Trusted Resources
Resources we trust.
A curated library of trusted feline health, behavior, and welfare resources, hand-picked by the CatsOnly Care Team to help you care for your Cat with confidence between visits.
A note on these links
These are independent organizations we admire and trust. They are not affiliated with CatsOnly, and their content is their own. We share them because good information helps you care for your Cat well. When something here raises a question about your own Cat, your CatsOnly Care Team is always the best next step.
Trusted Feline Health & Care
Cat Friendly Homes (FelineVMA)
Cat-centric health, behavior, and care information from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, the team behind the Cat Friendly Practice program.
International Cat Care
Veterinary-reviewed advice on feline health, behavior, and welfare from one of the world's leading cat-welfare charities.
Cornell Feline Health Center
Reliable, research-backed feline health information from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
WSAVA Nutrition Guidelines
The global standard for nutritional assessment in pets. Required reading before comparing pet foods.
WSAVA: How to Select a Pet Food
The Savvy Cat Owner’s guide to evaluating pet food claims, straight from the WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit PDF.
Behavior & Reducing Stress
Fear Free Happy Homes: Cats 101
A starter kit for understanding your Cat and reducing fear, anxiety, and stress at home and at the vet.
Fear Free Happy Homes: Cat Library
A growing library of expert articles on feline behavior, enrichment, and stress-free living.
Ohio State Indoor Pet Initiative: Cats
Evidence-based guidance on meeting the environmental and behavioral needs of indoor Cats.
Fundamentally Feline
Practical feline behavior education from a certified cat behavior consultant.
Living With & Loving Your Cat
CATalyst Council
Resources dedicated to improving the lives and care of Cats everywhere.
Cat Lovers Academy
Approachable learning resources for Cat Parents who want to understand their Cats better.
A Cat Clinic Blog
Feline-focused articles from a cats-only practice, covering common health and behavior questions.
Specific Conditions & Comfort
Feline Diabetes
A long-running community and information hub for managing diabetes in Cats.
Fritz the Brave
Caregiver-focused support and information for Cats living with FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) and other serious illnesses.
Feline Grimace Scale
Learn to recognize subtle facial expressions that may indicate acute pain in your Cat using a validated, evidence-based assessment tool.
Senior Cat Care Brochure (FelineVMA)
A printable guide to caring for senior Cats and supporting them as they age.
Watch & Learn
CATalyst Council on YouTube
Short, informative videos on feline health, behavior, and advocacy.
FelineVMA on YouTube
Educational videos from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association.
International Cat Care on YouTube
Video resources from iCatCare covering feline health, behaviour, and welfare for Cat owners and professionals.
CATalyst Council Blog
Articles and updates advancing the health and welfare of Cats.
For the Curious: Research
ISFM/AAFP Feline Environmental Needs (PMC)
A peer-reviewed look at the environmental needs of Cats, foundational reading on feline welfare.
Welfare & Shelter Organizations
Cats Protection
The UK’s largest cat welfare charity, with extensive resources on rehoming, behaviour, and Cat care that apply well beyond the UK.
International Cat Care (iCatCare)
Global feline welfare organization with clinician-grade resources on health, behaviour, and humane Cat management for owners and professionals.
Best Friends Animal Society: Cats
Resources on feline welfare, rescue, and placement from one of the most respected animal welfare organizations in the United States.
Research & Education
Tufts Clinical Nutrition Service
Evidence-based nutrition guidance and myth-busting from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
EveryCat Health Foundation
Formerly the Winn Feline Foundation, the largest private funder of cat health research in the United States.
Cornell: Feline Health Topics
In-depth owner-facing articles on feline diseases, conditions, and care from Cornell’s Feline Health Center.
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