convert International to U.S. Values (Labquest)
Cytology: Diagnostic Procedures for the Private Practice Laboratory: Merck Veterinary Manual. Diagnostic techniques and interpretation.
Dictionary of Veterinary Terms
Explanations of Values (PDF)
Fecal flotation for detecting parasite burdens in faeces.: Complete veterinary guide to fecal flotation: the parasites it detects, how it is performed, sample collection, false positives, false negatives and best flotation solutions.for each parasite.
Kit4Cat | Cat urine sample collection sand
Urinalysis Dipstick Interpretation
Veterinary Abbreviations Explained
Health Meter Cat Litter and Detect by Nullodor USA
HISTOVET Surgical Pathology: Welcome to HISTOVET: HISTOVET Surgical Pathology provides rapid veterinary diagnostic histopathology and cytology, with particular interest in dermatopathology, oncology, ophthalmology, and endoscopic biopsies.

LEGAL

Animal Law Enforcement Field Guide Calif. (PDF)
Tenants with Disabilities: The Right to Keep a Service Animal (PAWS/LA)

LOS ANGELES ORGANIZATIONS

HOSPITALS/CLINICS (Los Angeles, CA area)

Advanced Veterinary Medical Imaging [Radioactive Iodine Therapy] (Los Angeles 310-477-4453) $
All Pets Medical Centre (West Hills, CA 818-883-2600) $: Veterinarian and personnel on duty 6 days/week trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has. Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life. Emergencies can be things such a snail bait poisoning, hit by car, and chocolate ingestion. * All Pets Medical Centre * Dr. William Martin * 7606 Fallbrook Ave.* West Hills, CA * 818-883-2600
Animal Emergency Centre (Studio City 818-760-3882) $
Animal Specialty Group - Veterinary Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Animal Emergency (Los Angeles West of Glendale 818-244-7977): Animal Specialty Group * Los Angeles Veterinary Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Animal Emergency * Tel: (818) 244-7977 * Fax: (818) 507-9418 * 4641 Colorado Boulevard * Los Angeles, CA 90039
City of Angels Veterinary Specialty Center (Culver City 310-558-6100) $

Best Friends Catnippers spay/neuter clinic

City of L.A. Animal Services & Shelters

Clinico - spay/neuter clinic (Pico Rivera, San Pedro, Van Nuys)

Feral Cat Caretakers Coalition

Feral Cat Coalition Example Clinic

FixNation - spay/neuter clinic

Golden State Humane Society (Long Beach, Garden Grove) - veterinary/spay/neuter clinic $

Kitten Rescue - rescue & adoptions

List of Humane Cat Organizations

Rescue Me Pet Foundation - rescue & adoptions

SMART: SMall Animal Rescue Team - Los Angeles Animal Services

Stray Cat Alliance - traps, rescue & adoptions

Rescue, Adoptions, Trap/Neuter, Community Education, Advocacy & Dispute-Resolution for community cats. Weekly adoption event every Saturday & Sunday, Noon-3:30pm at: Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies * 11055 Pico Blvd. * Los Angeles, CA 90064

Valley Wildlife Care - rescue birds, possums, squirrels, etc.

It's not uncommon for cat caretakers to come across other animals in distress. This organization is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. Their site contains specific contacts who can address what can be done to assist wildlife in need.

Wildlife Rehabilitation sources

NEUTER/SPAY (See Los Angeles Organizations)

DETERMINING THE SEX OF KITTENS

Fosters & Smith Diagram
Kitten Rescue Diagram
Siamese Planet Photos

“QuickSpay” & "Scrotal Incision Castration" techniques by W. Marvin Mackie, DVM

LAPAROSCOPIC OVARIECTOMY: A minimally invasive alternative to a spay

NUISANCE PREVENTION/DETERRENTS

Bulldog Pest Control - House Crawlspace Access Guards: House Crawlspace Access Guards. Hinged, swinging, lockable grills.
Contech CatStop® $
Contech ScareCrow® $
How to Live With Cats in Your Neighborhoods (Alley Cat Allies) (PDF)
Humane Eviction | Skunks
Keeping Cats Out of Gardens & Yards
PetVision Liberator Leap Activated cat collar: The Liberator Leap Activated cat collar produces an audio and visual alarm, activated by the force of movement when a cat launches itself to attack a bird, and gives the bird enough time to escape. The frequency of the audio alarm is threatening to birds, but inoffensive to cats and humans.

PUBLICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Cat Care Basics Manual (HSUS) (PDF)
Feline Husbandry Book - Dr. Niels C. Pedersen (UC Davis)
Feral Cat Caretaker's Challenges & Solutions (PDF)
Feral Cat Caretaking Workshop Caretaker's Workbook $
Merck Veterinary Manual On-line
Feral Cats and the Public—A Healthy Relationship - Alley Cat Allies: Dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of our nation's cats. Organization advocating trap/neuter/return as a method of reducing feral cat populations. Action alerts, donation information, FAQ, newsletters, press releases, and merchandise.

