Resources
Animal Behavior:
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.
Cats International
Call their behavior hotline for free advice on your cat’s behavior at 262-375-8852, and leave a message and they will get back to you. Mailing address: Cats International, 193 Granville Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012. Cats International Web site
Calling All Pets
Call Calling All Pets with behavior questions anytime, seven days a week at 800-462-7413. When you call, please leave a message including your name, location, the nature of your question, and both a work and home phone number. Or submit your question using their online form.
Pet Training Videos at www.petvideo.com
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 (gradually mix old litter 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)
- 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) - most of these are better for your health and the environment, are flushable and have very little dust!
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If problems persist, a health issue could be behind your kitty not using the box; please consult your veterinarian
Alternatives to Declawing
Did you know declawing your cat can lead to a number of short and long term health and behavior problems? Click here to learn The Truth About Declawing.
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
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 such as:
+ licking
+ chronic ear infections
+ arthritis
+ hip dysplasia
+ numerous skin conditions
+ post-surgical pain relief and increased healing
+ wound healing
+ degenerative joint disease
+ gingivitis
+ insect bites/stings
+ lacerations/abrasions
+ cystitis
+ burns
+ and much more.
This amazing treatment is available from:
+ Dr. Carrie Harness at American Animal Hospital in Neenah; 920-725-8522 or AmerAnimal.com
+Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic; 920-766-3380 or kaukaunavet.com
Renting with Pets:
List of Pet-Friendly Properties in the Fox Valley Area
Visit www.startrenting.com and simply click on your criteria—you may choose "cats allowed" and "dogs allowed"; this site will then give you a list of options! Includes the Fox Cities, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Manitowoc, and Fond du Lac areas.
Renting with Pets - Tips
Visit http://www.sfspca.org/opendoor/index.shtml for pet-friendly rental tips, compiling a pet resume to persuade a potential landlord to view you as a responsible pet owner, a guide for landlords and more!
24-Hour Care/Emergency Services:
Animal Referral Center, Appleton: 920-993-9193
Located at 4706 New Horizons Blvd. in Appleton. Take Hwy 41 to the College Ave. exit and go West on College Ave. Go approximately 2 blocks and make a left-hand turn onto Casaloma (Fazoli's will be on your left). ARC is approximately 1.5 miles down the road (south of the Fox River Mall).
Pet Loss Counseling
Visit www.petloss.com for a list of numbers across the U.S. for phone counseling after the loss of a pet
Non Emergency Animal Care:
Eastshore’s preferred Veterinary Clinics: (links to come)
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
Thinking of Giving Up Your Pet?
Read this first...
Wonderpuppy.com also offers great information for people considering giving up their pet, including links to many other resources. Visit them here:
