LINKS
Rescue groups/Shelters:
Humane Society of North Texas
Arlington Humane Society
Pets 911, directory of shelters and rescue groups
West Side Animal League (White Settlement)
Four Paws (Benbrook)
Petfinder
Cat-only welfare and/or rescue groups:
International Exotic Feline Sanctuary
Health Information:
Kidney disease information:
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Chronic renal failure information center (for cats with kidney disease)
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Administering subcutaneous fluids at home: text and pictures
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UC Davis College of Vet. Med (kidney transplants)
Diabetes information:
General information sites:
The Ohio State University Indoor Cat Initiative
Humane Society of The United States – indoor cats
AAFP Feline Behavior Guidelines (also includes feeding tips)
Your Cat’s Nutritional Needs – A Science-Based Guide for Pet Owners
American College of Veterinary Nutrition – links to nutrition information websites
Animal Poison Control Center by ASPCA
Per SPCA International- http://www.spcai.org/learn/poison-prevention-resources.html
Poison Hotlines in the United States
- Angell Poison Control Hotline - 1-877- 2-ANGELL - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
- Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 785-532-5679 - FREE SERVICE - available 24 hours a day / may take a few minutes to page the veterinary toxicologist on call at that time
- Animal Poison Hotline - 1-888-232-8870 - Cost $35 billed to credit card - available 24/7 - provided by North Shore Animal League & PROSAR International Animal Poison Center
- Pet Poison Helpline - 1-800-213-6680 - Cost $35 billed to your credit card
- National Animal Poison Control Center - 1-800-548-2423 - Cost billed to credit card - request current pricing
- National Animal Poison Control Center - 1-900-680-0000 - Cost billed to callers telephone - request current pricing
- Tuft University School of Veterinary Medicine - 1-508-839-5395
AAFP Retrovirus Testing Guidelines
Veterinary Oral Health Council
Companion Animal Parasite Council: Information for cat owners
Morris Animal Foundation ‘Happy Healthy Cat Campaign
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)
Kitty Test: leukemia, FIV, & Feline Heartworm Disease Prevelance test
Toxic plant page by ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center
Pet Loss Support:
A local pet loss support group meets twice monthly at the King of Glory Lutheran Church. For more information, call (817) 451-0767.
Kelco Supply (urns and pet remembrance products)
Pet Photography in the Fort Worth Area:
http://www.stevebartzphotography.com/
Associations, Groups, General Information, Miscellaneous:
ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The Humane Society of the United States
American Association of Feline Practitioners
How to humanely trap feral cats
Fort Worth Animal Services Division
CDCP (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Oklahoma State Univ. College of Vet. Med.
Texas A&M College of Vet. Med.
Links to keep cats out of your yard:
The Cat Site: Coat colors and patterns
Names of males, females, babies, and groups of animals
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