Home | Resources | Feline Health Links | Show Planning Guide | Legislative Alerts

---

Feline Health Related Links

---

Last Updated: Monday, February 01, 2010

We have done our best to include links to pages on over 100 feline health topics, as well as general topics such as travel with your pet and quarantine regulations. Because this list of links has grown extensively over the last two years and now covers over 100 subjects, we have alphabetized and cross-referenced the list to make it easier to find a topic. If you wish to search for a specific topic, we suggest using CTRL F to start your search option.

The following links are included here for informational and educational purposes only. Please be aware that the Internet Cat Club has no control over the content of any of these sites and that web sites may change their content frequently. The linking to these sites should not be taken as an endorsement of either the content or ideas expressed at these sites.

If you have a health question with regards to your cat, your veterinarian is your best source of information. Diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions should always be in consultation with one's own veterinarian.

Published scientific articles are listed occasionally, and these may possibly be found at local veterinary college libraries or with the help of your veterinarian. The year of the publication is included in each listing and it should be noted that more current information may now be available. If we have found an online abstract of a published scientific article, we have included the link which will contain the publication cite.

Occasionally, a web master will get the urge to totally reorganize a web site, which creates havoc with linked lists such as ours. So, if you find a link that does not work, please let us know. In May 2007, we completed a complete check of each of these links to confirm that they are indeed working links. We'd like to keep this list as up-to-date as possible, and appreciate your help in doing so.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M
N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W| X | Y | Z

RECOMMENDED BOOK:

• FELINE HUSBANDRY, Neils C. Pedersen, DVM, PhD, 1991. Contains a wonderful 45 page chapter on the design and management of a cattery - complete with photos, plans, standards and guidelines. Highly recommended.

  While used copies of Feline Husbandry are sometimes available through amazon.com, they command a high price. PDF files of the chapters in this book have been made available by Dr. Pedersen for free download on the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health web site. A revision is currently underway.

VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY:

• Dictionary of Veterinary Terms - PetEducation.com

GENETICS, DNA & DIAGNOSTIC TESTING LABS

VGL - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (USA)

PENNGEN - Department of Clinical Studies (USA)

VCGL - Veterinary Gardiac Genetics Lab (USA)

LABOKLIN - Laboratory for Clinical Diagnostics - UK

LABOKLIN - Labor Fur Klinische Diagnistik (Germany)

MEDICATIONS LIBRARY:

• The Pet Pharmacy - Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com

---

A

1. ACNE
   • Feline Acne - Veninfo.com

2. ACROMEGALY
   • Acromegaly - Mike Richards, DVM
   • reference articles:
     1. Moroff SD, Kazacos E, Peterson ME. Pathology of feline acromegaly. Proceedings Annu Meet Am Col Vet Pathol 1989;120.
     2. McClaine K, Randolph JF, DelPiero F: Use of somatomedin C in the diagnosis of feline acromegaly. Vet Med, 92:23-36,1997. First Place, 1996 Challenging Case Contest.

3. AGGRESSION
   • Cat Aggression - Vetinfo.com

4. ALLERGIES
   • FELINE:
     • Allergic Problems in Cats - Michael Richards, DVM
     • Skin Allergies - Your Animal's Health

   • HUMAN:
     • How to Live with Cats and Allergies - About.com

5. AMYLOIDOSIS
   • Renal Amyloidosis in Cats
   • Analysis of cDNA sequences of feline SAAs (Abstract) - MedLine
   • Feline Liver Disease - FAB

6. ANATOMY
   • Cat Anatomy Tutorial - Kenyon College
   • Heart - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Digestive System: Normal Feline Colon | Normal Stomach | Normal Feline Dentition - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Patellar Luxation - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Hip Dysplasia (Canine) - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Normal Feline Thorax (lungs, etc.) - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Normal Feline Lower Urinary System - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Ovariohysterectomy - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Pyometra - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
   • Feline Eye - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy

7. ARTHRITIS
   • Arthritis in Cats - Holly Frisby, DVM - PetEducation.com
   • Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Cats - Holly Frisby, DVM & Joe Bodewes, DVM - PetEducation.com

8. ASTHMA
   • Feline Asthma - S.Y. Gardner, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2005 Conference
   • Feline Asthma - Feline Advisory Bureau
   • Feline Asthma - Dr. Margaret Muns, DVM
   • Fritz the Brave! - story of an asthmatic cat and its treatments

   Return To Alphabetical Index
   Report a Broken Link

   B

9. BABIES AND CATS
   • New Baby and Your Cat - About.com
   • Babies and Cats Can Co-exist - Sarah Hartwell
   • Cats and Babies - FAB

10. BEHAVIOR
    • Aggressive Cats: Diagnosis and Management - Claude Beata, DVM, Behaviorist GFNVS, DECBVM-CA, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Problem Behaviors - PetEducation.com
    • Addressing Common Feline Behavior Problems - Soraya V. Juarbe-Diaz, D.V.M.
    • Behavior Problems in Cats - Michael Richards, DVM
    • Behavior Problems - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Spraying and Soiling Indoors - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK
    • Preventing Spraying - from CATS FOR DUMMIES
    • Tooth & Nail--Overcoming Your Cat's Nasty Habits
    • Ankle Biting
    • Petting Related Agression - PetEductation.com

