The definitive guide to feline well-being Written by a noted feline veterinarian, Guide to a Healthy Cat addresses cat owners' needs for an accessible, fully up-to-date guide to feline health. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell offers a thorough discussion of feline disease-how to combat it and how to manage it. She covers the latest in research and veterinary practice, including new information on vaccines, diabetes, nutrition, diagnostics, and treatments. Readers will learn what foods are best for their cats and how to feed the finicky feline; the latest developments in keeping cats flea-free; and how to keep peace in a multi-cat home. The author offers sensible, practical advice on keeping cats safe from household dangers, including toxic plants, and guidance in grooming for good health. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, DVM (Orange, CA), is the owner and originator of The Cat Care Clinic. She is a former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and served on the board of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. Wexler-Mitchell is also a member of other veterinary organizations including AVMA, AAHA, SCVMA, and the CVMA. She is a contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine and writes the ""Ask the Vet"" column.