Client information

Pet loss

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AVMA emergency preparedness and response guide

Saving the whole family^©

Disaster preparedness for veterinary practices

Veterinary medical assistance teams (VMAT)

Frequently Asked Questions

National Observances Calendar

National Pet Week

Pet Dental Health Month

World Rabies Day

AVMA resources for educators

Pet food recalls and alerts

First aid tips for pet owners

Hot cars and loose pets

Safe use of flea and tick products on pets

Healthy cats

Healthy dogs

Dogs' social lives and disease risks

AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines

Paws for Pets

Product safety recalls and alerts

Adverse event reporting

Emerging canine viruses

Veterinary and animal science organizations

Reference section

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Cat welfare

AVMA Cat Resources

General Health

Cat Ownership

Cat Welfare

AVMA Policies

Press Releases

JAVMA News

AVMA Collections

The following is a list of cat welfare information and resources for cat lovers and veterinarians from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Backgrounder: Welfare Implications of Declawing of Domestic Cats

2003 Animal Welfare Forum: Management of Abandoned and Feral Cats (PDF, November 7, 2003)

1995 AVMA Animal Welfare Forum: The Welfare of Cats (PDF, November 3, 1995)