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SHFC Health Topics
The following links and articles provide useful information related to the care, safety and health of cats. Find topics of interest in the following categories:

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Before You Adopt A Cat
Are you thinking about adopting a cat? You may want to read some of the valuable information below in preparation for making a life-long commitment to your new cat or kitten.
   

Are you ready for a pet?
With Permission:HSUS*

Frequently Asked Adoption Questions
SHFC Page

   
Take an Adoption Guided Tour
SHFC Page
How To Adopt
SHFC Page
   
Ten Reasons To Adopt an Adult Cat
Pat Brody Shelter For Cats by Kevin Davis (2002)
 

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Care and Safety For Your Cat
Your cat requires love and the right care from you and your family. The information below will help you and your cat to live happily and safely together.
   

How to Trim a Cat's Claws
With permission:HSUS*

A Safe Cat is a Happy Cat
With Permission: HSUS*

   
Declawing: Surgical Claw Removal
With Permission: AVAR
Microchipping
SHFC Article
   
Declawing Cats: More Than Just a Manicure
With permission:HSUS*

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Feline Health and Diseas
Not every cat is perfectly healthy. To the delight of many adopters, cats that have been diagnosed with certain medical conditions can still live very happy lives with knowledge and the right care.
   

FIV: Squelching the Rumors*
With permission: Best Friends Magazine

Pet Food Contamination Scare*
Acute Renal Failure Info from SHFC

   
FIV/FeLV-Positive Cats Can Cuddle, Too
With permission:VetCentric
Early Age Sterilization*
With Permission: AVAR
   
   

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Feral Cats
Almost every community has feral cats - cats that cannot be handled or placed into homes. They often live in small groups or colonies and they need our help too. Find out more below.
   

TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return)
SHFC Article

Alley Cat Allies
National Feral Cat Resourcee

 

 
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