Caring for a cat is easy. They’re independent creatures, perfectly capable of caring for themselves, so all you need to do is throw some food down every once in a while, right? Whilst technically true, you will find that the more effort you put into making your feline companion happy and healthy the more rewarding the whole experience will be for both you and your cat. There are so many things to consider, from feeding the right diet to providing a stimulating home environment. Use the menu to find more information about various aspects of caring for cats or try the links below for some excellent feline resources.
- International Cat Carewww.icatcare.org:8080/advice/cat-care — one of the best resources for all things cat, they have great advice on how to keep your cat happy, healthy and safe.
- Cats Protectionwww.cats.org.uk/cat-care — the UK’s top cat charity they have a website full of information about general cat care and handy leaflets about a wide range of topics.
- Cornell University Feline Health Centerwww.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/infobrochures.cfm — a great resource for feline health information, they also have brochures on general cat care.
- American Association of Feline Practitionerswww.catvets.com/cat-owners/caring-for-cats — a good collection of general cat care articles.