Feline Behavior and Health

There is a wealth of information on the Internet about feline health and behavior. Below we have identified some resources along with links to information on some very common issues.

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Choosing a Cat (or Kittens)
• Choosing the Right Cat for Your Family
• When Two are Better than One
• Choose the Pet for Your Pet Carefully (adults vs. kittens and males vs. females)
Kittens
• Welcome Home Furry Baby
• Tips for Raising a Happy Kitten
• Taming Feral Kittens
• Why Kittens Should Be Adopted In Pairs
• Kitten Proofing Your Home
• Holiday Safety With Your Kitten in Mind
Keeping Your Cat(s) Indoors
• Selecting the Right Environmental Enrichment for Your Cat
• What Indoor Cats Need to be Happy
• Indoor Vs. Outdoor Cats
• Is Your Indoor Cat Bored? 12 Ways to Prevent Boredom
Declawing and Scratching Issues
• Declawing: Behavior Modification or Destructive Surgery by the Animal Protection Institute
• Surgical Claw Removal: An Extreme Solution by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights
• Is Declawing Cruel?
• The Truth About Declawing
• What Are We Doing to Our Cats
• Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Furniture Without Declawing
• www.declawing.com
• Feline Behaviorist Pam Johnson Bennett’s web site
• www.de-clawing.com: A directory of major de-clawing web sites
• What You Need to Know about Declawing - Cruelty or Convenience?
Litter Box Issues
• Prevention of Litter Box Problems by Cats International
• Litter Box Problem Solutions
• Spraying Problems Can be Solved
• The Importance of Good Introduction (Between Felines)
• Lapsed Litterbox Users
Introduction Issues
• How to Introduce Your New Cat to Other Cats
• May I Introduce....Fido?
• Bringing Baby Home
Territorial Issues
• The Cat's View of Territory
• Sharing the Turf
• Sharing the Turf Part II Scent Markings
Allergy Issues
• Allergic? You Can Keep Your Cat!
• Clean the Air
Other Resources on Feline Behavior and Health
• Cornell University, Feline Health Center
• Drs. Foster and Smith
• Cats International
• Humane Society of the United States, Pet Information Center
• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Companion Animal Care
• PetPlace
• Bathing a cat
• www.capitalcat.com - Arlington, VA
• www.PetBehaviorist.com - Companion Animal Behavior

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