Useful Websites

General cat advice:

Vet Help Direct – visit this site if you are concerned about your cat and would like immediate advice on whether (and how soon) they need to see a vet

Animal Oracle – ‘Advice from vets for pets’: Animal Oracle aims to help conscientious owners anticipate medical disorders earlier.

Choosing a veterinary practice:

www.fabcats.org

Information on kidney disease:

www.iris-kidney.com

www.felinecrf.com

www.felinecrf.org

Supplies for Chronic Renal Failure cats in the USA

Information on Ace Inhibitors and other treatments for CRF Cats

Cornell Feline Health Center information on kidney disease

www.felinegood.co.uk

General information on lower urinary tract disease

www.urineoff.com information on a product which is effective in removing residual smells of cat urine. Available in the UK through www.rlpetproducts.co.uk

Spraying and soiling indoors

FAB fact sheet on FLUTD

Cornell feline Health Center information on FLUTD

General information on care of blind cats

http://www.cats.org.uk/catcare/leaflets/VET09-Blindcats.pdf is a guide produced by the Cats Protection charity providing a concise and useful leaflet.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Handicats/ This is a forum for owners of cats with handicaps, and there are some discussions on blind cats which you can join.

http://blindcatrescue.com/ is a website of a rescue centre and sanctuary for blind cats in North Carolina.

http://www.disabledanimalsclub.co.uk/1.html is the official website for the Disabled Animals Club

www.eyevet.ie

Information on fencing gardens and making cat enclosures

http://www.cdpets.com – this company provide enclosures to keep your cat safe when outdoors. They also make ramps which would be very useful to allow the more hesitant blind cats to still enjoy their perches on windowsills, your bed etc.

http://www.purrfectfence.com/ is a website of a company providing cat enclosures. These allow your blind cat to be happy and safe outdoors, and the company operates in both the UK and the USA.

http://www.fabcats.org/owners/fencing/info.html - information from the Feline Advisory Bureau on fencing gardens

http://www.fabcats.org/owners/fencing/info2.html - more information from the Feline Advisory Bureau on fencing gardens

http://www.katzecure.com – this is a UK based company that produces innovative fence extensions that prevent cats from getting a paw hold and hence being able to get out of (or into) the fenced garden.