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Veterinary sites
- Abdominal Trauma: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma
An introduction, diagnosis and treatment of abdominal trauma in dogs and cats by Dr. Wayne Wingfield from Colorado State University.
- American Association Of Feline Practitioners
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Cornell Feline Health Center
The section on Cat Care and Health Concerns looks like it has some fairly nice information for clients including information sheets on FeLV and FIV.
- Feline Advisory Bureau - Information Sheets
The Feline Advisory Bureau was set up in 1958 when a few dedicated cat enthusiasts decided that cats needed treatment based on specialist knowledge and that this knowledge should be made available to veterinary surgeons, cat breeders, cattery proprietors and cat owners
- Feline Cholangiohepatitis
This Site covers the pathogenesis, forms, signs, etc. of feline cholangiohepatitis.
- Feline Compulsive Behavior
(PDF) This monograph covers such topics as wool sucking, psychogenic alopecia, and feline hyperesthesia.
- Feline CRF Information Center
This Web site was created by Carol and David DiFiori to make the search for information about feline chronic renal failure faster and easier for people with CRF cats
- Feline Diabetes
Informative site on various aspects of feline diabetes
- Feline Emergency Drugs
- Feline Heartworm Disease - A.H.S.
- Feline Hip Dysplasia Awareness
- Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis
(PDF) Updated information from the WINN Foundation provides valuable information for cat breeders and veterinarians concerning FIP. This article discusses transmission, prevention, testing, and the FIP vaccine.
- Feline Kidney Transplantation
Feline Renal Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin by Dr. Jon McAnulty
- Feline Panleukopenia
Information Sheet - Feline: Panleukopenia
- Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
A web site dedicated to questions and answers about Feline PKD (Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in cats).
- Genetic Malformations In Cats
This detailed and interesting website provides explanations, individual examples, and photos of a variety of genetic malformations in cats -- as well as some really astounding case reports of the world's fattest cats, smallest cats, abnormally colored cats. Interesting for vets and clients.
- Genetic Testing For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy In Cats
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has identified a gene responsible for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in some cats, and now offers genetic testing.
- Genetically Engineered Hypoallergenic Cats
News stories about genetically engineered hypoallergenic cats.
- Genetically modified cats for sale
News stories about genetically engineered hypoallergenic cats.
- Renal Diet Website
This site lists the phosphorus, protein, sodium, and fat content of various canned/dry store-brand and premium diets. The web addresses and phone numbers for the pet food manufacturers are also available.
- Small Animal Ophthalmology Presentations
Powerpoint presentations on dog, cat, bovine, and exotic ophthalmology problems.
- Susan Little DVM
Designed for breeders of pedigreed cats and contains information on topics they might find relevant (such as early age altering) as well as case histories illustrated with photos.
- Testing For Polycystic Kidney Disease In Cats
PKD is inherited as a single autosomal recessive trait; it is estimated that over 37% of Persians have PKD. This condition often doesn't show clinical signs until after the animal has been used for breeding and may be misdiagnosed as chronic renal failure; therefore, genetic testing is especially valuable. This website provides information on how practitioners should select a PKD testing laboratory, information on the feline genome project at UC-Davis, and breeder information.
- The Online Cat Dissection
This site allows you to virtually dissect a cat, view labeled diagrams, or even see live dissections.
- The Winn Feline Foundation
- Trichomonosis In Cats
This site contains excellent information (photos, fecal photomicrographs, pouch test, etc.) on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus and other pathogenic species of trichomonads in cats.
- Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force (VAFSTF)
- Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force: Roundtable Discussion
This is a condensed transcript of the Roundtable Discussion.
- VetInfo - Cat Information
Human sites
- Cat-Scratch Fever
A slowly progressive, self-limiting, and chronic lymphadenopathy occurring in children. Lecture notes from Dr. Neal Chamberlain.
General sites
- Alley Cat Allies
- American Cat Fanciers Association
- Bringing pets to Great Britain
What you have to do to bring your pet dog or cat into Great Britain through the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) without putting it into quarantine. This site also tells you about quarantine in Great Britain for animals that don't qualify for PETS.
- Cat Breed Descriptions
Cat Breed Descriptions (Purebred Cats, Pedigreed Cats)
- Cat Color Genetics
- Cat Fancier's Association
- Cat Fanciers
- Cat Specialist Group
This site brings together more than 200 of the world's leading cat experts from 50 countries who are dedicated to advancing the understanding and conservation of the world's 36 wild living cat species.
- Feline Advisory Bureau
FAB is a charity which promotes the health and welfare of cats by making the latest information available to vets, cat breeders and owners
- Feline Genetics
Comprehensive coverage of cat genetics, both for coat color inheritance and congenital diseases.
- Feral Cats - Rescue, Care and Rehabilitation
- Finding Your Lost Cat
- Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats
Fact sheet prepared by the Cornell Feline Health Center, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York.
- Husbandry Manual For Small Felids
American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Felid Taxon Advisory Group. Covers Nutrition, Housing, Contraception, Medical Needs, Etc.
- Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association
- Perfect Paws
Dog and cat behavior and training center. Some good tips are found under the Help, My Dog has an Attitude section.
- Sylvia's Journey
Effort to help educate lovers of felines concerning the risks and facts relating to Post Vaccination Sarcomas
- Taelcat Cattery
Nice photos of Maine Coon cats, plus some very helpful links.
- Tumors of the skin
Feline tumors of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
- Wild Felid Contraception
A Friendly Reminder to our colleagues: Clinicians are reminded that you are ultimately responsible for the care of your patients. Recommendations and discussions of your cases should be considered as recommendations by colleagues for you to consider in your case management decisions. Dosages should be confirmed prior to dispensing medications unfamiliar to you.
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