Would you be able to provide at-home care for your cat? Here’s what to consider.

By Eric Mendelson, PhD

Many chronic diseases show themselves through weight loss. Keep track of this important number.

A cat with chronic illness is one of the greater challenges we face when we share our lives with an animal companion. The challenge involves both medical care — which can be expensive and complicated — and also the necessary emotional involvement.

While cats are receiving better veterinary care and better nutrition, they’re also living longer. This is a blessing for cat lovers — but age also brings with it the greater likelihood of chronic disease and illness. There are some life-threatening, chronic diseases that are relatively common, says Richard Goldstein, DVM, board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and lecturer in small animal medicine at Cornell University’s…

Purchase Selection or begin your FREE 14-day trial subscription to CatWatchNewsletter.com