Kindle Edition Amazon Amy D. Shojai Category:  Pets/Pet Care Publisher: WhoDaresWins Publishing ISBN-10:  1935712225 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 297 Copyright: 2010 ISBN-13: 9781935712220 Price: $5.99 (eBook) All the answers to care for your mature cat's physical health and emotional well-being Filled with heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for cats health care for old cats, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior cats vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years. You'll learn: How long do cats live and how cats age Normal aging changes for cats Warning signs to get cats veterinarian help Over the counter medications for cats How-to nursing care for cats: pilling cats, administering fluid therapy & more Ways to increase old cat exercise and how to exercise cats minds Choosing cat food for old cats How to get cats to eat Symptoms & treatments for: arthritis, blind cats, brain tumors, cat cancer, deaf cats, cat dental problems, cat diabetes, cat heart disease, cat hyperthyroidism, cat kidney problems, cat liver disease, cat obesity, cat senility, cat stroke Certified cat behavior expert Amy Shojai includes an encyclopedia of comprehensive cat reference material from her own experience and interviews with over 100 veterinary experts. The A-to-Z list of cat health conditions common to old cats lists medical symptoms, veterinary treatment and research, understanding cat quality of life and making death decisions (and helping children understand pet loss), and home care tips to save money when caring for aging cats. Categories include: health care for cats, home remedies for cats, nursing care for cats, grieving the loss of a pet, putting a pet to sleep, cats guide, cats health. How to entice your older cat into getting more exercise What changes to expect as your cat ages--and which changes are natural and which are warning signs that should send you to the veterinarian Which pet-specific over-the-counter medications every owner should keep on hand How to use the L.O.V.E. Program to keep your cat loving longer and living better Tips on everything from choosing the right products and food for your aging cat to performing nursing care at home Filled with heartwarming stories and photos, the latest developments in geriatric veterinary care, age-defying tips, and comprehensive reference material, this is the definitive guide to turning back the clock on aging--and keeping senior cats vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years.

Must Have Book!
"Once again Amy has done it! VERY important, useful and valuable information in a concise, easy to read work. Our pets are living longer--and with this interesting and complete book--healthier lives. If you have a middle aged to older pet, this book is a Must Have!"
--DR. JIM HUMPHRIES, Veterinarian, Contributing Editor to CBS's The Early Show, and National Veterinary Spokesperson

Moving, readable, practical
"Chock-full of lifesaving and life-enhancing facts--but incredibly moving and readable--the book is guaranteed to help your beloved pet live a happier, healthier, fuller life. While this comprehensive and groundbreaking book presents cutting edge medical information, Shojai makes sure that it's proven and practical. Captivating true stories of 'successful agers' will motivate you to make sure you give your pets the best care possible."
--Dr. Marty Becker, Resident Veterinarian on Good Morning America and Author of The Healing Power of Pets

Essential!
"What a read! Complete Care for Your Aging Cat provides a practical, easy-to-read guide about health care for the aging cat. If you have an aging cat, this is a 'must have' book. It provides simple question-and-answer treatment of essentials of aging cats."
--Dr. Johnny D. Hoskins, Internist for older dogs and cats