If you have a pet care or behavioral question, please consult your veterinarian. We have provided some helpful links below too for quick education on many of the common issues pet guardians encounter.
Check out the Best Friend's Pet Care Library, which includes preparing your pet for a new baby, finding pet-friendly housing, what to do when you find a stray or your pet is lost, and many other wonderful topics.
the link is: http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/petcare/
Litterbox Problems
There are many common problems involving the litterbox—and most can be solved! Here are some handy tips:
• Cats need enough boxes: rule is 1 litterbox per cat, plus 1
• Cats do not like to use dirty litterboxes
• Many cats do not like scented litter or when you change litter brands (if you do, do it gradually by mixing old with new)
• Do not change the location of the litterboxes
• Size of box should be appropriate for size of cat (larger cats need larger boxes with higher sides or covered boxes!)
• If kitty does not like current kind of litter, consider an alternative litter (often healthier for you and your cat!) Some litters include: wheat litters (Sweat Scoop), corn litters (World's Best Cat Litter, Poulty Layer at Fleet Farm), newspaper litters (Yesterday's News), pine litter (Feline Pine) - mot of these are better for your health and the environment, are flushable and have very little dust!
• If problems persist, a health issue could be behind your kitty not using the box; please consult your veterinarian
Find Pet Friendly Housing
Apartment
The Truth About Declawing
Read a summary about what you need to know
High-Quality Cat Food List
Vet-approved recommendations for the best quality food to feed your cat - read the list here
Introducing Your Pets
Helpful tips on making new pet and current pet live harmoniously together - read the tips here
FIV in Cats
• Spread only through deep bite wounds
• Kitties with FIV can live for years with proper care and shelter
• More in-depth information: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/fiv.html
Feline Leukemia in Cats
• Spread through saliva, nasal secretions, urine, feces and milk
• More in-depth information: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html
Feral (Wild) Cats
Cats Anonymous: 920-321-1967 / info@catsanonymous.org / www.catsanonymous.org
Alley Cat Allies, the national resources on TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return): www.alleycat.org
Low-Cost Spay Neuter in Fox Cities Flyer
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter: Spay Me! Clinic in Sun Prairie, WI (outside Madison)
• Spay Me! Clinic is operated by Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue and offers low-cost and no-cost spays and neuters to the public. For more info visit their Web site
• Fox Valley Pet Services has a monthly shuttle to this clinic. Shuttle leaves from Appleton and leaves Wed. evenings and returns Thurs. evenings. To sign up, please visit their Web site
Spay Wisconsin: Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
The Wisconsin Humane Society launched Spay Wisconsin in July 2008. The program is a network of veterinarians and clinics willing to perform low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for low-income households and also for feral cats. Contact 1-877-510-PETS.
Spay/Neuter Information
Why it's better for your pet's health and the behavioral and community benefits it brings - Download our convenient brochure and share it with friends!
Pet Laser Therapy
Ease your pet's pain with revolutionary new laser therapy. This drug-free, surgery-free, pain-free alternative to surgery helps your pet find relief from pain and heal faster. It is great for geriatric animals for their aches and pains and for everyday disorders. Learn more by contacting:
+American Animal Hospital in Neenah; 920-725-8522 or AmerAnimal.com
+Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic; 920-766-3380 or kaukaunavet.com
Healing Heart Pet Hospice - Appleton
Veterinary end-of-life care for your companions from two veterinarians and two veterinary technicians. Contact: 920-993-9193 or 920-450-7805.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Save Money on Pet Care
The top 10 things you can do to save money in the long run, from the ASPCA Web site.
• Adopting a Shelter Dog - The First Seven Days
Download the e-book at no cost here
• Tips for Families with Kids & Dogs
A parent's manual for parents - view here
Found a lost dog? Need to report a lost a dog? The Lost Dogs of WI is here to help you.
Check back soon, we will be updating this page with new information regularly! |
