RECOMMENDED BOOKS & WEBSITES
FOR CAT LOVERS
Most links available through the Cat Writers' Association site:
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www.catwriters.org
RECOMMENDED BOOKS & WEBSITES
FOR CAT LOVERS
Most links available through the Cat Writers' Association site:
GENERAL INFO:
http://www.aspca.org
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
http://www.hsus.org
The Humane Society of the United States
http://www.petsinamerica.org
Pets in America
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fanciershealth/
A chat list for cat ownershttp://www.cfa.org/
The Cat Fanciers' Association, world's largest registry of pedigreed cats
Cats
Centre Stage, a free site sponsored by the Cat Fanciers' Association
http://www.FelineHistoricalFoundation.org
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/default.htm
lists things like cat food recalls
RECOMMENDED BY TERZO:
SPOIL
MY KITTY: wonderful products for special cats:
http://www.zazzle.com/sugarplumthecat*
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Amy Shojai answers questions on the Purina cat care site: http://www.catchow.com/Cat-Expert/Shojai/Default.aspx
Catalyst for Cats supports TNR (the recommended way of handling feral cats, which stands for Trap/Neuter/Return), with volunteers who foster the kittens they catch, adopt them out and relocate the feral moms to barns. The site contains information, facts, and adorable photos.
Reviews of notable cat books by Marci Kladnik, Catalyst for Cats Board Member.
A free guide to cat care, written by two authorities in the field, is now free from the CATalyst Council and American Humane, both groups Steve Dale (award-winning pet columnist and broadcaster) is involved with. Go to either site and look for CATegorical Care: An Owner's Guide to America's Number One Companion.
The Inside Scoop, a great newsletter from Dusty Rainbolt, who reviews all kinds of cat products for Catnip. Dusty is the author of several excellent books about cats.
Feline Express, an award-winning website.
An affordable cat fence: http://www.catfence.com/
Gates of all kinds to use indoors, on stairs, balconies, etc.
HEALTH & BEHAVIOR:
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The newly revised the Veterinarian's Oath, from the American
Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA): |
www.tufts.edu/vet
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Tufts publishes an
informative newsletter called Catnip.
www.vet.cornell.educ/fhc
The Cornell University Feline Health Centre
Cornell has an excellent
newsletter called Cat Watch. They also have a series of booklets
for sale (free to
newsletter subscribers) and a series of free short videos.
A free guide to cat care, written by two authorities in the field, is now free from the CATalyst Council and American Humane, both groups Steve Dale (award-winning pet columnist and broadcaster) is involved with. Go to either site and look for CATegorical Care: An Owner's Guide to America's Number One Companion.
Free newsletter from board-certified veterinarian: www.drphilzeltzman.com (read in all 50 States and 17 foreign countries)
www.humanesociety.org/petsforlife Dog and cat behavior tip sheets
www.aafponline.org/ The American Association of Feline Practitioners
www.dacvb.org American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
www.animalbehavior.org Animal Behavior Society
www.petfooddirect.com lists all the ingredients of every food they sell, so you can check
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, by
veterinarians Deborah M. Eldredge, DVM,
Delbert G. Carlson, Liisa D. Carlson, and James M.
