Part of Ireland's TNR Manual
How to Help Community Cats
Adapted for Ireland from Alley Cat Allies.
Feral cats require a special veterinary approach that takes into account their unique needs, reflective of their health, the fact that they are unsocialised to humans and the fact that their interactions with veterinarians are limited.
Between this section and our Vet Pack you’ll find information about: neutering feral cats, including protocol and research on early-age spay/neuter; eartipping procedure (for identification); the facts about FIV and FeLV; and information to share with clients on follow-up care.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Special care when recovering from spay or neuter surgery and the effects of anesthesia
Testing – FIV & FeLV
CATalyst does not support testing healthy feral cats for FIV nor FeLV
TNR & Vaccinations
When funding is available, including a vaccination protocol would be Best Practice
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- What is a feral cat?
- Feral Kittens: The Greatest Tragedy of All
- Common Misconceptions about Feral Cats
- How can I tell if a cat is feral?
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