Cat Health, Illness, & Well Being Topic Library

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ABCESSES:
Abcesses - Dr. Mike Richards
Abcesses & Deep Wounds- Veterinarian's Best
Bite Wound Abcesses - Veterinary Information Network
Treatment of Cuts, Injuries, Wounds and Abscesses - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Bite Wounds - The Pet Place
Draining Cat Abcess - Surgical treatment of cat abcess (with photos)
Fight Wound Infections - Tim J. Gruffydd-Jones, BVetMed, PhD, DipECVIM(CA) MRCVS
Taking Care of Your Cat's Abcess - if a veterinarian is not available
Cat Abcesses & Bite Wounds - Signs & symptoms from Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
Cat Abcess with Pictures - WARNING! Graphic
Cat Abcesses - The Pet Center
Bite Wound Abcess - MarVista Veterinary Clinic

ACNE:
Feline Acne - Dr. Mike Richards
Feline Acne & Stud Tail - Feline Advisory Bureau of the UK
Feline Acne - Bob McKee
Feline Acne - Dr. Holly Nash
Feline Acne - The Pet Place
Chin Acne - Vets 4 Pets
Chin Acne - Dr. Marty Becker
Dirty Chins: Feline Acne - Suite 101
Dealing With Feline Acne - Catsplay
Feline Acne - Dr. Carol Osbourne

ACUPUNCTURE:
Acupuncture - From the Columbia Veterinary Associates
Acupunture - Frequently Asked Questions answered by a veterinary acupunturist
Acupuncture - University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
Acupuncture - Kansas State University
Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture - AltVetMed.org
Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture - Phil Rogers, Ireland. 2001 Small World Animal Congress
Animals Get the Point - National Geographic
Veterinary Acupuncture - by Brian Puterman

ADDISON'S DISEASE:
Addison's Disease - Colunbia Animal Hospital. Article relates to dogs but gives good info
Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) - From Marvista Vet
Addison's Disease - Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Addison's Disease - World Animal Congress, 2001
What is Addison's Disease? - Columbia Animal Hospital

AGGRESSION & BITING
Aggression & Biting Tips - Identifying types & causes of aggression, biting & solutions.

ALLERGIES (See also FLEAS):
Allergies (Multiple Topics) - Drs. Foster & Smith. Excellent article with several links on hot spots, food allergies, fatty acid supplements, ear allergies, miliary dermatitis, inhalant dermatitis and flea allergy
Allergies: A Nutritional Approach to Treatment - by Wendell O Belfield, DVM
Allergic Skin Disease - By Susan Gayle Wynn, DVM
Treatment of Allergies - Joe Bodewes, DVM
Allergies & Hair Loss - Race Foster, DVM
Skin Allergies - Long Beach Animal Hospital
Allergic Problems in Cats - Dr. Mike Richards
Food Allergies - MarVista Animal Medical Center
Food Allergies: The Truth About Lamb & Rice - University of Illinois
Food Allergies & Intolerance - Hill's
Food Allergies - Includes info on food trials & hypoallergenic diets. Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
Inhalant Allergies - MarVista Animal Medical Center
Inhalant Allergies - Excellent article from Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
New Antihistamines for Allergic Cats - 2001 Vet Conference Update
Seasonal Allergies & Your Pet - The Pet Place, Dr. Dawn Ruben
Allergic Dermatitis - The Pet Place, Dr. Erika DePapp
Allergy Testing in Cats - The Pet Place
Allergies in the Dog & Cat - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Allergies - Columbia Animal Hospital
The Four Types of Allergies - Good general discussion on causes & treatments

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE:
AltVetMed
Holisticat
Alternative Medicine - Dr. Mike Richards
Alternative Medicine For Pets - About.com Guide
The Appeal of "Alternative" Therapies - The Pet Place, Dr. David Ramey
The Debate Over Alternative Therapies for Pets - The Pet Place, Aneeta Brown
Holistic & Alternative Veterinary Medicine - Drs. Foster & Smith
Alternative Medicine Techniques - Drs. Foster & Smith
The Alt Med Advisory Page - Task Force For Veterinary Science
Alternative Medicine Abstracts - Abstracts from Medline
The Alt Med Primer - Current on-line bibliography

ANAL GLANDS:
Anal Sac Abcess - Diagrams from Hill's
Anal Sac Disease - from Marvista Animal Medical Center
Anal Glands - Drs. Foster & Smith, article by Joe Bodewes, DVM
Don't Ignore Your Pet's Pain in the Butt! - University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
Anal Gland Impaction - from Barkbytes
Expressing Anal Glands - If you dare!
Anal Sacs - More Than You Ever Wanted To Know! - Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
Anal Sac Disease - Columbia Animal Hospital (with diagrams)
Anal Sac Disease - The Pet Place, Dr. Cathy Reese
Anal Sac Disease in the Cat - Dr. VanLienden, DVM
Anal Sac Removal - Surgical Removal (with Photos). The PetCenter
Anal Sac Problems in Your Dog or Cat - Ronald S. Hines DVM PhD
Anal Sac Disorders - VetMedCenter

