On Older Cats

by Judith Lindley

Overview

 On Older Cats Second Edition would be a welcomed addition to any cat lovers bookshelf as it presents a view of the aging cat in the most unique way. Rather than being too technical, Ms Lindley has taken scientific information and molded it with her 50 years of hands-on experience to create a book easily understood by anyone.

 On Older Cats Second Edition will guide you through the aging process of cats, from the first changes you will notice, outward appearances, then progress to internal changes and behavioral changes. Each topic, from eyes and ears to respiratory and immune systems, is explained as normal functions followed by results of normal aging, and expected problems. Chapter V: What You Can Do, covers everything from home care, diet, grooming, creature comforts, travel care and the most important health care for your older cat. There is also a section on Alternative Remedies seldom found in other cat books. And of course, a section on the emotional topics of euthanasia, pet loss and grieving.

 Newly designed in beautiful Full Color format, this is a revised and updated edition of On Older Cats originally published in 2000.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989155613
Publisher:	Heartsy's Designs
Publication date:	10/15/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
File size:	31 MB
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About the Author

Supported by her extensive experience in animal care, as well as her expertise regarding the tortoiseshell-calico colored cats, Ms. Lindley has served as a cattery owner, founder and president of a cat registry and a cat rescue/sanctuary for more than four decades. Judith began her long career with cats in 1968, when she rescued five orphaned kittens. In 1973 she acquired a beautiful tortoiseshell and white colored cat, "Miss Kitty". "Tri-Color Cattery" began in 1974 with a breeding program, for the elusive male tortoiseshell-calico colored cat. In 1977 and 1978 "Miss Kitty" had two male Calico colored cats, which is very rare. They inspired Judith to found the "Calico Cat Registry International" (1978), as a means to educate people about these rare and beautiful cats, while simultaneously registering cats of qualifying colors. In 1979 Ms. Lindley started the non-profit "Animal Helpline" as a hotline style advice service and cat rescue shelter. Over the years Judith and "Animal Helpline" have rescued over 1500 cats and 30 dogs. Judith has earned a degree in Animal Science from the International Correspondence School (1995) and has been listed as one of the living authorities on the Tortoiseshell-Calico Cat. http://JudithLindley.heartsy.com

Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgement

Frontispiece

Author's Note

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter I: Age

Chapter II: Outward Changes

1. Eyes

2. Ears

3. Nose

4. Whiskers

5. Mouth the Oral Cavity, Teeth, Gums and Tongue

6. Skin and Coat

7. Of Claws and Paws

8. Dem Bones The Skeletal-Muscular System

9. Purr and The Interrupted Purr

10. End Chart

Chapter III: Inward Changes

1. The Respiratory System

2. The Circulatory System

3. The Digestive System

4. The Urinary System

5. The Nervous System

6. The Endocrine System

7. The Immune System

Martha Jane age 16

Miranda age 26

Henry age 14

Logan age 14

Agatha age 18

Edwin K. Cat age 10

Thomas age 12

Callie age 19

Lola age 13

Ninja age 11

Lady Gray age 22

Red Man age 29

Callie age 20

Rory age 20

Abby age 18

Lily age 10

Mary Jane age 12

Holly age 12

Huck age 14

Patches age 22

Suki age 13

Sadie age 13

Mo age 20

Teddy Bear age 19

Sassy Cecilia age 26

Tisiphone age 10

Blue age 20

William age 11

Chapter IV: Behavior Changes

1. Normal Behavior

2. Inappropriate Behavior

3. Unusual Behavior

Chapter V: What You Can Do

In Home Care

1. Home Exams

2. Grooming, Petting and Body Massage

3. Diet

4. Creature Comforts

Travel Care

1. Traveling With Your Cat

2. Traveling Without Your Cat

3. Travel by Airline

Health Care

1. Diseases Most Common to Older Cats

2. First Aid and Other Emergency Care

3. Veterinarian Visits

4. Pain, Pain Management, Terminal Illnesses and Alternative Remedies

The Last Meow

1. That Difficult Choice - Euthanasia

2. Grieving

Chapter VI: Something About Albert

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Bibliography

Muffy age 14

Notes