11. BITES
    • Cat and Dog Bites - Familydoctor.org
    • Bites and Scratches - Familydoctor.org

12. BLADDER
    • See Urinary Tract

13. BLOOD
    • Feline Blood Types - Cynda Crawford, DVM
    • Blood and Lymph Disorders of Cats - Michael Richards, DVM
    • UF Veterinarians Blood Type Mismatch in Breeding is Leading Cause of Fading Kitten Syndrome - University of Florida
    • Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM
    • Haemobartonellosis - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • Feline Infectious Anaemia (FIA) - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK
    • See also Fading Kitten Syndrome
    • Scientific articles:
      • Kohn B, Hohenhaus A, Giger U. Hemolytic anemia caused by increased osmotic fragility of erythrocytes in cats (Abstr 118). J Vet Int Med 1996;10;178.

14. BODY & BUILD
    • Cats: Plans for Perfection - National Geographic

15. BORDETELLA
    • Bordetella Bronchiseptica: Is YOUR Cattery at Risk? - Jennifer Reding
    • Bordetella in Cats - Vetstream

16. BOWEL
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Cat - Susan Little, DVM, Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Health Committee
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs and Cats - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Your Animal's Health
    • Constipation in Cats - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • Housesoiling
      • A Practical Approach to Housesoiling - Susan Little, DVM
      • Spraying and Soiling Indoors - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK

17. BREEDS
    • Breed Profiles - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)

18. BREEDING & CATTERY
    • BEFORE YOU BREED... The Inside Scoop On The Breeding Business - Barbara French for CATS Magazine
    • So You Want To Raise Kittens? - Janice Reichle/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Yearbook
    • The Pros and Cons of Inbreeding - Sarah Hartwell
    • Medical Concerns for Orphan and Fading Kittens - Julie K. Levy, DVM, PhD
    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Persian Cats - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Basic Cattery Planning - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Basics of Color and Pattern Inheritance - scanned image (takes a while to load)
    • Color Chart - Solid Color - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Color Chart - Pointed - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Color Chart - Sex Linked Red - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Tube Feeding - Janice Reichle/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Yearbook

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    C

19. CALICI VIRUS
    • Calici Virus - CFA Health Committee
    • See also Respiratory Problems, Rhinotracheitis

20. CANCER
    • Drug-laser therapy is promising treatment for pet cancer - CNN News Report
    • See also Chemotherapy
    • Cancer - AVMA

21. CAT SCRATCH DISEASE
    • Cat Scratch Disease - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Cat Scratch Disease - Familydoctor.org
    • Infections: Cat Scratch Disease - Familydoctor.org
    • Cat Scratch Disease - National AIDS Treatment Information Project
    • Cat Scratch Disease in Humans - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • Cat Scratch Disease - DrGreene.org
    • Unraveling Mysteries Associated with Cat-Scratch Disease, Bacillary Angiomatosis, and Related Syndromes - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
    • Definition of Cat Scratch Disease - MedicineNet.com

22. CARDIOMYOPATHY
    • Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory - TEST FOR HCM - Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 2004, Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology), World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - A Succint Review .. - Chuck Newman, PhD, DVM
    • Cardiomyopathy - Michael Richards, DVM
    • Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Jody A. Chinitz, Marcia J. Munro, and Mark D. Kittleson, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
    • Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - About.com
    • Scientific articles:
      • Fox PR. Feline cardiomyopathies: diagnosis and therapy. Proceedings, 5th Internatl Vet Emerg Crit Care Symp 1996:71-73.
      • Fox PR, Maron BJ. Echocardiographic identification of spontaneously occurring feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a potential animal model of human disease. J Am Coll Cardiol 1994;23(2) Suppl Abstr Issue:26A.
      • Fox PR. Feline cardiomyopathy: update and review. Proceedings, North Am Vet Conf 1993;7:33-34.

23. CHYLOTHORAX
    • Chylothorax in Dogs and Cats - Jennifer L. Rockwell, DVM; Perry J. Bain, DVM, PhD; Halise L. Diamond, DVM; Kenneth S. Latimer, DVM, PhD
    • Chylothorax: A Mysterious Disease of Cats - Linda March, Information Specialist, University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine

24. CLAWS
    • Clipping Your Pet's Nails - Marty Smith, DVM

25. COLON
    • Colitis - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM

26. CRYPTORCHIDISM
    • Cryptorchidism in the Cat - Susan Little, DVM

27. CYSTITIS
    • See Urinary Tract

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    D

28. DEAFNESS
    • Congenital Deafness and Its Recognition - George M. Strain, PhD, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University.
    • Cat Breeds with Congenital Deafness - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University.
    • White Cats, Eye Color and Deafness - Sarah Hartwell