SHELTERS, FEEDING STATIONS & FENCING

Cat Enclosures and Cat Runs
Coyote Fencing - Coyote Roller $
FeralVilla Shelters $
Preventing Water from Freezing: Solutions to keep the cats' water from freezing in wintertime.
Shelter Ideas - extensive illustrated Gallery: Alley Cat Allies Gallery of Shelter ideas, from pre-built (purchase or modify) with links to instructions.
Spay and Stay: Making an inexpensive Winter Shelter

TRANSPORT

General Transport Lists
How to Arrange a Transport for a Rescued Animal: How to set up a transport for a rescued animal: transport requests, the run sheet, transport groups, state laws
Pet Airways $

TRAPPING

MICROCHIPS

Advanced GPS Tracking Systems | Tagg the Pet Tracker $: Tagg the Pet Tracker uses advanced GPS technology for its pet tracking systems. Tagg your pet today with this stylish, light-weight water-resistant device!
Found Animals Microchip Registry
Microchip implant (animal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Details of use, manufacturers, chip readers, frequencies, etc.
Pet Microchip Lookup - Powered by AAHA
Pet Microchip Lookup Database

Alley Cat Allies Collapsible Drop Trap $

Animal Carriers and Restraints

Caring For Cats Held in Traps

Digital Inspection Camera with Recorder

Digital Inspection Camera with Recorder by Cen-Tech. Sold by Harbor Freight. Good for looking under houses and in tight spaces.

Drop Box Traps - Heart of the Earth

Drop box trap for those wary hard to catch cats

Havahart Humane Traps $

How to Build & Use Your Own Drop Trap

Midwest Homes For Pets - Cat Playpen/Large Cage

Neighborhood Cats / How to Build & Use Your Own Drop Trap

Snyder Cat Cottage™ (Cages) $

Manufacturer of various cages and kennel runs, portable and fixed position, suitable for rescuers, pet stores, and other animal care facilities.

Tomahawk Traps $

Tru-Catch Gravity Traps $

VIDEOS

Administering Subcutaneous (Sub-Q) Fluids

Administering Sub-Q Fluids (Mar Vista Vet) (YouTube)
Cat Receiving Fluids at Home (YouTube)
Step-by-Step Sub-Q Fluid Therapy (Flagler) (YouTube)
Sub Q IV Assembly and Technique (YouTube)
Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy (Cornell) (YouTube)
Syringe Method (YouTube)

Cat Owner's Guide to Cancer (Cornell)

This narrated live-action video with 3-D animations is designed to give pet owners a complete overview of cancer, covering everything from understanding how pets get cancer, to strategies for early detection, diagnosis and treatment. Get a behind-the-scenes look at pets who undergo radiation and chemotherapy and learn about advanced treatment options available for pets. Authors: Margaret McEntee, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR(RO), Dennis Bailey, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), and Jodi Korich, DVM. ALSO AVAILABLE as a DVD for $21.95, but free to watch the individual chapters on the site.

1. Introduction
2. What is Cancer?
3. Why Do Pets Get Cancer?
4. Early Detection
5. Diagnosing Cancer
6. Making Treatment Decisions
7. Mandy's Chemotherapy (cat)
8. Triton's Radiation Therapy (dog)

Cat Owner's Guide to Kidney Disease (Cornell)

This video series will provide you with a complete overview of kidney disease in cats. Animations help explain how kidney disease develops and make it easy to learn how to manage kidney disease through subcutaneous fluids, therapeutic diets, and medications. Authors: Drs. Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, Dip. ACVIM, Joe Wakshlag, MS, DVM, PhD and Jodi Korich, DVM. ALSO AVAILABLE as a DVD for $21.95, but free to watch the individual chapters on the site.

1. How is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
2. Understanding Kidney Disease
3. Dietary & Drug Therapy
4. Diuresis & Hospitalization
5. Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy

Socializing Feral Kittens

Socializing Feral Kittens - Part 1 (YouTube)
Socializing Feral Kittens - Part 2 (YouTube)
Socializing Feral Kittens - Part 3 (YouTube)

Trapping

Drop Trap (Tomahawk) Set Up and Tear Down (YouTube): Tomahawk Live Trap model DT1. The Neighborhood Cats Drop Trap set up and tear down. This trap is designed for catching wary cats that are shy of box style traps.
How to Trap an Entire Colony
Use of a Drop Trap (YouTube)

Brushing Your Cat's Teeth (Cornell)

Narrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to brush your cat's teeth. Slowly train your cat to accept brushing by following a simple 4-week training program. Clear, easy to understand explanations featuring live-action video and animated details. Flash video format. Running time approximately 7 minutes. Authors: Jodi Korich, DVM and Eric Davis, DVM, DACVD

Feline SCC: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats (VetVid) - YouTube

Feral Cat Clinic Procedure (graphic content)