ANATOMY:
Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy - Excellent Resource from Hill's Pet Food. Diagrams of all the major anatomical systems
Anatomy for the Pet Owner - Washington State University
Index of Organ Systems - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomy of Skin, Hair & Nails
Normal Joint Anatomy - Holly Frisby, DVM
Anatomy of Bones, Muscles & Nerves - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomy & Function of the Liver - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomy of the Eye - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomy of the Heart & Respiratory System - Drs. Foster & Smith
The Immune System - Holly Frisby, DVM
Anatomy & Function of the Digestive System - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomy of the Teeth & Mouth - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anatomically Correct: The On-Line Cat Dissection - a step by step tutorial on feline anatomy. Not for the squeamish, but very educational!!
Anatomy Overview - Index from VetMedCenter
Virtual Cat Anatomy - R.D. Parker & Carol Roper. Slide presentation
Feline Anatomy - Parts of the Cat and How They Work - About.com

ANEMIA:
Anemia: Causes and Treatment - Dr. Elisabeth Snead, DVM
What Does It Mean to be Anemic? - Excellent article from Dr. VanLienden, DVM
Anemia - holistic approaches from the Holisticat Archives
Feline Anemia Support Group - An e-mail support group of feline anemia owners
Anemia - VetCentric
Anemia In Dogs Cats and Ferrets - Ron Hines DVM PhD
An Introduction to Anemia - What to Expect - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Anemia - The Merck Veterinary Manual
Anemia - Dr. Erika De Papp, The PetPlace
What Is a Reticulocyte Count? - The PetPlace Veterinarians

Autoimmune (Immune Mediated) Hemolytic Anemia / Hemolytic Anemia (Heinz Body Anemia - ONIONS!!!):
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia - Dr. Mike Richards
Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia - Dr. Mike Richards
Auto-Immune Hemolytic Anemia - Drs. Foster & Smith
Canine Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia - VetCentric
When the Diagnosis is Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia - Celeste A. Clements, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
AutoImmune Hemolytic Anemia - Columbia Animal Hospital
Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) - Dr. Leah Cohn, The Pet Place
Immune-mediated Anemia - VetMedCenter
What is Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia? - Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) - MarVista Vet

Hemolytic Anemia - Dr. Leah Cohn, The Pet Place
New Diagnostic Test for Hemolytic Anemia - Drs. Foster & Smith, DVM
Hemolytic Anemia - Dr. Leah Cohn, The PetPlace
Diagnosis of Hemolytic Anemias - 2001 World Animal Congress
Onions & Garlic: Heinz Body Anemia - Drs. Foster & Smith
Anemia Caused by Onions - Margaret A. Wissman, DVM
Hemolytic Anemia caused by Onions - from Feline Future
Why Our Products Don't Contain Onion Flavoring - From the Iams Food Company
Heinz Body Anemia - Technical!! From the University Of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Feline Infectious Anemia: See HEMOBARTONELLA
ANESTHESIA:
Anesthesia and Your Pet - Columbia Animal Hospital
Anesthesia in Cats - Dr. Mike Richards
Anesthesia - Long Beach Animal Hospital
Anesthesia - Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Safe Anesthesia - Dr. Jennifer McKinnis, DVM
Anesthesia In Your Dog & Cat - Ron Hines DVM PhD
What is Anesthesia? - Dr. Emily S. Southward, The Pet Place
Recommendations for Before, During, and After Surgery - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Veterinary Anethesia - from Southpaws
Introduction to Anesthesia and Pain Control in Veterinary Medicine - VetMedCenter
Anesthesia and Your Pet - VetMedCenter
What can I do to Prepare my Pet for Anesthesia? - VetMedCenter
What is Anesthesia? - ThePetPlace

ASPIRIN & ACETAMINOPHEN IN CATS:
Aspirin Poisoning - Dr. Mike Richards, DVM
Is it OK to give your cat aspirin? - VetCentric
Aspirin Toxicity - The Pet Place
Acetominophen Poisoning - Note also: Kaopectate. Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
ASA (Aspirin) Toxicity - VetMedCenter

ANXIETY: (See also BEHAVIOR)
Working With a Fearful Cat - From Cats International
Fear in Cats - of people, places, & other animals from Dr. VanLienden, DVM
Separation Anxiety in Cats - The Pet Place
Anxiety In Cats - Interesting Study!
The Fearful Cat - Denver Animal League
The Shy or Fearful Cat - King Country Animal Shelter
The Fearful Cat - The Humane Society of the United States
Fear, Anxiety & Panic From Holisticat. Flower essences & homeopathic remedies
Car Sickness & Fear of Riding in Cars - Marty Smith, DVM
Scaredy Cat - Tracy Vogel, Vetcentric

