Frequently asked questions

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Finding a cat

• Where do I find a pedigree kitten?
• Where would I look to find an adult pedigree cat which needs a home?
• Which breed for me?
• How do I tell if I am dealing with a good breeder?
• Where do I find a moggie kitten or cat?
• How do I tell the quality of a rescue centre?

• At what age should I neuter my kitten?
• Should I let my cat have one litter?
• Can I get help with the cost of neutering?

Indoor cats

• Is it all right to keep a cat indoors all the time?

Going on holiday

• Finding a good boarding cattery
• Finding a cat sitter
• Travelling with a cat
• Cats, foreign travel and quarantine

• How can I find a new home for my cat?
• There is a stray cat in my garden - what should I do?
• I think a cat is being treated cruelly - what should I do?
• Where can I get help with the cost of veterinary care?
• How do I find help to deal with a feral cat or a group of feral cats?
• Helping cats abroad

• How do I find a vet for my cat?
• Can I get a second opinion for my cat?
• Do cat-only clinics exist?
• Where can I find more information on cat diseases?
• Are vaccinations necessary?
• Information on disabled pets
• Is complementary medicine an option for animals?
• Can diseases be passed between cats and humans?
• FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) FAQ

Behaviour problems

• Behaviour problems

Cats and the law

• My neighbour's cat keeps coming into my garden and attacking my cat - what is the legal position?
• My neighbour's cat has 'moved in' and we have been feeding it for months - can we keep it and take it with us when we move?
• I am not a cat owner - what can I do to deter my neighbour's cats from coming into my garden?

Feeding cats

• Feeding cats

Lifestyle changes

• I am moving house. How can I help my cat to adapt?
• I want to introduce another cat into my home. How can I avoid antagonism?
• We are about to become parents. Should we be treating our cat differently?
• My cat has died. Is it normal to feel so distraught?

Working with cats

• Working with cats

Useful addresses

• Directory of postal addresses and telephone numbers

Useful literature

• Magazines for UK Cat Lovers