29. DECLAWING
    • Declawing: A Guidance Statement - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • DECLAWING CATS: Issues & Alternatives
    • The Facts About Declawing: What You Really Need to Know - Max's House
    • Declawing Cats: More Than Just a Manicure - Humane Society of the United States
    • Stop Your Cat from Scratching Your Furniture Without Declawing - Dr. Christianne Schelling
    • Paws Come with Claws - Friends of Animals
    • Is Declawing Cruel? - Petstation
    • See also: Scratching Posts

30. DENTAL CARE
    • Anatomy: Feline Teeth - Pawsonline.info
    • Brushing Your Cat's Teeth and Home Dental Care - Holly Frisby, DVM - PetEducation.com
    • Periodontal Disease - Holly Frisby, DVM - PetEducation.com
    • The Cat's Mouth - Dental facts - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • Oral Disease in Cats and Dogs - Dr. Tom Lonsdale B.Vet.Med. MRCVS
    • Periodontal Disease:The Pet food Industry, Veterinary Profession and You - Dr. Tom Lonsdale B.Vet.Med. MRCVS
    • Dental Homecare - Cats in Canada
    • See also Gingivitis, Mouth, Teeth

31. DIABETES
    • Living with Feline Diabetes - NetPets
    • Diabetes in Cats - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • MAILING LIST: Feline Diabetes
    • Scientific Articles:
      • Peterson ME. Diagnosis and management of insulin resistance in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1995;25:691-714.
      • . Peterson ME, Sampson GR. CVT update: insulin and insulin syringes. In: Bonagura JD (ed). Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XII. Philadelphia:WB Saunders Company 1995;387-390.
      • Greco DS, Peterson ME (guest eds). Diabetes Mellitus. Vet Clin North Am 1995;25:526-766.
      • Greco DS, Broussard JD, Peterson ME. Insulin therapy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1995;25(3):677-690.
      • Broussard JD, Wallace MS. Insulin treatment of diabetes mellitus in the dog and cat. In: Bonagura JD (ed). Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XII. Philadelphia:WB Saunders Company 1995;398-401.
      • Garvey MS. Feline diabetes mellitus. Proceedings, Illinois State Vet MedAssoc, 1994.
      • Garvey MS. Complications of diabetes mellitus. Proceedings, Texas Vet MedAsso 1994;21-33.
      • Christopher MM, Broussard, JD, Harvey JW, Warner CB, Peterson ME. Feline Heinz bodies as in vivo markers of oxidative injury: association with ketoacidosis in diabetic cats. Proceedings, 1st Annu Meet Oxygen Soc, 1993.

32. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
    • Tips for Keeping Your Dog or Cat Safe During a Disaster - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Disaster Relief Committee
    • Code 3 Associates - professional disaster response team for animal rescue
    • Disaster Planning Tips - Code 3 Associates
    • Pets and Disasters - FEMA
    • Get Pets Ready for Possible Hurricane Evacuation - FEMA

33. DISEASES
    • See the listing of FELINE DISEASES

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    E

34. EAR INFECTIONS
    • Ear Mites in Cats - vetinfo4cats.com
    • Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats - ThePetCenter.com
    • See Also: Deafness

35. EPILEPSY
    • Epilepsy (Feline)
    • Idiopathic Epilepsy - Your Animal's Health

36. EUTHANASIA
    • Facing Pet Euthanasia - Sarah Probst, Information Specialist, University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
    • How do I know it's time? Pet euthanasia - AVMA

37. EYES
    • ANATOMY:
      • Normal Feline Eye - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
      • Eye Anatomy & Function - Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
    • Ocular Manifestations of Feline Systemic Diseases - Maurice Roze, DVM, DECVO, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Corneal Diseases in Cats - Maurice Roze, DVM, DECVO, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Conjunctivitis - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM
    • Progressive Retinal Degeneration (Atrophy) - Marty Smith, DVM and Holly Frisby, DVM
    • Progressive Retinal Atrophy - PetEducation.com
    • Strabismus - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM
    • Abstracts Online:
      • Maggs DJ, Nasisse MP, Kass PH. Efficacy of oral supplementation with L-lysine in cats latently infected with feline herpesvirus. Am J Vet Res. 2003; 64(1): 37-42. [PubMed]

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    F

38. FADING KITTENS
    • Medical Concerns for Orphan and Fading Kittens - Julie K. Levy, DVM, PhD
    • The Fading Kitten Syndrome and Neonatal Isoerythrolysis - Dr. Urs Giger, et al.
    • UF Veterinarians Blood Type Mismatch in Breeding is Leading Cause of Fading Kitten Syndrome - University of Florida
    • See also Blood

39. FELINE CORONAVIRUS
    • Abtsracts Online:
      • A study of naturally occurring feline coronavirus infections in kittens - Diane Addie, O Jarret (1992) [PubMed]
      • A review of coronavirus infection in the central nervous system of cats and mice. Foley JE, Leutenegger C. (2001) [PubMed]
      • Long-term impact on a closed household of pet cats of natural infection with feline coronavirus, feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Addie DD, Dennis JM, Toth S, Callanan JJ, Reid S, Jarrett O. (2000) [PubMed]
      • Prevalence and genetic pattern of feline coronaviruses in urban cat populations. Kiss I, Kecskemeti S, Tanyi J, Klingeborn B, Belak S. (2000) [PubMed]

40. FELINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA - FIA
    • Feline Infectious Anaemia (FIA) - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK
    • See also: Blood

41. FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS - FIP
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Dr. Diane Addie, Researcher, University of Glasgow, Scotland.
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Alice Wolf, DVM, DipACVIM, ABVP (Fe) Small Animal Medicine, Texas A&M University
    • The Orion Foundation - raising money for FIP studies
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
    • Feline Infectious Peritonitis - VetInfo
    • Abstracts Online:
      • Placebo-controlled evaluation of a modified life virus vaccine against feline infectious peritonitis: safety and efficacy under field conditions. Fehr D, Holznagel E, Bolla S, Hauser B, Herrewegh AA, Horzinek MC, Lutz H. [PubMed]
      • Virologic and immunologic aspects of feline infectious peritonitis virus infection. Pedersen, N. C. (1987). [PubMed]
      • Two related strains of feline peritonitis virus (FIPV) isolated from immunocompromised cats infected with a feline enteric coronavirus (FECV). Poland, A.M., Vennema, H., Foley, J.E. and Pedersen, N.C. (1996) [PubMed]
      • Epidemiology of feline infectious peritonitis among cats examined at veterinary medical teaching hospitals. Rohrbach BW, Legendre AM, Baldwin CA, Lein DH, Reed WM, Wilson RB. (2001) [PubMed]
      • Feline infectious peritonitis. Andrew SE. (2000) [PubMed]
      • Long-term impact on a closed household of pet cats of natural infection with feline coronavirus, feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Addie DD, Dennis JM, Toth S, Callanan JJ, Reid S, Jarrett O. (2000) [PubMed]
    • Published Scientific articles:
      • Kline KL, Joseph RJ, Averill DR. Feline infectious peritonitis with neurologic involvement: clinical and pathological findings in 24 cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1994;30:11-118.

42. FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS - FIV
    • FIV - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
    • American Association of Feline Practitioners FIV & FeLV Testing Guidelines - PetEducation.com
    • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - VetInfo
    • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) - Alice M. Wolf and Bruce Lawhorn (The Texas A&M University System)
    • My Cat Has FIV - About.com
    • Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - Animal Health Channel
    • Abstract Online:
      • Epidemiology of feline leukaemia and feline immunodeficiency virus infections in the Czech Republic. Knotek Z, Hajkova P, Svoboda M, Toman M, Raska V. (1999) [PubMed]

43. FELINE LEUKEMIA - FeLV
    • Feline Leukemia - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Health Committee
    • FeLV - Feline Leukemia - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Feline Leukemia - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
    • Feline Leukemia - VetInfo
    • Feline Leukemia: Prevention and control through nutritional immunotherapy - Your Animal's Health
    • American Association of Feline Practitioners FIV & FeLV Testing Guidelines - PetEducation.com
    • Abstracts Online:
      • Long-term impact on a closed household of pet cats of natural infection with feline coronavirus, feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Addie DD, Dennis JM, Toth S, Callanan JJ, Reid S, Jarrett O. (2000) [PubMed]
      • Epidemiology of feline leukaemia and feline immunodeficiency virus infections in the Czech Republic. Knotek Z, Hajkova P, Svoboda M, Toman M, Raska V. (1999) [PubMed]

44. FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE (FLUTD)
    • Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
    • See also FUS

45. FELINE LYMPHOSARCOMA
    • Lymphosarcoma in Cats - Mary Ann Vonderhaar and Wallace B. Morrison
    • Lymphosarcoma in Cats - Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
    • See also Cancer
    • See also Chemotherapy
    • See also Sarcoma
    • MAILING LIST: Feline Lymphoma
    • Scientific articles:
      • Mauldin GE. Chemotherapy of feline lymphoma. Proceedings, 13th Annual Vet Med Forum ACVIM 1995;258-260.
      • Maudline GN. Treatment of nasal tumors in dogs and cats. Proceedings, 13th Annual Vet Med Forum ACVIM 1995;890-892.

46. FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA
    • Feline Panleukopenia - Holly Frisby, DVM

47. FELINE UROLOGICAL SYNDROME - FUS
    • FUS - Feline Urological Syndrome - NetPets
    • See also Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

48. FERAL CATS - MANAGEMENT
    • AHA/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Feral Cat Conference - National Pet Alliance (Karen Johnson speech)
    • Feral Cat Coalition - Feral Cat Coalition
    • Feral Cat Shelter (How to Build) - Alley Cat Allies/Feral Cat Coalition
    • Feral Colony Management and Control - Alley Cat Allies/Feral Cat Coalition
    • Health Care for Feral Cats - Alley Cat Allies/Feral Cat Coalition
    • Orphan Kittens (Raising) - Feral Cat Coalition
    • Relocating Feral Cats - Alley Cat Allies/Feral Cat Coalition
    • TTVAR - Trap, Test, Vaccinate, Alter, & Release Programs - National Pet Alliance
    • TTVARM Programs - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Taming Feral Kittens - Feral Cat Coalition
    • Trapping Feral Cats Humanely - Feral Cat Coalition

