FELINE HEALTH CARE

SAFE Haven For Cats

The following links and articles provide useful information related to the care, safety and health of cats:

• Before You Adopt A Cat
• Care & Safety For Your Cat
• Health and Disease
• Feral Cats

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?
HSUS

• Frequently Asked Adoption Questions
  SAFE Haven

CARE & 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.

Your Cat: Indoors or Out?
HSUS

How to Trim a Cat's Claws
HSUS

• Declawing: Surgical Claw Removal
  AVAR
• Declawing Cats: More Than Just a Manicure
  HSUS
• Microchipping
  SAFE Haven
• Early Age Sterilization
  AVAR

HEALTH AND DISEASE

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.

What is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Cornell University

A Story of Three Cats with Feline Leukemia
Best Friends

What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Cornell University

• FIV: Squelching the Rumors
  Best Friends Magazine

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.

• TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return)
  SAFE Haven
• Alley Cat Allies
  National Feral Cat Resource