4 Alley Cat Allies © 2025 Alley Cat Allies. All rights reserved. Do not wait; contact a veterinarian before even setting out to trap the cat. If your usual community cat-friendly veterinarian is not open or available at the time you trap the cat, then you must rush the cat to an emergency veterinary facility. What NOT To Do: • Do not bring a sick or injured community cat indoors without consulting a veterinarian. • Do not medicate cats with DIY (Do-It-Yourself) remedies. There are a lot of misinformed suggestions and myths online. ALWAYS consult with a veterinarian before treating a cat. • Do not treat cats with human medications unless directed by a veterinarian. The painkillers that work for you can be harmful or fatal to cats. • Do not treat cats with medications for other animals. For example, a dog’s medication is not always a one-to-one match with a cat, especially by weight. • Do not give cats supplements without consulting a veterinarian. Vitamin C, L-Lysine and other supplements are often given to cats with the assumption that they are helpful. Some, if given in too high a dose, can be harmful. TNR: The ultimate community cat health program Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the only humane and effective approach to community cats—and the best way to address any health concerns! Spay and neuter eliminates the risk of certain reproductive diseases and cancers. And, all TNR should include vaccinations, particularly the rabies vaccine and FVRCP vaccine. FVRCP stands for “feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.” This common vaccine prevents three highly contagious and potentially life-threatening feline viruses from spreading amongst cats. PLEASE READ: If you trap a community cat because she is sick or injured, the cat must see a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Do not trap a cat without a prior plan in place for her care. It is NOT acceptable or effective to bring a community cat indoors, confine her to a cage for days, weeks, or months, and not seek veterinary care. Doing so is not helping, it is CRUEL.
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