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Cat Health

For the concerned cat owner, cat health is one of the most important considerations. From prevention of disease, to understanding and treating a life-threatening disease, these cat health topics are an invaluable resource

Subtopics

Health FAQs
Veterinary Groups Feline Anatomy
Pet Health Insurance
Anesthesia
Homeopathy / Holistic Car
Cat Safety
Vaccinations for Cats Stress /
Anxiety in Cats
Zoonotic Disease
Diseases and Conditions
Food and Nutrition for Y..
Declawing
Spay and Neuter
Emergencies First Aid
Reproduction: Mating

Find Out More:

http://cats.about.com/od/healthconcerns/Cat_Health.htm

Morris Animal Foundation

Foundation-funded studies helped lead to the first vaccine for feline leukemia.
Foundation-funded investigators determined that a high-protein diet could help diabetic cats lose weight and eliminate the need for insulin
Read More: http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/

Cat Health

Here we will answer your questions on cat health care through our feline veterinary resources and years of cat care and nursing experience. From psychological to physical health, from kitten care to geriatric longevity, coat and skin care, grooming, exercise and nutrition, we have expert knowledge on hand to help you

Record and monitor your cat’s ongoing health status.

Reveal potential problems and helpful preventative measures to keep illness at bay and achieve the best health for your cat.

Our multi-function health record system allows you to stay in control of and monitor your cat’s health care.

Find Out More: http://cats.consultinghealth.com/health_records.php

How young is your Cat Take a FREE CatAge Test to help your cat enjpy a younger, healthier life

Read More: http://www.catage.com/

Silent signs of a sick Kitty

Your cat cannot tell you that it is feeling bad, and even if it could, it would probably stay quiet because many felines tend to mask their pain. Learn to recognize these common symptoms of kitty illness

Is it safe for owners to vaccinate their own cats?
A reader asks if it is safe for cat owners to vaccinate their own cats. Read my reply to this health FAQ

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Know when to call the Vet About your Cat

The idea of something happening to your treasured feline is unfathomable. But accidents do occur and, like most things, there's no better time to be prepared than now when your cat is playing or snoozing safely at home, and not when it's in agony and you don't know what should be done. Here, Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, chairman of the department of medicine at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, offers her advice on what to do when your cat gets hurt at home.

Bites and Cuts
Choking
Fractures
Heatstroke and Burns
Poison

And When to Search the Net for Feline Health Information

This article must be prefaced with a BIG disclaimer: I am not trained in veterinary medicine and have no skills in this area. I rely on my own veterinarian, who knows my cats, to use his training and expertise in diagnosing my cats' ills, when indicated

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Emergency First Aid For Cats

Help for Giving Nasty Tasting Pills to Cats - Raisins to the Rescue!

I wanted to share my method of giving my cat Amitriptyline, which has a very bad taste. The first two days involved a lot of foaming at the mouth, spitting out the pill, etc.

The best method I found was by sealing the pill (or even half a pill) inside a raisin, then dipping it in cat food juice for moisture so it could be more easily swallowed.

Feline Health Center - Infectious Peritonitis - from Cornell.
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/

Veterinary Information for Cats
Read More: www.vetinfo.com/catinfo.html

Cat Welfare Society (CWS)- a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and length of life for domestic cats through advances in veterinary medicine.
Read More: www.catwelfare.com

Deafness In Dogs & Cats - information on deafness incidence, causes, and management for owners, breeders, and researchers.
Read More: http://www.lsu.edu/deafness/deaf.htm

Cat Breeds With Congenital Deafness
Read More: http://www.lsu.edu/deafness/catbreeds.htm

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) - the most common heart disease in cats. Read about how it affects a cat's heart, and how a veterinarian diagnoses and treats it.
http://members.aol.com/jchinitz/hcm/index.htm

Pets With Diabetes - offers education, resources, and support for owners of diabetic pets.
Read More: www.petdiabetes.org

Vaccination Schedule for Kittens and Cats - a descriptive schedule for getting your cats shots
Read More: http://petcaretips.net/cat_vaccination_schedule.html

Current Vaccination Recommendations for Kittens and Cats
http://www.vas-awareness.org/CurrentVaxRecs081706.pdf

From The Humane Society

FVRCP Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus - viral diseases of the eyes, nose and throat (upper respiratory infection) plus Panleukopenia a viral disease of the blood and intestines (feline distemper or infectious enteritis).

FeLV Feline Leukemia - a viral disease that impairs immunity. Usually fatal.

