• Pathway to Care Assessment for Cats

    Please answer the following questions based on your pet’s current condition. The assessment has five sections, and you can revisit your answers before submission by using the back button. After you submit the assessment, you’ll be guided to a page with care options that may best match your pet’s needs based on your answers. Your contact information will be requested on the last screen, so you can receive an email with information and resources. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully care for your pet.

  • Statements about your cat's daily living activities (urination, defecation, eating, drinking, grooming, walking, sleeping).

  • My cat has trouble settling down to sleep at night.*
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  • My cat is waking me (or someone in the family) at night.*
  • My cat is unable to sleep well because it's so focused on breathing.*
  • My cat no longer consistently uses the litterbox for urination.**
  • My cat no longer consistently uses the litterbox for defecation.*
  • My cat is experiencing changes in their urination habits.*
  • My cat is breathing heavily or open-mouthed breathing at rest (i.e., panting).*
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  • My cat gets out of breath easily from their activities of daily living (urination, defecation, walking).*
  • My cat's appetite has changed (i.e., having to be tempted to eat).*
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  • I am having to spend significantly more time encouraging my cat to eat or drink.*
  • My cat has trouble picking up and chewing food normally.*
  • My cat's drinking habits have changed.*
  • My cat has been more irritable with the family or other pets in the home.*
  • My cat has bitten a family member or other pets in the home.*
  • My cat has become more or less affectionate than in the past.*
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  • My cat has been more withdrawn from the family and/or other pets in the home.*

  • Statements about your cat's mental status and behavior.

  • My cat seems less aware of or confused by their surroundings.*
  • My cat gets lost or disoriented in their home (for example, stuck in a corner).*
  • My cat is more vocal at inappropriate times or in unusual situations.*
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  • My cat no longer interacts with our family as it normally has.**

  • Statements about your cat's general health.

  • My cat has an organ failure diagnosis (kidney failure, heart failure, liver failure, etc), or I am concerned about the possibility.*
  • My cat has a cancer diagnosis, or I am concerned about the possibility.*
  • My cat is sneezing, coughing, or wheezing enough to interrupt daily life.*
  • My cat is vomiting or regurgitating enough to interrupt daily life.*
  • My cat’s fur/coat has changed enough to interrupt daily life.*
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  • My cat is experiencing unintentional weight loss (or gain).*

  • Statements about your cat's mobility and comfort.

  • Some of my cat's daily activities (urination, defecation, eating, drinking, grooming, walking, sleeping) seem to be more difficult for them.**
  • My cat's activity levels have changed.*
  • My cat's preferences regarding being indoors or outdoors have changed.*
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  • My cat's facial expressions (ear position, muzzle/eye tension, or head/whisker position) differ from their previous normal. See illustrations for examples of facial changes.*
  • My cat's willingness to play has decreased.*
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  • My cat's willingness or ability to climb stairs (up or down), or jump to a couch, bed, or counter-height surface has decreased.*
  • My cat is less tolerant of brushing or grooming than it has been, or their self-grooming habits have changed.*

  • Statements about your relationship with your cat.

  • My cat's current health status or required level of care is impacting one or more caregivers' relationship with my cat.*
  • I feel guilty that I cannot do more for my cat.*
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  • Alterations in my cat's elimination habits are impacting one or more caregivers' relationship with my cat.*
  • My ability (or inability) to sleep is impacting one or more caregivers' relationship with my cat.*
  • My cat's care is causing financial stress for me or other caregivers.*
  • I feel more frustrated when I am around my cat than before.*
  • I have fears and/or anxiety about my cat's condition or care.*
  • I feel more reluctant to discuss my cat's current situation with friends, neighbors, etc.*
  • Alterations in my cat's eating habits are impacting caregiver relationships with my cat.*

  • Contact Information

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  • Which service area are you in or near?*
  • Your follow-up preference*

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