Guide to a Healthy Cat

by Wexler-Mitchell, Elaine

• ISBN13: 9780764541636
• ISBN10: 0764541633
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-05
• Publisher: INGRAM PUB SERVICES

Summary

Authoritative, easy-to-follow guidance in giving your cat the best possible care Written by the former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and the proprietor of a feline-only veterinary clinic, Guide to a Healthy Cat is the definitive guide to feline well-being. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell provides the most up-to-date information about cat health, including vaccine recommendations, new therapeutic diets, and the latest treatments for kidney disease. You'll find everything you need to know about raising a kitten, feeding the finicky feline, grooming for good health, caring for a senior cat, and keeping peace in a multi-cat home. From the scoop on litter boxes to the keys to feline mental health, this user-friendly guide is packed with plain-English explanations and advice to help keep your cat healthy, including: A thorough discussion of feline disease-how to combat it and manage it The latest on proper nutrition and the best foods for your cat Sensible, practical advice on keeping your cat safe from household dangers Chapters on how to tell if your cat is sick and whether it's an emergency; what the most common veterinary diagnostic tests are and what the results mean; and what items in your medicine cabinet are safe to give to your cat-and which ones are not Information on what you can catch from your cat and how to control allergies to cats The latest developments in keeping cats flea-free A glossary of veterinary and cat terms Guide to a Healthy Cat gives you all the knowledge and tools you need to understand your cat and his or her health needs-and provide the best care.

Author Biography

ELAINE WEXLER-MITCHELL, DVM, is the owner and originator of The Cat Care Clinic in Orange, California. She is a former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and served on the board of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. Wexler-Mitchell is board certified in feline practice and is a member of various veterinary organizations, including AVMA, AAHA, SCVMA, and the CVMA. She is a contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine and writes the "Ask the Vet" column.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Chapter 1: What Is a Healthy Cat?

Chapter 2: Kitten Development.

Chapter 3: Feline Mental Health.

Chapter 4: Good Grooming.

Chapter 5: The Best Nutrition for Your Cat.

Chapter 6: How Do I Know if My Cat Is Sick?

Chapter 7: How to Choose a Veterinarian.

Chapter 8: Annual Health Care.

Chapter 9: Tell Me About Vaccines.

Chapter 10: Common Surgical Procedures.

Chapter 11: Pregnancy and Queening.

Chapter 12: How to Care for a Senior Cat.

Chapter 13: The Respiratory System.

Chapter 14: The Gastrointestinal System.

Chapter 15: Skin and Dermatology.

Chapter 16: The Cardiovascular System.

Chapter 17: The Musculoskeletal System.

Chapter 18: The Endocrine System.

Chapter 19: The Nervous System and the Senses.

Chapter 20: The Urinary Tract.

Chapter 21: The Dreaded Viruses.

Chapter 22: Understanding Diagnostic Testing.

Chapter 23: What Can Your Catch From Your Cat?

Appendix A: Glossary of Veterinary and Cat Terms.

Appendix B: Where to Learn More.

Appendix C: Pet Loss Grief Counseling Hot Lines.

About the Author.

Index.