49. FIRST AID
    • First Aid and Emergency Care - Roger W. Gfeller, DVM, DipACVECC, Michael W. Thomas, DVM, and Isaac Mayo

50. FLEAS
    • Don't Use Sparky's Flea Drops on Fluffy - Animal Poison Control Center
    • Flea Fact Sheet - Ohio State University
    • Ridding Your Home of Fleas - University of Kentucky
    • Pet Centered Flea Prevention and Control - University of Kentucky
    • UC Pest Management Guidelines - Fleas - University of California, Davis
    • Fighting Fleas and Ticks - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

51. FOOD
    • Feeding Cats in the 90's - Richard Hill, MA, VetMB, PhD
    • Feeding Your Cats - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Obesity and Overweight - NetPets

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    G

52. GANGLIOSIDOSIS
    • GM1 & GM2 GANGLIOSIDOSIS - Korat World

53. GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
    • Dietary Related Gastrointestinal Disorder in Cats - Dr. Arnold Plotnick
    • Digestive and Bowel Disorders of Cats - vetinfo4cats.com
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders - Mascotia

54. GENERAL
    • Introducing a New Cat - ASPCA
    • Introducing Pets to a New Cat - HSUS
    • Myths and Facts about Cats - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Rainbow Bridge - for comfort when you lose a pet
    • Keeping Your Cats Indoors - Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society

55. GENETICS
    • Genetics Principles - Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Coat Color and Pattern Genetics of the Domestic Cat - a series of 51 slides by Nan Hampton, Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Feline Genetics Primer and Genetics Software - From the makers of Breeders Assistant Pedigree Software
    • Cats of a Different Color - R. Roger Breton & Nancy J. Creek)
    • Pigment Parade - Lorraine Shelton
    • Cat Colors FAQ: Cat Color Genetics
    • Inbreeding and Linebreeding
    • Inbreeding and Genetics - Heather E. Lorimer, Ph D, Youngstown State University
    • We Are Siamese If You Please - Dr/ Sue Ann Bowling, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
    • Merle Genetics: Elementary merle genetics for newcomers (in Shelties)
    • Abyssinian Color Inheritance Chart
    • Solid Color and Dilutes - Heather E. Lorimer, Ph D, Youngstown State University
    • Tabby Pattern Inheritance - Heather E. Lorimer, Ph D, Youngstown State University
    • Eye Color in Oriental Shorthairs and Other Cats - Heather E. Lorimer, Ph D, Youngstown State University
    • MAILING LIST: Genepoole - for the discussion of all types of feline genetics.
    • MAILING LIST: Catgenes - for the discussion of feline genetics issues.

56. GERIATRIC CAT
    • Geriatric Cats - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Health Committee (from the Waltham Feline Medicine Symposium 1999)
    • The Geriatric Cat - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Health Committee

57. GIARDIA
    • Giardia - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • Giardia - about.com

58. GINGIVITIS
    • Gingivitis and Stomatitis in the Cat - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • See also Dental Care

59. GROOMING
    • Cat Grooming - Darlene Arden
    • The Basics of Show Grooming (Persians) - Linda Berg
    • Grooming White Persians - Lorraine Saunders
    • Face Scuplting the Persian Head - Diane Castor
    • Preparing and Showing the Persian Kitten - Diane Castor

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    H

60. HEART
    • Thromboembolism in the Cat - N. Sydney Möise, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology and Internal Medicine), World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Conference 2005
    • Cats and Heart Disease
    • See also Cardiomyopathy | Heartworm

61. HEARTWORM
    • Know Heartwoms
    • Heartworm Disease in Cats - Patti S. Shyder, DVM, MS
    • Feline Heartworm Disease - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • Feline Heartworm Disease: Cats get heartworms too! - College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

62. HEPATIC LIPIDOSIS (Fatty Liver Disease)
    • Feline Hepatic Lipidosis - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
    • Hepatic Lipidosis - vetinfo4cats.com
    • Feline Hepatic Lipidosis - Max's House
    • Feline HEpatic Lipidosis - Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
    • Feline Hepatic Lipidosis - Bradley Turner, DVM; Bruce E. LeRoy, DVM, PhD; Heather L. Tarpley, DVM; Holly Moore, DVM; Kenneth S. Latimer, DVM, PhD; and Perry J. Bain, DVM, PhD, 2005

63. HIP DYSPLASIA
    • Hip Dysplasia - Internet Cat Club
    • Hip Dysplasia and and Patellar Luxation in Cats - CFA/Winn Feline Foundation
    • Feline Hip Dysplasia Awareness
    • Hip Dysplasia - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

64. HYPERTENSION
    • Feline Hypertension: Risks and Management - Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2005 Conference

65. HYPERTHYROIDISM
    • Feline Hyperthyroidism - Advanced Veterinary Medical Imaging
    • Hyperthyroidism in Cats - Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
    • Hyperthyroidism - Radiocat
    • Hyperthyrdoidism - University of Ilinois, Veterinary Extension
    • Thyro-Cat - Centers treating feline hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy in NY and CT
    • Thyroid Center - The Cat Hospital of Auburn, MA
    • Scientific articles:
      • Peterson ME. Radioactive iodine (radioiodine) treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats. In: Bonagura JD (ed). Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XII. Philadelphia:WB Saunders Company 1995;372-378.
      • Peterson ME. Update on hyperthyroidism in cats. Proceedings, 13th Annual Vet Med Forum ACVIM 1995;135-139.
      • Graves TK, Peterson ME. Diagnostic tests for feline hyperthyroidism. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1994;24:567-576.

