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Cat Health Topics

Many sources of information about cats are available online. Finding high-quality, reliable information can be tricky, though. Cat Health Topics are short guides created by members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners to assist your search for online resources.

Below are some great resources for you and your cat.

Getting Your Cat to the Veterinarian: Have you had difficulty getting your cat into the carrier, choosing a carrier or re-introducing your cat into your home after a veterinary visit? This brochure will offer great tips on how to acclimate your cat to the carrier.

(Pending) Caring for your Older Cat: This brochure, Friends for Life: Caring for your Older Cat, provides information on your cats senior years and how to make the most of them.

Helpful Videos: CATalyst Council has created some helpful videos including acclimating your cat to the carrier, nutrition, importance of wellness exams, parasite prevention and tips for taking your cat to the veterinarian.

Helpful Resources

10 Things to Have On Hand for Your New Kitten
Aggression
Diabetes
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) (Pending)
Feline Infectious Diseases
FeLV
FIP
FIV
House Soiling
Hyperthyroidism
Kidney Disease
Renal Disease (Pending)
Vomiting in Cats
Zoonotic Disease

Video Clips

How To Trim a Cat’s Nails