Your Older Cat: A Complete Guide to Nutrition, Natural Health Remedies, and Veterinary Care (Paperback)

by Susan Easterly (Author) "He blinks upon the hearth-rug..." (more)
Key Phrases: senior cat, older cat, aging cat, Animal Poison Control Center, Animal Protection Institute (more...)

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Product Description

Safe preventive care for a long and healthy life

You probably feel that you know everything your cat needs -- plenty of food, frequent naps, and lots of love! Cats heal quickly and take excellent care of themselves, but as they age, they do need owners to pay special attention to their health and behavior. Creating a balanced diet, encouraging regular exercise, and providing good health care will ensure that your cat enjoys every one of his nine lives.

Your Older Cat shows how to extend your cat's active years and explains the special health issues for an aging cat. Divided into five sections, this practical guide discusses:

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE ONSET OF OLD AGE

READING YOUR CAT FOR SIGNS OF ILLNESS

BECOMING A PARTNER IN YOUR CAT'S HEALTH CARE -- FROM

VETERINARY CARE TO PET HEALTH INSURANCE

PREVENTION 101: TIPS ON DIET, GROOMING, NUTRITIONAL

SUPPLEMENTS, AND EXERCISE

AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR AGING CATS, INCLUDING ACUPUNCTURE, MASSAGE, HERBS, AND HOMEOPATHY

Plus, readers will find handsome color photos, informative sidebars for quick reference, and an extensive resource section.

About the Author
Susan Easterly is an award-winning pet writer and contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine. She has contributed to five books on pet care and has written hundreds of pet articles. She lives in Newberg, Oregon, with her family and six pets, two of whom are older cats.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; illustrated edition edition (July 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743224558
• ISBN-13: 978-0743224550
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #738,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Caring Cat Owners, November 13, 2003

By	Linda K. Hardie (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for caring cat owners. It starts out explaining the aging process in cats, which is NOT as simple as the "seven cat years for one human year" formula we used to hear. There's information about preventative care, first aid, age-related problems, and - of course - the final decision you may have to make for your cat. There's even information about grief and mourning, both yours and that of other cats you may have.

"Your Older Cat" is full of photos, charts, graphs, sidebars, and other materials that make this an easily accessible book. Cats are not complainers, and if you have trouble figuring out when your cat is in pain, Easterly's book will help.

This is not some thick, academic tome. It's a well-written, easily-read book you can turn to when you're worried. Or you can pick it up and enjoy the beautiful photos of cats. There's also a great resource section, with books, magazines, videos, and organizations listed.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets right to the point, October 13, 2005

By	Cali's Human (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Easterly isn't just a sensitive and knowledgeable writer. She's certainly that, but instead of offering up merely entertaining anecdotes and wistful musings, she gets into the helpful details straightaway. The book is slim and beautifully designed, and the photos and illustrations are easy on the eyes, all of which lends an effective visual frame to Easterly's excellent data and advice.

This isn't a cute-kitty book. Those who are committed companions of older felines will find a wealth of compassionately practical and useful information in this terrific book. Highly recommended.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific & moving book., June 20, 2006

By	Lynn Wrobleski - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not only is this book full of vital information & guidlines, it emphatically displays this author's true love & respect for cats. It's full of beautiful & touching pictures of cats. It is also very orgzanized in its format. I liked this author so much that I am ordering another one of her books. This is the best book I have read on cats, yet.