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Compared to the information and training available to dog owners for many years, cats have been the forgotten pet. I hope my 30 years experience as a cat owner, breeder, and rescue worker will help others understand and develop a better relationship with their own cat. The price for individual sessions and three hour seminars varies. A lower group rate may be available to rescue workers, Please call to discuss your particular situation. Following are some topics for your consideration.
 

GRIEF COUNSELLING FOR PET LOSS

Many pet owners do not have family members or friends who understand the depression and loneliness that can result from the loss of a pet. Comments such as "the animal was old" or "it was just an animal" can make the owners feel isolated  and without support. I strive to help clients through this time using my personal experiences with loss of my animal friends, and  my degree in social work.

The initial visit is done in person but subsequent sessions can be done over the phone.
 

BASIC CAT CARE FOR FIRST TIME OWNERS

This course covers such fundamentals as: choosing the right cat, feeding, training, buying supplies, and basic veterinary care. A discussion on letting the cat out or not will help you ascertain the risks and costs of having a cat who is allowed outside. This is taught as a seminar.
 

FELINE NUTRITION

The cat has unique feeding needs as a true carnivore. This 3 hour seminar will cover the following areas:

• deciphering pet food labels and claims
• allergies and intolerances in the domestic cat
• deciding what and how much to feed your particular cat
• the problems and dangers with homemade diets and diet supplements
• why not to feed raw meat, eggs, and milk products
• obesity and how it can affect your cat's health

FELINE BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS

Many pets are destroyed each year because of a variety of inappropriate litter habits, biting, and fighting with other pets.This is a one-to-one individual
session  which normally lasts 45 minutes to an hour. A follow-up call is included in the fee.
 

BASIC HUSBANDRY FOR CAT BREEDERS AND RESCUE WORKERS

Both parts are taught as 3 hour seminars with breaks.

PART ONE:

• understanding the cats nature
• feeding for long term health and the individual's life stage
• feline diseases, parasites, and their transmission
• how vaccinations work, and choosing the right vaccine for a particular situation
• the dangers of having an outside cat

PART TWO:

• isolation of new cats
• reducing stress levels in multi-cat situations
• the care of queens and their kittens
• dealing with whole adult or recently neutered male cats
• cattery and shelter set-ups to reduce disease and facilitate easier cleaning

Individual instruction in other areas such as basic genetics for breeders, whelping your first litters etc. may be available. Call and discuss your needs with me.