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    I

66. IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PEOPLE AND PETS
    • Pet Guidelines For People Living With HIV/AIDS - Pet Owners With HIV/AIDS Resource Service, Inc. (POWARS) (1995)
    • Guidelines for the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus - USPHS/IDSA (1995)
    • Guidelines for the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PDF) - USPHS/IDSA (UPDATE AUG 2001)
    • Opportunistic Infections And Your Pets - A Guide for People with HIV Infection - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (1997)
    • See also Cat Scratch Disease, Zoonoses

67. IMPORT/ EXPORT REGULATIONS
    • International Animal Export Regulations - USDA/AP
    • Importations of Domestic Cats into Canada - Government of Canada
    • Importing Cats into France - U.S. Embassy of France - regulations changed 11/02
    • Japan - Animal Quarantine Service - IMPORTANT NOTE: Quarantine rules changed for Japan effective November 6, 2004
    • U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations - USDA APHIS Veterinary Services
    • International Animal Import Regulations for USA - USDA/VS - FORMS
    • Importation of Pets and Other Animals Into the United States - National Center For Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
    • See also QUARANTINE for export requirements.

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    J

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    K

68. KIDNEY
    • See Amyloidosis
    • Selected Diseases of the Feline Kidney - Stephen DiBartola
    • Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats - Susan Newell, DVM, MS
    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Persian Cats - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Polycystic Kidney Disease - Colleen Power
    • Report on June 1998 PKD Seminar - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA) Health Committee
    • The PKD Thing!
    • Feline PKD Home Page
    • MAILING LIST: Feline-PKD
    • MAILING LIST: PKD-other
    • See also Polycystic Kidney Disease
    • Scientific articles:
      • Cowgill LD, Langston CE. Role of hemodialysis in the management of dogs and cats with renal failure. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1996;26:26:1347-1378.

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    L

69. LITTER
    • Great clumping cat litter...Is that why Kitty is so sick?! - Holistic Animal Care
    • The Clumping Clay Controversy - About.com
    • Popular Litter Not a Danger - Gina Spadafori, Cox News Service

70. LIVER
    • Feline liver disease - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK
    • Liver Disease in Dogs and Cats - Hill's
    • See Hepatic Lipidosis

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    M

71. MEDICATION
    • Giving Medication - See PILLS

72. MESOTHELIOMA
    • Mesothelioma & Asbestos - Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center

73. MOUTH
    • Recognition of Feline Oral Lesions - Sandra Manfra Marretta, DVMDiplomate ACVS, AVDCUniversity of Illinois
    • Nasopharyngeal Polyps (Throat Polyps) - Sandra Manfra Marretta, DVMDiplomate ACVS, AVDCUniversity of Illinois
    • Cleft palate - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM
    • Gingivitis and Stomatitis in the Cat - Holly Frisby, DVM
    • See also Dental Care, Teeth

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    N

74. NASAL
    • Chronic Nasal Disease - Margaret Muns, DVM
    • Investigation of nasal disease in the cat--a retrospective study of 77 cases. - Henderson SM, Bradley K, Day MJ, Tasker S, Caney SM, Hotston Moore A, Gruffydd-Jones TJ.
    • Journal Article:
      • Nasopharyngeal diseases in cats: a retrospective study of 53 cases (1991-1998), Allen et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc.1999; 35: 457-461

75. NERVOUS SYSTEM
    • Nervous System of the Cat - Pawsonline.info

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    O

76. OBESITY
    • Obesity - CatNutrition.org
    • Feline Obesity
    • Obesity in Cats ... and What To Do About An Overweight Cat - The PetCenter.com
    • Overweight cats risk disease and premature death - Cornell University Science News
    • Fats: Nutritional Requirements & Obesity - Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

77. OLDER CATS
    • The Special Needs of the Senior Cat - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Caring for Geriatric Cats - About.com
    • The Senior Cat - Alamo Feline Health Center

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    P

78. PAIN MANAGEMENT and RELIEF
    • What are signs of pain in the cat? - International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
    • Use of Fentanyl Patches in the Cat - CFA Health Committee/Waltham USA

79. PANCREATITIS
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency (Malgestion Disorder) - Race Foster, DVM, Marty Smith, DVM and Holly Frisby, DVM

80. PANELUKOPENIA
    • Panleukopenia - CFA Health Committee

81. PARASITES
    • Parasites in Cats - PetEducation.com
    • Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats - Cornell Feline Health Center
    • Parasitic Worms - VetInfo
    • Internal Parasites - Cats in Canda
    • See also Heartworm | Fleas

82. PATELLAR LUXATION
    • Patellar Luxation - Mike Richards, DVM
    • Scientific articles:
      • Smith GK, Langenbach A, Green P, Rhodes H, Gregor T and Giger U. Feline medial patellar luxation and its association with hip dysplasia, In press.

