{"product_id":"geriatric-cathealth-care-journal-a-complete-toolkit-for-the-senior-cat-caregiver-paperback","title":"Geriatric CatHealth \u0026 Care Journal: A complete toolkit for the senior cat caregiver - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Gardner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated especially for pet parents of senior and geriatric cats, the tools in this journal will help you watch over and attend to your cat's well-being and feel more empowered to make the best health and care decisions for your cat. Dr. Mary Gardner, guides you in tracking your cat's attitude, activities, behavior, medical care, and joys of life as you share your furry companion's journey through their marvelous elder years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout your cat's life and especially during their twilight years, it's important to note any out-of-character changes they show and the concerns you have. Some changes-increased thirst, a pea-size lump or bump, diarrhea, restlessness at night, picky eating-may signal serious health issues. Keeping a pet health and care journal also helps you identify factors that may have contributed to the symptoms or the improvements you noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe journal pages, questionnaires, logs, lists, assessments, and other templates will help you document and keep important information handy and organized as you care for your aging cat. 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Use this journal as a practical stand-alone resource, or as a perfect companion to Dr. Gardner's upcoming book for parents of older cats, Nine Lives Are Not Enough - A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Geriatric Cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120350531719,"sku":"9781956343076","price":31.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/19ae991d8ac806658350fcee4ca77477.webp?v=1732546679","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/geriatric-cathealth-care-journal-a-complete-toolkit-for-the-senior-cat-caregiver-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}