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Product Description THE OLD CAT BIBLE! Filled with comprehensive cat reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. You'll find 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 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 cat 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 cat foods for your aging cat How to offer old cats nursing care at home for common old cat conditions Information about cat symptoms and feline treatments for cat kidney disease, hyperthyroidism in cats, cat urinary tract infection, cats and diabetes, blind cat, deaf cat, cat stroke, feline diarrhea, cat constipation, old cats not eating, litter box problems and more. Filled with heartwarming stories of successful senior citizen cats, the latest developments in treating feline illnesses in old cats, 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. Categories include: aging cats, old cats, cat care and health, cat death and grief, blind cats, home remedies for cats, nursing care for cats, grieving the loss of a pet, putting a pet to sleep, veterinary care Review WINNER of THREE CAT WRITERS' ASSOCIATION AWARDS! "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 best-selling author "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, Contributing Editor to CBS's The Early Show "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 From the Author Hey there, thanks for finding me on Author Central--and it appears wehave "cat love" in common! I currently live with an 21-years-youngSiamese wannabe and cherish every day that I have her. Like you, I wantmy cats to live long, happy and healthy lives and as they age; it'svital to recognize when they need help. Of course, the veterinarian is a key partner for your pets' health care, but YOU can do so much to keep your cats emotionally healthy and assist in their physical well being. That's why I wrote COMPLETE CARE FOR YOUR AGING CAT. Even 20 or 30 years wouldn't be enough time to spend with a belovedfeline--and we want a pets' golden years to be as happy as possible. Sothe book contains actionable advice. It's not simply a "go to the vet"book, although that of course is important. I want to empower you torecognize both healthy cat and problem cat issues, learn how to helpyour kitty yourself, and promote a positive pet partnership with yourother care-givers including the vet. This book is a compa