Resources for New Kitten Owners

The internet can provide a wealth of information about kitten care. Set out on a voyage of discovery.

By Wendy Christensen | Posted: Fri Jan 17 00:00:00 PST 2003

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The Internet
Has your kitten already chosen the nice warm top of your computer monitor as her favorite snoozing spot? Cats and kittens all over the world are already old paws at surfing the Web - and not just because of their special talents with a mouse. Among the first Web sites to appear in the brave new world of cyberspace featured felines: cat pictures, jokes, tributes, care information and breed clubs.

The cat presence on the Web has continued to grow exponentially. From sites devoted to individual cats to sites filled with a wealth of the latest veterinary research - if it has to do with cats, it's on the Web!

CAT FANCY
If you like CAT FANCY magazine, you'll love the website. There are lots of links to other cats on the Web; a calendar of shows and upcoming events; classifieds, where you can locate a breeder or shelter; discussion boards, catty essays and poetry contributed by readers; and a feline shopping mall, where you can find all sorts of items to make you and your kitten's life easier and more fun. You'll also find details on how you can subscribe to the magazine - or purchase a gift subscription for a friend or relative.

Feline Health Links
This is a treasure-trove of links to feline health information on the web - everything from Allergies to Zoonoses - any every conceivable topic in between, from the common to the arcane. Bookmark this one!

VetQuest (part of VIN - the Veterinary Information Network)
Haven't found a veterinarian yet? Try this Web site, where you can search for over 25,000 Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics in the U.S., Canada and Europe. You'll be able to find a veterinarian who has online access to the latest health care information, as well as lots of veterinary specialists and consultants.

The Pet Care Forum (part of VIN - the Veterinary Information Network)
Find articles, care information, message boards and opportunities for shopping and chatting with other kitten owners at this well-designed site.

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is a professional organization of veterinarians who are especially interested in feline health and care. For kitten owners, the best feature of this site is a membership list, where you can search for members of the AAFP and for cat-only veterinarians, in your area.

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