83. PET LOSS
    • Grief Support, Rainbow Bridge

84. PET THERAPY
    • The Delta Society

85. PET TIPS
    • Ten Tips for a Poison Safe Household - NAPCC/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Antifreeze Warning - CFA
    • Pet Poison Safety Tips For the Holiday Season - CFA
    • Winter and Holiday Hazards for Cats - CFA

86. PILLS
    • How to Give Your Cat a Pill - Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com

87. PKD
    • See Kidney

88. PLANTS
    • Plants and Your Cat - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Non-toxic Plants - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Lilies can be deadly to cats - ASPCA/NAPCC
    • Plants Toxic to Animals - Uinveristy of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
    • Poinsonous Plants Web Pages - Cornell University
    • Indiana Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets - Purdue University

89. POISONS
    • National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC)
    • Lilies can be deadly to cats - ASPCA/NAPCC
    • Plants and Your Cat - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Potpourri Hazard to Cats - NAPCC/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Ten Tips for a Poison Safe Household - NAPCC/Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)

90. POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE - PKD
    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Persian Cats - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • See also Kidney

91. POLYDACTYL
    • You Cat Has How Many Toes? - CFA Fanc-e-Mews

92. PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY
    • Progressive Retinal Degeneration (Atrophy) - Race Foster, DVM and Marty Smith, DVM
    • See also: Eyes

93. PYOMETRA
    • Pyometra and Infections of the Uterus - Marty Smith, DVM
    • Pyometra in Cats - Cat World
    • See also Reproduction
    • Scientific articles:
      • Kenney KJ, Matthiesen DT, Brown NO, Bradley RL. Pyometra in cats: 183 cases (1979-1984). J Am Vet Med Assoc 1987;191:1130-1132.

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    Q

94. QUARANTINE
    • Importing Cats into Britain from Canada and the USA - NOTE: British quarantine rules change as of Dec.11.02
    • Importing Cats into France - U.S. Embassy of France - regulations changed 11/02
    • Hawaii Animal Quarantine Laws - Hawaii Department of Agriculture
    • IMPORT/ EXPORT REGULATIONS for complete listing of required paperwork when importing or exporting around the world

    Return To Alphabetical Index
    Report a Broken Link

    R

95. RABIES
    • Rabies - What You Need To Know - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
    • Rabies - National Center for Infectious Diseases
    • Rabies - MedicineNet.com
    • Rabies and Feral Cats - Alley Cat Allies/Feral Cat Coalition
    • Rabies - Cats in Canada

96. REPRODUCTION
    • Pyometra and Infections of the Uterus - Marty Smith, DVM
    • Abstract Online:
      • Intratubal insemination with fresh semen in cats. Tsutsui T, Tanaka A, Hori T. (2001) [PubMed]

97. RENAL FAILURE
    • Chronic Renal Failure in Cats - Columbia Animal Hospital
    • Chronic Renal Failure in Cats - about.com
    • Feline CRF Information Center
    • Watch for Chronic Renal Failure as Pet Matures - University of Illinois, Veterinary Extension
    • Scientific articles:
      • Cowgill LD, Langston CE. Role of hemodialysis in the management of dogs and cats with renal failure. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1996;26:26:1347-1378.

98. RESPIRATORY DISEASES & PROBLEMS
    • Respiratory Problems in Cats - Michael Richards, DVM
    • Feline Respiratory Problems - Katherine Dodds, DVM
    • See also Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus

99. RHINOTRACHEITIS
    • Feline Upper Respiratory Viruses: Rhinotracheitis - CFA/Winn Feline Foundation
    • Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex - Holly Frisby, DVM

100. RINGWORM
     • Management of Feline Dermatophytosis - Gail Kunkle, DVM
     • Ringworm - VetInfo
     • Facts About Ringworm - Newman Veterinary Medical Services
     • Tackling Ringworm in Cats - FAB

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     S

101. SARCOMA
     • Vaccines and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners - Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Vaccines and Sarcomas - A Concern for Cat Lovers - AVMA Task Force brochure
     • Update on Feline Fibrosarcoma - Patrick Devauchelle, DVM
     • Vaccine Associated Sarcomas
     • Summit on Oncology - Excerpts concerning Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas - Updated for fall '98 By Dr. Alice Villalobos from Veterinary Forum Magazine, December 1997
     • Vaccine -Associated Sarcomas - Tufts
     • Vaccine Associated Sarcoma Study - University of Minnesota
     • Feline Vaccine-Associated Fibrosarcomas - Veterinary Cancer Society, 1999 VCS Mini-Conference Proceedings
     • A Multi-Modality Approach to VAS - Alice Villalobos, DVM, October 1999 , "Veterinary Product News"
     • VAS Awareness
     • Abstracts Online:
       • The potential role of inflammation in the development of postvaccinal sarcomas in cats. Macy DW, Hendrick MJ. (1996) [PubMed]
       • The potential role and mechanisms of FeLV vaccine-induced neoplasms. Macy DW. (1995) [PubMed]
       • Comparison of endogenous feline leukemia virus RNA content in feline vaccine and nonvaccine site-associated sarcomas. Kidney BA, Ellis JA, Haines DM, Jackson ML. (2001) [PubMed]

