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If your cat has been diagnosed FIV+ please don't panic! Use the resources below as a starting point to educate yourself and maybe even your vet! Cornell Feline Veterinary Medicine: An informative article from Cornell University FIV+ Cats Discussion Group: A great Yahoo group for those folks who have cats with FIV. A good discussion on the management of the disease and the myths that surround it. FIV+ Cats: A site that
provides information on FIV in cats. FIV+ - A
Homeopathic Alternative - A Homeopathic Alternative treatment
for FIV in cats.
GENERAL
INFORMATION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH TOPICS Feline Diseases,
Parasites, etc.: This presentation of diseases of cats is a
simple overview and is nowhere near complete nor meant to be a
substitute for personal contact with a veterinarian. If you have
specific questions about your cat's health, be sure to call your
veterinarian right away.
Cat Conditions A-Z Reference: Articles written by veterinarians which are designed to provide a quick reference tool. These articles should not be used to diagnose or treat your cat, but rather are for informational purposes only. Always check with your veterinarian of your cat exhibits symptoms that are inconsistent with good health. A-Z Diseases and Conditions - Cats: Another good A-Z listing of conditions, diseases, and behavior issues. Veterinary diseases and conditions are listed under common name and by medical terminology. For example, Fatty Liver disease can be found by clicking the letter "F". This disease can also be found under "H" for Hepatic Lipidosis. FELINE BEHAVIOR- A wonderful resource from the folks at Petfinder. Topics include, introducing new cats to the household, litter box problems, claws and scratching, feline boredom, eating behaviors and lots more. Tally's Page: Cat
Health & Behavior Links, Animal Issues, Personal Interests &
Photos! THE LITTER BOX FROM YOUR CAT’S POINT OF VIEW by Lisa A. Pierson, DVM Urinating and defecating outside of the litter box, also known as “inappropriate elimination,” is one of the most common reasons for a cat to be relinquished to a shelter. FEEDING YOUR CAT: KNOW THE BASICS OF FELINE NUTRITION by Lisa A. Pierson, DVM Diet is the brick and mortar of health. This web page lays out some often-ignored principles of feline nutrition and explains why cats have a better chance at optimal health if they are fed a quality canned food diet instead of dry kibble. Putting a little thought into what you feed your cat(s) can pay big dividends over their lifetime and very possibly help them avoid serious, painful and costly illnesses. ![]() Allergic
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The Chronic Renal Failure Information Center This site has a wealth of information on CRF, and is a must
read for anyone whose kitty receives this diagnosis. From there
you can link to the CRF Support List
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888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) $45 fee may be applied to credit card The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is a unique, emergency hotline providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance to veterinarians and animal owners. The Center's hotline veterinarians can quickly answer questions about toxic substances found in our everyday surroundings that can be dangerous to animals. There is a $45 consultation fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or product manufacturer.
General Guide to Toxic Plants for pets: Just a general list of plants that can be toxic for your pet.
WEBLINKS: Dogs and Cats and Babies When Baby Meets Doggy - Interesting article on Canis
Max, How to Introduce a Baby to a Dog - From the PAWS for Health site, guide for parents. http://views.vcu.edu/paws/babydog.htm Introducing a Dog to a new Baby - From the Family Dog Training Center, http://www.familydogonline.com/Babies.htm Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Declaw? They liken it to closely clipping their fingernails. It is a major operation that permanently maims your friend both physically and psychologically. It creates far more problems both for you and your cat than it solves. There are many alternatives that are easy and cheap to train your cat to scratch only where you want them to. I like to think of it as it relates to a small child. If your three year old son was getting into things that he shouldn't, what would you do? Spend a little time training him or cut off his fingers so he couldn't get into the cookie jar? Clawed For Life: A good description of what declawing does and the alternatives. Lisa Violet: A huge declaw resource. Including alternatives to declawing. Declawing:
What is it? - What are the consequences? Includes
a huge resource list including many links to articles on alternatives,
products and training.
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