Exclusively Cats has provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and cat health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!

• Getting Your Cat to the Vet How to minimize the stress of veterinary visits.
  
• Why Do Healthy Pets Need Checkups? - Information on the benefits of preventive care.
  
• What Every Cat Owner Must Know - The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Cat Owner Resource Library - from adopting a kitten to senior care.
• Find Veterinarians and Practices - Locate an AAFP member veterinarian or Cat Friendly Practice near you!

• Giving Your Cat a Pill or Capsule  A video guide from Cornell University to demonstrate how to give a cat a pill or capsule.

• Pet Poison Hotline This is the website of the Pet Poison Hotline. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.The Pet Poison Hotline number is 855-764-7661 and is available 24/7.

• ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic plant database  A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
• Pet Safe Houseplants - A comprehensive list of houseplant resources

• The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)  The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.

• Pet Microchip Lookup  Find the owner of a lost pet by entering the microchip ID number.

• Parasite Prevention for Cat Owners  Information from Companion Animal Parasite Council on parasite prevention for you and your cat.

• Senior Cat Care Guidelines  Information on aging cats.

• Litterbox Behavior Solutions  This is a credible site that offers suggestions to help treat cats with litter box problems. Included are great tips and information to help alleviate inappropriate elimination problems.
  
• The Scaredy Cat -  Commercial and natural solutions for safely deterring outdoor cats from your yard or garden, reviews and recommendations

• FDA Pet Food Resources  What you need to know about ingredients, nutrients and common terminology for your cat's diet.
  
• Does Dry Food Clean My Cats' Teeth? Feline veterinarian, Jean Hofve, DVM, weighs in on this myth.
  
• Veterinary Oral Health Council Recommended Products - So, if dry food doesn't help my cats' teeth, what should I use? The Veterinary Oral Health Council certifies products that have been scientifically tested to produce an improvement in oral health by a minimum of 15%.
  
• American Veterinary Dental College Information For Pet Owners -From anesthesia for dental patients to home dental care, a wealth of resources for the pet owner concerned about dental health
  

• Prevalence of FeLV, FIV and Feline Heartworm Disease  This site gives the prevalence of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Heartworm Disease in specified areas across the United States.

• PetFinder  Do you want to adopt a new pet? Petfinder is the place to search over 13,000 adoption groups all over the nation to find that special furry companion.
• Pets and Children Suggestions and recommendations from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on choosing and managing pets for a home with children
• Pet Responsibilities A selection of articles and activities from PBS kids about choosing and caring for pets.
• FelineDocs - A blog of cat topics by 17 highly accredited feline veterinarians

• VPI  or  ASPCA Pet Insurance  Two links for pet health insurance companies.

• Pet Insurance University Need help with finding a pet insurance plan for your pet? Dr. Frances Wilkerson has done the work for you! The best resource guide to all pet insurance plans offered

• Preparing for the Loss of a Pet  Help to guide you through the difficult, but important decisions that create a loving and meaningful goodbye for your pet.

• Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.