In the course of feral cat work, we come across a number of diseases, and we take a quick look at one of them here - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV.

Another condition that is often prevalent in feral colonies, or where a large number of cats live in close quarters, is FIP - Feline Infectious Peritonitis.

Feline Leukaemia Virus is a serious disease in cats and estimates state that 80-90% of infected cats die within 3-4 years of FeLV diagnosis.

Cat Flu is commonly found in large groups of cats living in close contact. Here we look at the main causes of infection - Feline Calicivirus (FCV) and Feline Herpes Virus (FHV, or FHV-1).

Why should I have my tomcat neutered? He won’t have kittens… But he will!

Highlighting the importance of neutering feral cats, to control breeding and the formation of feral cat colonies

In-depth advice about how to care for a feral mother cat and her offspring

What are feral cats? They are the offspring of lost or abandoned domestic cats living wild.

Here we list some of the many dangers that your cat may face inside the home.

What to do if your cat goes missing

A step- by-step guide to taming feral kittens

Learn some basic information on hand-rearing kittens

How to trap feral cats effectively at night

Advice on what trap to use in different feral cat trapping situations

How NOT to catch a feral cat

Vet Katie Whitcombe explains about the practice of ear-tipping feral cats

Some advice on what to do if you see a new cat in your garden

Find out which plants pose a danger to your cat

Moving house is supposed to be one of life's great traumatic experiences. So, what's it like for a cat?

Instructions on how to construct an "igloo" shelter for feral cats