Rabies a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals. Vaccination is necessary for all cats

Kittens

8 weeks to 1 year - 8 weeks - First vaccination shot (FVRCP).

12 weeks - Feline Leukemia shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).

4 months - Rabies and third vaccination shot (FVRCP).

Adult Cats

FVRCP - Yearly. Cats 13 weeks or older that have not been vaccinated should have an initial vaccine then a booster in 2 to 4 weeks.

FeLV - Yearly. Cats not previously vaccinated need the two injection series (only if pretest is negative).

Rabies - Yearly (depending on vaccine)

To Keep Your Cat healthy

Caring for Kittens
www.hillspet.com/public/health_center/cats/kittens/index.html
Caring for Adult Cats
www.hillspet.com/public/health_center/cats/cats/index.html
Caring for Older Cats
www.hillspet.com/public/health_center/cats/older/index.html

Also a great book
About How To Care for Older Cats - which you can buy from Amazon.com - www.amazon.com

Caring for Your Older Cat; Chris C. Pinney
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Declawing Your Cat

About Declawing Your Cat
www.fatpet.com/elvessa/declaw.htm

CFA Health Committee - Declawing
www.cfainc.org/articles/health-declawing.html

Ethics of Declawing
http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/

Stop Your Cat From Scratching - article by a veterinarian with information on how to solve cat scratching problems without declawing.
http://www.catscratching.com/

Reasons not to declaw
http://www.catscratching.com/#declaw

Ringworm - is a skin infection caused by a fungus.

Feline Dermatophytosis: Topical and Systemic Treatment Recommendations
www.dermapet.com/articles/Feline_Dermatophytosis.html

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) in cats - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK
http://www.fabcats.org/

Facts About Ringworm - Newman Veterinary Medical Services
http://www.newmanveterinary.com/Facts%20About%20Ringworm.html

Ringworm Disease
http://www.righthealth.com/Health/ringworm%20disease-s?lid=goog-ads-sb-5705681183&gclid=CNjh2rmIko8CFRUsagodyT7GeQ

Diseases: Ringworm - CDC Healthy Pets Healthy People
Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several different kinds of fungi. Ringworm on the scalp usually makes a bald patch of scaly skin.
www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec800074d9/

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Respiratory Problems

Respiratory Problems in Cats
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html

Tachypnea differential
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Tachypnea%20differential

Chronic snuffling in cats and older kittens
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cats%20and%20older%20kittens

Mycoplasmal infections in kittens
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Mycoplasmal%20infections%20cats

Can kitty litter dust cause lung disease in cats
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Can%20kitty%20litter%20dust%20cause%20%20lung%20disease%20in%20cats?

Chronic upper respiratory infections
http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20upper%20respiratory%20infections

Sarcoma in Cats

Vaccines and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners- Cornell Feline Health Center
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/vaccsarc.html

Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force
http://www.avma.org/vafstf/

Vaccines and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners
http://www.geocities.com/~kremersark/brochure.html

Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force
http://www.vas-awareness.org/VASTFBrochure.pdf

Cancer in Cats

Cancer Terminology and Symptoms- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center -
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/terminology.html
The Biopsy- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center -
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/biopsy.html
So Your Pet Has Cancer- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center-
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/cancer.html
Surgery and Cancer Treatment- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/surgery.html
Radiation Therapy Information- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center -
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/xrt.html
Drug-laser therapy is promising treatment for pet cancer- CNN News Report-
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9608/30/nfm/pet.people/index.html
Animal Cancer - AVMA
www.avma.org/care4pets/ancancr.htm
Chemotherapy in Small Animals- University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center-
www.oncolink.upenn.edu/specialty/vet_onc/chemo.html

Dental Care for Cats

Dental Care- UC, Davis
www.catalog.com/dentist/pets.html
Peridontal Disease - Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
www.hillspet.com/public/health_center/atlas/15.html
Dental Health - Library of Links- Animal Network Feline Library -
www.animalnetwork.com/cats/library/health/dental/
Teeth and Dental Care- PETS Magazine-
www.mooreshead.com/pets/teeth.htm
Oral Disease in Cats and Dogs- Dr. Tom Lonsdale B.Vet.Med. MRCVS
www.zeta.org.au/~lonsdale/No_3128.html
Periodontal Disease:The Pet food Industry, Veterinary Profession and You - Dr. Tom Lonsdale B.Vet.Med. MRCVS
www.zeta.org.au/~lonsdale/Perio.html
Dental Homecare- Cats in Canada-
www.catsincanada.com/articles/dental.html

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