ISFM is the veterinary branch of International Cat Care which provides a worldwide resource on feline medicine and surgery for veterinary professionals.
Don’t forget ISFM’s fantastic Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery is available through our Research Hub.
Membership
Individual and practice membership is available for veterinary surgeons, which provides monthly webinars and newsletters, Clinical Club zoom get-togethers, research round-ups, reduced rates to congresses and a veterinary forum.
Free membership is available for FAB Clinicians non-vet members through the nurse membership category. This provides a monthly newsletter, an online journal ‘Feline Focus’ and a free webinar series. Feline behaviour is a topic often covered by these initiatives.
ISFM and AAFP Guidelines
The following are links to free access guideline articles produced by the International Society for Feline Medicine and Surgery (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
Predominately Behaviour
- Cat Friendly Veterinary Interactions and Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment guidelines
- Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines
- Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behaviour in Cats
- House-Soiling: Cat Owner Questionnaire
- House-Soiling: Take-Home Instructions for Cat Owners
Veterinary Guidelines with behavioural content
- Feline-Friendly Nursing Care Guidelines
- Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines
- Position statement on ‘Respectful handling of cats to prevent fear and pain
- Senior Care Guidelines
- Feline Life Stage Guidelines
Welfare