Giffin. (Howell Book House)
Ask the Vet, by Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, DVM (www.tuftsbooks.com)
Naughty No More: Change Unwanted Behaviors
Through Positive Reinforcement
by Marilyn Krieger,
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant
The Older Cat: Recognizing Decline and Extending Life, by Dan Poynter
www.kittykouch.com/ Marva Marrow's cat behavior site
www.itchmo.com (lots of information about all kinds of pets)
www.avma.org (American Veterinary Medical Association)
www.stevedalepetworld.com
(Steve Dale, award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist,
radio host and certified behavior specialist. Steve
hosts two syndicated radio shows,
Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute with Steve Dale as
well as Pet Central on
WLS Radio in Chicago. Tribune Media has also just published
Steve's new ebook,
Good Cat, which is available in all ebook formats. Cover
and description are HERE, and
you can read Steve's blog at: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/steve-dale-pet-world/
Maureen Harmonay has a website dedicated to telepathic communication with many types of animals, including cats: http://www.animaltranslations.com
www.thecatcoach.com (Marilyn Krieger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant)
Outwitting Cats: Tips, Tricks and Techniques
for Persuading the Felines in your Life
That What YOU Want is also what THEY Want, by Wendy Christensen
(Lyons Press, 2004) - www.wendychristensen.com
House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane
and Sound, by Christine Church (2007, Wiley)
www.christinechurch.net
Multiple Cat Households (John J. McGonagle, TFH, 2001, available on Amazon) www.helicongroup.com/
Cat Wrangling Made Easy: Maintaining Peace and Sanity in Your Multicat Home, by Dusty Rainbolt (Lyons Press, 2007) www.dustyrainbolt.com
http://www.cfafelineagility.741.com/ This site describes clicker training, and links to Karen Pryor's book on the subject: www.clickertraining.com
Cat Behavior Answer Book, by Arden Moore (www.tuftsbooks.com)
Psycho Kitty: Tips for Solving Your Cat's Crazy Behavior, one title of many by animal behavior consultant Pam Johnson-Bennett (Celestial Arts)
www.dogandcatmassage.com Maryjean Ballner's videos and books
http://www.darlenearden.com/catarticles.htm Darlene Arden's excellent articles about cats
STICKY
PAWS: to
train your cat not to scratch furniture.
Sticky Paws inventor, Bonnie
Pemberton, has written a wonderful
cat mystery for all ages. Read about The
Cat Master (Marshall
Cavandish)
and Bonnie at: www.bonniepemberton.com.
Heal Your Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet by Karen Litzinger , MA, LPC, a CD and booklet combination which helps to guide the pet owner through the process of grieving their lost pet. The CD includes Litzinger, a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized bereavement training, reading comforting messages, pet-focused affirmations, and even a guided meditation along with comforting accompanying harp music. The booklet provides supportive suggestions, information explaining the stages of grief and resources such as books and hotlines to assist the grieving person.
NEW:
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Amy Shojai answers questions on the Purina cat care site: http://www.catchow.com/Cat-Expert/Shojai/Default.aspx
Have your cat or dog's fur spun into yarn:
http://www.jimsrepair.net/furevercreations/index.htm
Cat and dog greeting cards: www.seacroftpei.com
Will Braden's cat haiku: http://www.willbraden.com/cat_haiku.html
The New York City group that rescues feral cats (with great info): http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/
ALLEY CAT RESCUE promotes the welfare of ALL cats: domestic, stray, feral and wild, supporting and coordinating national and international projects to help cats
Animal welfare in Greece: http://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.org
http://www.pawfun.com/ lets you create free greeting cards, as well as to order various items bearing a photo of your cat.
Pet fences, carriers, other equipment: http://www.petamenities.com
ADDITIONAL BOOKS
Planet Cat: a CAT-alog, by Sandra Choron, Harry Choron, and Arden Moore (a compendium of lists, including information about breeds, cat care and training, celebrity cat people, famous cats in history, cat food recipes, gifts, etc.)
Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? by Marty Becker, DVM, and Gina Spadafori (HCI)
Pet Care in the New Century, Complete Kitten Care, and 18 other titles by Amy Shojai
Your Outta Control Cat, and Indoor Cats, by Christine Church (T.F.H. Publications)
Kittens for Dummies, by Dusty Rainbolt www.dustyrainbolt.com
Great Cat Tales, by Roxanne Willems Snopek (Altitude Publishing - www.amazingstories.ca)
The Magic of Animals: Living Happier & Healthier with Pets, by Dr. Wendy Di Rodio
Cat Women: Female Writers on their Feline Friends, edited by Megan McMorris
The Feline Mystique, by Clea Simon (St. Martin's Press - www.stmartins.com)
Living with Big Cats, by Shara Rendell-Smock www.rendell-smock.com
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