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        Cat care

        New to owning a cat or completely baffled by your long-term feline friend? Fear not!

        This section of the site boasts a wealth of information to help answer your cat-care queries.

        From advice leaflets on numerous topics to frequently asked questions and a glossary, we're here to help you learn more about your cat.

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        Cat care leaflets

        To help you take care of puss, we have two sets of cat care leaflets aimed at improving people’s understanding of cats and their care.

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        Cat behaviour

        From their needs through to how they communicate - our behaviour pages explain why your cat does the things it does!

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        Key cat care

        Some elements of cat care are so important, that we feel they deserve a section of their own.

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        Foreign travel and cats

        Essential information regarding for foreign travel and bringing cats into the UK.

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        E-Learning - Understanding Feline Origins

        What do cats need? Understanding Feline Origins (UFO) is a free online course which will help you care for your cat’s basic needs by learning about its history and origins.

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        Interactive house plan

        Need to know where to put essential resources in your home for your cat? Our Interactive House plan shows you how.

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        Cats Protection is a registered Charity No. 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland). A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (06772997). Registered office National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 7TT

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