The Cat Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies

Cat emergencies often develop quietly — would you recognize the signs?

Written by an emergency veterinarian and award-winning author of The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies, this practical guide helps cat owners understand emergency situations before they happen while also serving as a clear reference when urgent concerns arise.
Cats are experts at hiding illness, and serious medical problems can develop with minimal outward signs. This book helps you recognize subtle warning changes, assess your cat at home, and determine when veterinary care is needed.

Inside, you’ll learn:
• The 10 most common cat health emergencies
• The 10 most common toxic exposures
• How to recognize concerning signs
• Step-by-step assessment techniques used in emergency medicine
• Practical tools for prevention and preparation

Bonus Resources Include:
• First aid supplies checklist
• Pet care and medical authorization form
• Sick visit information sheet
• Response charts for common emergency situations

Emergencies with cats can be difficult to recognize. This guide provides the knowledge and practical tools to help you navigate urgent health concerns with greater clarity. A valuable resource for both new and experienced cat owners. Add this essential guide to your home library.

Dr. Chivvis is an internship-trained emergency veterinarian, author, homeschool mom, and indie publisher who focuses on bridging veterinary medicine, education, and storytelling. She blends clinical experience with narrative to make veterinary topics more understandable outside the exam room. Her children's picture book What's Wrong with Tom? launched in August 2025, with her second children's book, What Did Libby Do?, projected for August 2026. Her children's stories combine education with imagination and compassion, weaving in social-emotional themes to help young readers understand health, empathy, and the veterinary experience in an age-appropriate way. She has also developed educational coloring books, activity books, and practical pet health guides designed to provide owners with clear, veterinarian-vetted information, support the human-animal bond, and highlight the value of open communication with the veterinary team. 
Dr. Chivvis is the author of The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies, recipient of both the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the 2025 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal, and most recently published The Cat Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies. She is also the founder of CritterCareCollective, an educational platform dedicated to making accurate pet care information clear, practical, and accessible. Dr. Chivvis is always working on several projects at once—some practical, some playful, and all close to her heart. She believes in transparency, growth through trial and error, and the power of making pet care and education approachable for everyone.