The veterinary community plays a unique and critical role in improving the lives of stray and feral cats, and you are often the first place caring individuals turn to with questions ranging from the difference between stray and feral cats to making the right choices about their care. By serving as a resource for the public, providing direct veterinary care, and performing the surgery portion of Trap-Neuter-Return, you help to ensure the humane treatment of feral cats.

As you know, feral cats require a special veterinary approach that takes into account their unique needs and the fact that they are unsocialized to humans. This resource center is your source for information about feral cats, their care, and their needs.

Feral Cat Health - Feral Cat Behavior - Feral Cat Veterinary Protocol - Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics - The Feral Cat Population - Trap-Neuter-Return - Feral Kittens

Feral Cat Health

Scientific articles and information on a range of health topics, including rabies and FIV/FeLV.
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Feral Cat Behavior

Articles, videos, and illustrations on distinguishing a truly feral cat from a frightened owned or stray cat, by experts in feline behavior.
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Feral Cat Veterinary Protocol

Resources, articles, and protocols on neutering, testing, vaccination, and ear-tipping feral cats.
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Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics

All you need to know in order to host and manage high-volume spay/neuter clinics.
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The Feral Cat Population

Peer-reviewed research on cat populations and spay/neuter status.
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Trap-Neuter-Return

Information about the effectiveness of Trap-Neuter-Return programs, also known as TNR, for feral cat colonies.
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Feral Kittens

Information about socializing and caring for feral kittens.
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