Overview
Cats have outstripped dogs as the most popular pet in America, and are close to doing so all over the pet-loving world. But cats have very different needs than their canine counterparts, and the litter box is just the start. Click the links below for more information and check back often, as I have only begun to fill this page with information.
Of course, if you have a question you don’t see addressed, please feel free to contact me.
Vaccinations
Next to nutrition, vaccinations have the greatest impact on the health of today’s cats. Get the facts on vaccinations, which ones are important, which ones are not, and why annual vaccinations should not be part of your kitty’s health regimen: Vaccination Facts.
Financial Assistance
If you are having trouble managing veterinarian costs, or struggling to keep from surrendering your cat due to mounting vet bills, these organizations may be able to help you: Financial Assistance Resources.
If, on the other hand, you are blessed with plenty of financial resources and would like to find a worthy charity, these organizations will definitely put your donations to good use!
CatCentric
Blog Posts: General Care / Health Issues / Random Kitty Facts
Articles:
How often should you feed your cat?
Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, oh my!
Additional Information
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Preventive Care
Check Your Cat’s Vital Signs at Home
How to perform a home health check for your cat
AAHA-AVMA Feline Preventive Healthcare Guidelines
Natural and Chemical Flea and Tick Control Tips
Pets and Parasites, by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
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Digestive and Elimination Issues
Some Startling New Thoughts on Cats and Hairballs
When Hairballs are More than just Hairballs
Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Nature and Treatment
Feline Urinary Tract Health: Cystitis, Urethral Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection
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Home Care
Feline (and Canine) CPR Guidelines
How to Get Your Cat to Enjoy Taking Medication
Towel Wrap Your Cat in 5 Scratch-Free Steps
Learn to Spot the Subtle Signs of Illness
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Diseases and Injuries
Feline hepatic lipidosis – fatty liver disease in cats.
Laboratory Assessment Descriptions (to help you understand lab results)
Obesity: Cats and Nutrition: Some Key Nutritional Facts, Diet Composition: The Key to Management of Obesity in Cats, High Protein, Low Carb Diets: Key to Management of Obesity in Cats
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Diseases and Injuries
Optimal Protein Requirements for Older Cats and Cats with Hyperthyroidism
Is It Feasible for Older Cats to Ingest the Optimal Amounts of Protein They Need Each Day?
Can Increasing the Amount of Fat or Carbohydrate in a Cat’s Diet Compensate for Low Protein Intake?
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Created 09/14/11; Updated 08/11/14
