Adopting a feline is a lifetime commitment and not to be taken lightly. You can live with and enjoy your cat for many years to come if you take proper care of them now through regular veterinary visits, vaccinations, good home care, and environmental enrichment.
General information on the care of cats and kittens
Kitten-proofing your home
Introducing a new cat or kitten to your animal family *
Vaccinations and general preventative medicine recommended by PMCOD*
Plants poisonous to cats/kittens
Feline Leukemia Virus/Feline AIDS Virus
Videos from Cornell Feline Health Center :
How to give insulin injections
Giving your cat a pill or liquid medication
Trimming your cat's claws
Taking your cat's temperature
Brushing your cat's teeth
We recommend the following reading material as regards your feline family member: Informational sheets courtesy of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP): The above links are for viewing only, but a hard copy can be obtained from PMCOD. Books
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“Getting Started: Clicker Training for Cats” by Karen Pryor
- “The Cat's House” by Bob Walker for ideas on enrichment
- "Feline Behavior” by Bonnie Beaver
- “The Fastidious Feline: How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems” by Patricia McConnell
Internet Link : http://www.healthycatsforlife.com
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