APPETITE: (See also TUBE FEEDING)
Appetite Stimulation - Dr. Mike Richards, DVM
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to the Anorectic Cat - World Small Animal Congress, 2001
Feeding a Pet That Can�t Or Won�t Eat - Celeste A. Clements, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM , Vetcentric
When Your Dog or Cat Eats Like a Bird - Tracy Vogel, Vetcentric
Anorexia - Dr. Etienne Cote, The Pet Place
Anorexia - from VetMedCenter
Diseases That Can Cause Anorexia - The Petplace

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats - Columbia Animal Hospital
Arthritis in Dogs and Cats - University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
Arthritis - From AltVetMed
Arthritis in Cats - From Drs. Foster & Smith
Causes of Arthritis in Cats - Marty Smith, DVM
Glucosamine & Chondroitin Treatments in Cats - Joe Bodewes, DVM
Updates on Arthritis Treatment 2001 Vet Conference - Drs. Foster & Smith
Arthritis & Rimadyl - Dr. Mike Richards DVM
Arthritis - Dr. Mike Richards
Treating Arthritis in Dogs & Cats - Dr. Mark
Arthritis in Cats - Signs & Treatment
Arthritis Archives - Discussions from Holisticat
Arthritis & Joint Disease Center - From MarVista Vet
What medications are available to treat cats with arthritis? - VetCentric
Dealing with Arthritis in Your Dog And Cat - Ron Hines DVM PhD
Degenerative Arthritis - Dr. Robert Parker, The Pet Place
Skeletal, Bone, and Arthritic Problems in Dogs and Cats - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Dealing with Arthritis Joint and Back Pain in your Dog And Cat - Ron Hines DVM PhD
Nursing & Home Care for Arthritis - VetMedCenter
The Pet Arthritis Resource Center - Synflex America
The Pet Arthritis Center - sponsored by DTC Health, Inc
Arthritis - American Association of Animal Hospitals

ASTHMA:
Asthma - The Winn Foundation
Asthma - Dr. Mike Richards
Asthma - by Margaret Muns, DVM
Asthma - MarVista Animal Medical Center
Asthma - New York Animal Medical Center
Asthma Articles & E-Mail list - Feline Asthma Owner's personal homepage. Lots of info & links!
Feline Asthma - Drs. Foster & Smith, Joe Bodewes, DVM
Cat's Cough Could Mean AsthmaKansas State News Release
Asthma & Bronchitis in Cats - Dr. Vanlienden, DVM
What is Asthma? - Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP from the VIN website
Asthma - From the Pet Doctor
Asthma - holistic approaches in treatment from the Holisticat archives
Feline Asthma - From Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine
Inhaled Medication for Feline Asthma - 2001 Small Animal Veterinary Conference
New Ways to Manage Feline Asthma - Vetcentric - Celeste A. Clements, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
2002 Update: New Treatments - Kansas State News Release
Bronchial Asthma in Cats - Columbia Animal Hospital
Feline Asthma - Chronic Bronchitis In Your Cat - Ron Hines DVM PhD
Feline Asthma - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Feline Asthma: Bronchitis Syndrome in Cats - Dr. Roger Ross, DVM
Bronchial Asthma - The Pet Place
Feline Asthma & Bronchitis - VetMedCenter
Fritz the Brave: An Owner's Site - This is a great site!
What is the Best Way to Treat Asthma? - Ask the Vet, Mobile Vets Southern California
Feline Asthma - Feline Advisory Bureau, UK.

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BABIES AND CATS - Several links on bringing home baby

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES

BEHAVIOR:
Diagnosing & Correcting Behavior Issues - Understanding feline body language, nocturnal behavior, aggression towards people, aggression between cats, compulsive licking, stress, the fearful cat, correcting biting and scratching, avoiding litterbox problems, training & socialization, cats and babies, reference reading.
LitterBox & Spraying Problem Help

BLADDER PROBLEMS (See URINARY TRACT DISEASE)
BLINDNESS:
How Do I Deal With A Blind Pet? - From Eyevet
Blindness - From Animal Eye Specialists
Blindness - Mesa Veterinary Clinic
Caring for the Blind Pet - Animal Eye Care
Can Blind Pets Lead Happy Lives? - Veterinary Vision Eye Care
Living With a Blind Cat - Messy Beast
Tips to help you care for your Blind Pet - Iowa State University
Blindness: What to Watch For - The Petplace
Living with a Blind Pet - The PetPlace
Caring for a Blind Pet Part 1 - BestFriends Pet Care
Caring for a Blind Pet Part 2 - BestFriends Pet Care

BORDETELLA:
Bordetella - The Winn Foundation
Bordetella - Dr. Mike Richards
Bordetella - From VetInfo
Bordetella - From Pet Vets
Bordetella In Cats - A complete website on this topic
Feline Bordetella - A poignant story written by an owner with personal experience
Feline Bordetella - A Tenacious and Controversial Respiratory Disease in Cats from About.com