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Palantir's Group 2 - Red, Tortie, Tabby and Apricot Pt. Siamese
If you are interested in any of these breeds or colours this page is an absolute must.  This site also provides great links to information on Caramel and Fawn Orientals, and Supreme Cat Shows and information on the U.K. cat scene.  Their breeding guidelines are great, take special note of the Oriental/Foreign White section.  Other breeds are included, so it is worth a surf to this page.

 

HEALTH ISSUES

Asthma - Feline

Autosomal Dominant Poly cystic Kidney Disease in Persian Cats

Behaviour Counselling - Feline

Cat Scratch Disease

Chronic Renal Failure - Feline

Diabetes - Feline

Declawing

Declawing - another article

Early Desexing

Epilepsy - Feline

Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV) - treatment

Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV) - What to do if your cat tests positive

FIP - Feline Infectious Peritonitis

FIV - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

Fleas

Gingivitis in the Cat (chronic)

House-soiling - the problem and how to deal with it

Hyperthyroidism Treatment - Feline

Heart Disease - An Update on the Genetics of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Advice for Breeders

IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lilies Dangerous to Cats (fatal)

Nutrition - a holistic approach

Potpourri - Can it be unhealthy for your cat?

Ringworm

Ten tips to keeping your cat safe

Toxic Plants

Toxoplasmosis - What is the risk to you or your cat?

Tranquilisers and Sedatives - travelling with your cat

Some study reports on research projects conducted by the Winn Feline Foundation (part of the CFA USA group) appear online, you will find articles on cat health and welfare at CFA USA.
 
 

LEGISLATION, YOUR CAT AND THE LAW
The housing and safety of your cat and the environment has been a topical issue for the last few years throughout the world and although not all legislation appears online, a few sites appear that will help you in any research or questions you may have.

 

AQIS - importing cats into Australia

Cat Overpopulation

Cat Act - South Australia

Cat Act - Domestic (Feral & Nuisance) Animals Act) - Victoria

Cattery Outlines - links from this article will also help you plan the ideal cattery

Indoors - How your cat will be safer indoors

Give breeders credit

Sterilization Act - USA

BREED LISTINGS
You will find that most registering body sites (listed here) have information on specific breeds and their standards, however, we have listed some below that will help.

ACF - breeds accepted throughout Australia

CFA USA breeds

FIFe breeds - be patient, they are still working on this page

Cat Fanciers Breeds List

Breeds recognised by the GCCF UK

Breeds recognised in Canada

BREEDING
Whether buying or breeding, the decision can be difficult.  You should find help here.

Breeding

How to find the right breeder

Why buy from a registered breeder?

How Young is Too Young:
How old should a kitten be when it goes to a new home?
By Barbara C. French

 

GENETICS
From basic through to the more advanced; you should find something here that will help.

Common Cat Colours - a simple genetic explanation

Cat Colour Genetics - more advanced

Genetics for cats involving the white gene

Genetics for Torties

 
OFFICIALDOM
As part of the World Cat Congress, the following pages may be of interest to ACF people.

FIFe 50 Year Jubilee Book & Other FIFe Publications

WORLD CAT CONGRESS MINUTES
WCC 2005 - Christchurch, New Zealand [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 2004 - Houston, Texas [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 2003 - No meeting
WCC 2002 - Moscow, Russia [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 2001 - Sydney, Australia [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 2000 - Vienna, Austria [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 1999 - Malmö, Sweden [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 1998 - Copenhagen, Denmark [zipped] - [pdf]
WCC 1997 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands [zipped] - [pdf]

 

MISCELLANEOUS
Sometimes web sites appear that have no specific category.

Pet Net - a wealth of information to help with any research

Myths and Facts of Cats

How to build a scratching post

SA Dog & Cat Management Board - really belongs in all the above categories

 

 

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