AAFP–AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines for proper well-care- Fantastic Information!!

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The AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) published a great guide of life stage guidelines for proper feline well-care that involves pretty much everything for a cat's care from kittenhood to geriatrics... It has fantastic information... From what to ask on vet's visits on different stages, to how do deal with their fear of vet consults, dealing with life changes such as litterbox height, food needs, different tests and procedures, diferent behaviors acquired throughout their lives, etc...

Many of us don't know what to expect or what to ask when we go to the vet, specially when they enter a different stage in their lives... I thought this was very enlightening. This is one of those things to print and keep on the kitty file folder


2010 Feline Life Stage Guidelines
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AAFP AND AAHA ANNOUNCE THE FELINE LIFE STAGE GUIDELINES
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are pleased to announce the release of the AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines. To be published in the January issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, the guidelines provide important information promoting appropriate wellness care for cats.

The Feline Life Stage Guidelines have been developed in response to alarming statistics reported in the 2007 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook. The Sourcebook showed that the number of cats kept as pets outnumber dogs, yet they receive significantly less veterinary care. Further studies have indicated that an inability to recognize signs of illness or injury is a key factor as to why cat owners are unaware of their catâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s medical needs.

The concern of a stressful veterinary visit for both cat and owner has also been cited as a contributing deterrent to veterinary visits for cats. The guidelines offer practical strategies that veterinary practices can integrate into their daily routines to help alleviate common stressors and work more successfully with an anxious cat. The guidelines address healthcare recommendations specific to the lifestage of the feline patient, and emphasize educating clients about behavior and environmental issues that promote a healthy life style. Acting in partnership with cat owners about this information will further enhance the client - veterinary bond.

The Feline Life Stage Guidelines Can be found/Downloaded Here
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http://www.catvets.com/professionals...ations/?Id=425
 
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