ASPCA Ani-Med® Call-In Index
Do you have questions about your cat's health or behavior, or about responsible pet ownership?  Ani-Med, with the input of numerous veterinarians and animal behaviorists, provides a phone service that answers many typical questions.  The answers are comprehensive and informative.  This is a toll-free call, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How to Use This Service:

  1. Refer to the list below - take note of the 3-digit code number of the topic you want information on.
  2. Dial : 1-877-850-2995 and follow the menu.
You can also visit the Ani-Med website for pet-care information tips.

For a huge reference of cat health and behavior issues, visit Pawprints and Purrs' Cat Health Care web pages.

No website or phone call service is intended to replace the diagnosis and care that only your veterinarian can provide.  If your pet appears to be in serious distress, call a veterinarian immediately.  You can find a veterinarian using localvets.com.

If you are concerned that your pet may have been poisoned, call (both are pay calls):    900-680-0000 or  800-548-2423.



Health Problems - Cats (and Dogs)
 
Anxieties/Loud Noises/Thunderstorms 201
Backyard Dangers  202
Bad Breath 203
Bladder Problems 204
Blindness 205
Cancer 207
Cataracts 207
Cold Weather Tips 208
Constipation 209
Deafness 210
Degenerative Bone Disease 211
Diabetes 213
Dogs&Cats, Getting Along 236
Ear Mites 214
Estrus/Heat 215
Flatulence/Gas 217
Food Allergy 218
Getting Enough Water 237
Heartworms 219
Hot Weather Tips 220
Household Dangers 221
Insect Bites/Stings 223
Neonatal Care 224
Night Safety 238
Rabies 226
Ringworm 227
Shedding 229
Skin Problems 230
Teething 231
The Grieving Pet 235
Ticks/Lyme Disease 232
Traveling With Your Pet 233

Health Problems - Cats 
 
Aging Geriatrics 326
Allergies 325
Arthritis 301
Asthma 302
Cat Scratch Disease 303
Declawing 304
Dental Care 305
Distemper 306
Exercise Guidelines 307
Feline Leukemia 308
Feline Infectious Peritonitis 309
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus 310
Fleas 311
Grooming 313
Hairballs 314
Nutritional Needs 315
Obesity/Overweight 316
Snacks/Treats 326
Toxoplasmosis 318
Trimming Nails 319
Urinary Tract Blockage 321
Vaccinations 322
Vomiting 324
Worms and Deworming 323

Behavior
 
Adding Another Cat 328
Adolescence/Kittens 329
Aggression to People 330
Aggression/Other Cats 331
Body Language 341
Harness Training 332
Indoor/Outdoor Cats 333
Litter Box Problems 334
Scratching Furniture 338
Selecting Right Litter 335
Selecting Safe Toys 337
Spraying/Territorial Marking 340
The Right Litter Box 336

Responsible Pet Ownership
 
Bite Prevention for Children 401
Bringing Home a New Cat 403
Choosing the Right Pet - Cats 101
Coping with the Loss of a Pet 404
DNA Testing (dogs, cats) 405
Identification tags/tattoos 408
Identification/Microchipping 414
License/Litter/Leash Laws 409
Pet Health Insurance 415
Pet Overpopulation 410
Preparing for Natural Disasters  411
Reporting Animal Cruelty 412
Spaying & Neutering 413

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