102. SCRATCHING & SCRATCHING POSTS
     • Scratching Furniture - Perfect Paws
     • Scratching Post - Cat Tree
     • How to Build a Scratching Post - Wisconsin Cat Club
     • Cat Ladder
     • Horizontal Scratching Pad

103. SENSES
     • Cat Senses - The Cat Site
     • The Feline Senses - CatsPlay.com

104. SEXING KITTENS
     • Sexing Kittens - Jennifer Prince, DVM

105. SPAY AND NEUTER
     • Spay and Neuter Program - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
     • Early Spay/Neuter in the Cat - CFA/Winn Feline Foundation
     • Neuter Procedure - Animal Health Channel
     • Early Spay / Neuter: How Young is Too Young? - Darlene Arden
     • Early Neutering in Kittens - Jamie IL Bellah, D.V.M.
     • Neuter and Spay - It's the Humane Way - Cat Fanciers' Association(CFA)
     • Neuter/Spay Voucher Program - San Jose, CA - National Pet Alliance

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     T

106. TEETH
     • Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats - Holly Frisby, DVM
     • See also Dental Care, Mouth

107. TESTICLES (UNDESCENDED)
     See Cryptorchidism

108. TOXOMPLASMOSIS
     • Gene Triggers Toxoplasmosis Dangers - Robert Preidt, 2006
     • Fact Sheet: Toxomplasmosis - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
     • Toxoplasmosis in Cats - Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Toxoplasmosis,Human Pregnancy, Infants and Cats - VetInfo
     • How to Have a Happy, Healthy Relationship with Your Cat - Barcroft Cat Clinic
     • Infections: Toxoplasmosis - KidsHealth for Parents
     • Toxoplasmosis Fact Sheet - Public Health, Seattle & King County
     • Toxoplasmosis & Pregnancy - FamilyDoctor.org
     • Toxoplasmosis - Handbook of Ocular Disease Management

109. TRAVEL TIPS
     • International Animal Export Regulations - UDSA/APHIS
     • On the Move! - CFA Fanc-e-Mews
     • Importing Cats into France - U.S. Embassy of France - regulations changed 11/02
     • takeyourpet.com - pet friendly hotel directory (small fee required)
     • Moving and Travelling with Your Cat - Sharon Callahan
     • Recent Changes to Pet Moving Requirements - Air Animal
     • See also Quarantine Regulations

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     U

110. URINARY TRACT
     • Diseases of the Lower Urinary Tract - Max's House
     • Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Bladder and Urinary Disease - Your Animal's Health
     • Putting Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease in context - Dr. Tom Lonsdale B.Vet.Med. MRCVS
     • Feline Cystitis [or Feline Urologic Syndrome, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease] - HomeVet (Natural Pet Care)
     • See also Housesoiling

111. UTERUS
     • Pyometra and Infections of the Uterus - Marty Smith, DVM
     • Pyometra in Cats - Cat World
     • See also Reproduction

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     V

112. VACCINATIONS
     • Feline Vaccinology - Julie K. Levy, DVM
     • Causes of Vaccine Failure - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
     • The Production and Types of Vaccines - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
     • Terms Commonly Associated with Vaccines and Immunity - Holly R. Frisby, DVM
     • Feline Vaccines - Benefits and Risks - Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Vaccines and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners - Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force - AVMA
     • Vaccines and Sarcomas - A Concern for Cat Lovers - AVMA Task Force brochure
     • See also Vaccine Site Sarcoma

113. VETERINARY SITES
     • Consultant Site - Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
     • Cornell Feline Health Center
     • Veterinary Specialist Search - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
     • Fanciers Web Site - Veterinary/Medical links compendium
     • FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
     • Veterinary Information Network - VIN

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     W

114. WEST NILE VIRUS AND PETS
     • Pet Safety Tips During Mosquito Spraying To Prevent Spread Of West Nile Virus - APCC/ASPCA

115. WORMS
     • Parasitic Worms - VetInfo
     • See also Parasites

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     X

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     Y

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

     Z

116. ZOONOSES
     • Zoonoses and You: Something To Be Concerned About - Lorraine Shelton
     • Parasitic Pathways - Zoonotic Diseases - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
     • Diseases from Cats - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
     • Zoonose Disease Info - VetInfo
     • Infections that Pets Carry - Familydoctor.org

     Return To Alphabetical Index
     Report a Broken Link

---

NOTE: This list is compiled and maintained by Karen Lawrence and is an accumulation of many, many hours of web surfing over the years. It is updated and added to on a regular basis. Please respect the work that has gone into compiling this list, and DO NOT DUPLICATE this list on your web site.

---