Complete Care for Your Aging Cat - Amy Shojai [130]
http://www.vetmed.vt.edu
WASHINGTON
Washington State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, Washington 99164-7010
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu
Grief Hotline: 509-335-5704
WISCONSIN
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Veterinary Medicine
2015 Linden Drive West
Madison, Wisconsin 53711
http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu
WEBSITES AND EMAIL LISTS
The Internet provides enormous resources in terms of informational websites, message boards, live “chats” and email discussion groups. A Web search on any subject, such as “pet loss” or “hyperthyroidism” will return a list of helpful resources. It’s best to visit the site or read a description before subscribing to an email list or joining in open discussions, to determine if the resource fits your needs. Here are a few to get you started.
GENERAL RESOURCES
(Good jumping-off point, search for “cat health” or specific subjects)
Yahoo! Groups
MSN Groups
Google Groups
ARTHRITIS
Feline Hip Dysplasia
BACK PROBLEMS
AbleDogs Website and Discussion Group
Primarily for people whose pets experiencing back problems, recovering from surgery (mostly spinal), paralyzed, in carts, and so forth.
CANCER
Lymphoma
Feline Cancer
DIABETES
http://www.felinediabetes.com
http://www.petdiabetes.com/
http://www.petdiabetes.net/
http://www.sugarcats.net/sites/dmstrickland/felinediabetesflyer.htm
GENERAL/GERIATRIC PETS
Resource with many articles on a variety of cat health and behavior topics
Fanciers Health, a list dedicated to the discussion of feline health issues
KIDNEY DISEASE
Feline Chronic Renal Failure
Caring-for-CRF-Felines
Feline-CRF-Support (Chronic Renal Failure in Cats)
HEART DISEASE
FELINE-HEART (heart disease in cats)
PET LOSS
Pet Loss Grief Support Web site
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Finding A Pet Cemetery
FURTHER READING
Bereavement
Coping With Sorry on The Loss of Your Pet by Moira Allen
Alpine Publishing, 1996
The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
Hungry Minds, Inc., 1998
For Children
For Every Cat An Angel by Christine Davis
Lighthearted Press, 2001
Mr. Rogers’ First Experience: When a Pet Dies by F. Rogers
Paper Star, 1998
Old Cat written and illustrated by Barbara Libby
Gramercy, 1993
Health Care Management
Cat Massage by Maryjean Ballner
St. Martin’s Griffin, 1997
Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats by Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Prima Publishing, 2001
New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats by Amy D. Shojai
Rodale Press, 1999
PETiQuette: Solving Behavior Problems in Your Multipet Household by Amy D. Shojai
M. Evans Company, 2005
Pain Management for the Small Animal Practitioner, by William J. Tranquilli, Kurt A. Grimm, and Leigh A. Lamont. Teton NewMedia, 2000
The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats by Amy D. Shojai
Rodale Press, 2001
The Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care by Amy D. Shojai
Ballantine Books, 1998
INSURANCE AND CARE PLANS
Pet Insurance Review details rates and benefits. You’ll find a list of some companies and products below.
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
“Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans”
Phone: 1-866-277-7387
CareCredit
Phone: (800) 677-0718 to apply for a CareCredit card
PetAssure
Phone: 888-789-PETS
PetCare Pet Insurance Programs
Phone: 888-897-7387
Pet Plan Insurance
Phone: 866-467-3875
Pets Best
Phone: 877-738-7237
PurinaCare Pet Insurance
Phone: 877-878-7462
Veterinary Pet Insurance
Phone: 888-899-4874
VetInsurance
Phone: 800-930-1019
FOOD FOR SENIORS
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Science Diets and Prescription Diets
Iams Company
Eukanuba, Iams Veterinary Diets
IVD (ROYAL CANIN) Veterinary Diets
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Cat Chow, Purina Veterinary Diets
Nutro