Not exact matches
On the one hand providing, in a single resource, assessment criteria for use by veterinary practitioners seeking to provide the best
care to their growing case load
of ageing pet
cats; on the other, providing a focal point for initiating future clinical research — for example, on the effects
of specific interventions on
ageing cats.
From Amy D. Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant and the award - winning author
of 23 pet
care books, including «Complete Kitten Care» and «Complete Care for Your Aging Cat.&ra
care books, including «Complete Kitten
Care» and «Complete Care for Your Aging Cat.&ra
Care» and «Complete
Care for Your Aging Cat.&ra
Care for Your
Aging Cat.»
Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive
care for young, healthy
cats; early detection and treatment
of disease as your
cat ages; and complete medical and surgical
care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
Without proper dental
care, 70 %
of dogs and
cats start to show signs
of oral disease by
age 3.
Community
Cats TNR volunteers meet with caregivers, assess the size, ages, health of their cats, provide them with information on how our program works, show them how to safely and successfully trap the cats, and how to care for cats before and after surg
Cats TNR volunteers meet with caregivers, assess the size,
ages, health
of their
cats, provide them with information on how our program works, show them how to safely and successfully trap the cats, and how to care for cats before and after surg
cats, provide them with information on how our program works, show them how to safely and successfully trap the
cats, and how to care for cats before and after surg
cats, and how to
care for
cats before and after surg
cats before and after surgery.
Are you committed to provide annual vet
care for your
cat such as check - ups, vaccinations (state law requires all pets over 6 months
of age receive rabies vaccinations yearly), and flea / tick medicines?
However, regardless
of whether dental
care has been a mainstay
of your
cat's preventative program, it will be extremely important as it
ages.
Aging cats rely on the love and
care of owners and a good veterinary support staff as they grow into their later years.
Nearly 10 per cent
of cats in care are aged 11 or older, according to current figures from across Cats Protection's 31 adoption cent
cats in
care are
aged 11 or older, according to current figures from across
Cats Protection's 31 adoption cent
Cats Protection's 31 adoption centres.
No more than five
cats over the
age of twenty weeks are permitted in a residence unless the premises is a licensed kennel, an accredited veterinary facility or a registered facility for temporary foster
care.
Your veterinarian is your best partner for determining the current
age of your
cat and in planning a
care program to ensure him the optimal quality
of life and longevity.
Up to 80 %
of dogs and 70 %
of cats that don't receive proper dental
care will develop signs
of dental disease by the
age of three.
The expertise
of our veterinarians and our staff set the standard for providing comprehensive veterinary
care, client education, and personalized service for
cats and dogs
of all
ages.
In a survey
of 101 community
cat caregivers who participated in a Trap - Neuter - Return program, most were middle -
aged, middle - class, female, married, and assisted by family members, friends, or neighbors in the
care of the
cats (Centonze 2002).
Regardless
of your
cat's
age or existing medical conditions, we can provide advanced veterinary
care to give you peace
of mind that your
cat will enjoy a long and healthy life!
We want to help you in providing your
aging cat with the best and most comprehensive senior veterinary
care so that he / she experiences the healthiest and happiest quality
of life in their «golden years!»
When you add up the number
of kittens a healthy,
of -
age cat can bear, the resulting
care of both mother and babies seems daunting to a typical
cat owner.
«Early -
age spay / neuter doesn't increase risk
of behavior problems in shelter
cats Main
Caring for exotic birds in the shelter environment»
We take pride in providing
cats of all
ages the best
care possible with thorough wellness examinations and preventative
care, state
of the art diagnostic and surgical equipment, and advanced medical treatment for chronically ill
cats.
Client compliance with follow - up
care is especially important for patients with periodontal disease, which occurs in approximately 80 %
of dogs and 70 %
of cats over the
age of 2 years.2 These patients require frequent (every 4 to 6 months in some cases) professional cleaning, assessment, and treatment to successfully manage periodontal disease.
Dental home
care is recommended only when there is minimal dental disease present (i.e. if your
cat is less than a year
of age) or immediately following a professional dental cleaning.
From preventive
care for kittens,
care of adult indoor and outdoor
cats, to early detection and treatment
of a wide range
of conditions and diseases associated with the
aging cat, we have the expertise and knowledge to provide the
care your
cat needs at every stage
of life.
Our work doesn't stop there, however: we also provide an array
of cat care information via our publications, website and Helpline; promote the benefits
of neutering to prevent unwanted litters from being born and becoming the abandoned
cats of tomorrow and seek to educate people
of all
ages about
cats and their
care.
