Practical: A Feline Care Toolkit

We swa this tool kit on dvm360.com and find it worthwhile sharing with cat lovers:

"Cats may rule the internet, but that doesn't mean they always get regular care. Some of the biggest hurdles to better, more consistent veterinary care—assuming you're not against that? Educating your cat owners about how so-called behavior problems could really indicate health problems, implementing feline-friendly features into your practice and understanding the best ways you and your team can handle cats to provide a better experience for all involved."

The tools the package provides help with Pain management, Nutrition, Hyperthyroidism, Behavior, Environmental enrichment, Hospital design.

Click here for details on vendor's web site (USA)

What to Do (and NOT Do) If You Find a Newborn Kitten

Out of the Cage: During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? Before jumping to the rescue, consider these recommendations.

First: Wait & Watch
You might have come across the kittens while their mother is off searching for food, or is in the process of moving them to a different location. Try to determine if the mother is coming back for them, or if they are truly orphaned.

To do this, stand far away from the kittens — 35 feet or more. If you stand too close, the mom will not approach...read on.

Bum, the cat with worried eyes

Bum was brought  to a shelter in San Diego when he was just four weeks old, and immediately captured everyone’s heart with his worried expression. But don't fret—this cross-eyed tabby has already become part of a family!

Bringing Your New Cat Home

Congratulations! You have a new cat. No doubt you're looking forward to years of happy companionship. But what do you do now?

This informative video from Singapore’s SPCA should give you some helpful tips.