With the adoption
of every animal, adopters receive the following: Adoption counseling to help the adopter select the dog or
cat best suited to his / her needs, family and home environment, Pet
care and educational materials, Temporary carrier for
cats, Temporary leash for dogs, Operation Kindness tag with animal ID, Microchip ID and lifetime registration, Rabies tag for animals over four months
of age, Pet
care starter kit with food samples and helpful information, Spay or neuter surgery (if not previously done due to young
age or medical reason)
The wealth
of information on grooming, neutering and spaying, specific feline health problems,
care for the senior
cat, problem behavior, life extension, and communication empowers the caregiver to nurture a healthy, happy
cat into extreme old
age.
Get Your Older
Cat's Teeth Cleaned Regularly While
cats of all
ages should have their dental
care maintained, it can be a life - saver for older
cats.
Their median life expectancy is around five years but what happens, in fact, is that about half the
cats disappear mysteriously presumed dead at approximately
age one year (which corresponds to the late teen years in humans) and the other half learn how to take
care of themselves and usually live a normal life span
of 8 to 12 years.
We want to help you in providing your
aging cat with the best and most comprehensive senior veterinary
care so that he / she experiences the healthiest and happiest quality
of life in his / her «golden years!
There are a number
of things to keep in mind as you
care for your
aging cat.
Dr. Asher is interested in internal medicine and opthalmology, but also enjoys preventative
care appointments for
cats of all
ages.
Proactive
care includes regular, annual wellness exams throughout his / her life, and senior wellness exams once your
cat reaches about the
age of 10.
Tags:
care of aging cats,
care of aging dogs,
care of aging pets, chronic conditions, improving your pet's quality
of life, senior pets
With the combination
of good genes and excellent health
care, a
cat reaching 20 years
of age is not unusual, but older
cats are more prone to infections and injury than at any other point in their lives.
At
Cat Care PC
of Rochester Hills, we consider most
cats over 8 years
of age to be geriatric.
Our sanctuary
cats are here for a variety
of reasons: some simply
aged in our
care after not being a match for adopters in our
cat room, some were diagnosed with serious medical issues after coming into our
care, and others have behavioral issues that make it hard for them to find a match.
We have rescued or had returned after several years
of ownership,
cats that due to
age now have increased medical
care requirements.
[3] And a 2012 nationwide survey conducted by Alley
Cat Rescue revealed similar longevity: one quarter
of TNR organizations responding to the survey have colony
cats in the 6 — 8 year range; 35 percent in the 9 — 12 year range, and 14 percent reported
caring for
cats 13 years
of age or older.
«Give»em a boost,» says Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant in Sherman, Texas, and author
of «Complete
Care for your
Aging Cat» and «Complete
Care for your
Aging Dog» (Cool Gus Publishing, 2010).
Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive
care for healthy
cats and kittens; early detection and treatment
of disease as your pet
ages; and complete medical and surgical
care as necessary.
The Goathouse Refuge is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, no - kill animal sanctuary dedicated to providing cage - free
care for
cats regardless
of age, medical issues or disposition until a permanent loving adoptive home can be found.
Our veterinarians make their annual preventive
care recommendations based on the guidelines established by the American Association
of Feline Practitioners and take into consideration your
cat's hereditary factors,
age, medical history and lifestyle.
Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive
care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment
of disease as your pet
ages, and complete medical and surgical
care as necessary during the lifetime
of your dog,
cat and exotic pet.
We provide early detection and treatment
of disease as your pet
ages; and medical and surgical
care to help your
cat and dog stay healthy for a lifetime.
We are not receiving many applications to adopt from what we would consider suitable homes — some obstacles to adoption are financial ability to seek medical
care, small children who might get scratched by a frightened
cat, other pets in the home,
age of the
cat, or the adopter's insistence to declaw.
She is the author
of more than two - dozen award winning pet
care books including COMPLETE CARE FOR YOUR AGING
care books including COMPLETE
CARE FOR YOUR AGING
CARE FOR YOUR
AGING CAT.
While costs vary by species, breed, size,
age, overall health, region
of the country and other factors, average annual pet
care costs range from $ 1,1314 - $ 1,843 for dogs and $ 1,035 for
cats.
For your
aging furry family members, Hollywood Hill Animal Hospital offers a Mature Pet
Care Plan, an affordable way to take care of all your senior dog or cat's health needs in one pack
Care Plan, an affordable way to take
care of all your senior dog or cat's health needs in one pack
care of all your senior dog or
cat's health needs in one package.
The Goathouse
Cat Refuge The Goathouse
Cat Refuge is a «no - kill animal sanctuary dedicated to providing cage - free
care for
cats regardless
of age, medical issues or disposition until a permanent loving adoptive home can be found» in Pittsboro, NC.
Dr. Ellen Singh's love for animals began at a young
age, growing up on her family farm in Pennsylvania and learning to take
care of cats, dogs, chickens, cattle and pigs.
Our facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive
care for young, healthy
cats; early detection and treatment
of disease as your
cat ages; and complete medical and surgical
care as necessary during his or her lifetime.