[New Product] Longevity for cats starts with accurate records. A new health notebook for cats is now available.

Hello, this is YOKO from Poponeko.

The long-awaited "Cat Health Handbook" is finally, finally complete!

Both the cover and contents are all original Poponeko designs. It's a health handbook packed with ideas to support your cat throughout its life, helping it live a long and healthy life.

This time, I'd like to introduce what you should do for your cat's longevity and the key highlights of the "Cat Health Handbook."

The "Cat Health Handbook" supervised by a veterinarian

Poponeko's "Cat Health Handbook" was supervised by Dr. Yuko Konishi of Londbell Animal Clinic, also known as Korin-sensei.

Dr. Konishi is also a cat lover and a reliable veterinarian who shares information on cat and dog health on YouTube.

She checked it from a veterinarian's perspective to ensure that the necessary information for diagnosis can be conveyed during examinations and that hospital visit records can be accurately kept!

【Supervisor】 Veterinarian Dr. Yuko Konishi Londbell Animal Clinic When examining a pet, information from the owner is extremely important. Without knowing how the pet was feeling when it became unwell, its usual demeanor, and its medical history, an accurate diagnosis may not be possible. It's reassuring to keep this information organized in the "Cat Health Handbook" so that all family members can share it.  【Introduction Video (YouTube)】 I supervised Poponeko's "Cat Health Handbook"!

Three Major Elements Necessary for a Cat's Longevity

Cats are precious family members. It's natural to want them to be healthy and stay with us for as long as possible.

What is necessary for a cat's longevity...?

The more you cherish your cat, the more you worry. Besides daily care, you worry about whether they're sick or might escape and get lost.

Poponeko believes the three major elements for a cat's long life are as follows:

1. Preventing illness
2. Receiving proper treatment if they get sick
3. Being prepared for emergencies

Doing these three things is essential. It may seem obvious, but it is absolutely necessary for your cat to live a long life.

To support owners who wish for their cats to live long lives, Poponeko's "Cat Health Handbook" is filled with many creative ideas.

First and foremost, preventing illness is crucial.

 The first step to a cat's longevity is "disease prevention." This includes not only providing proper food and living environment but also preventing infectious diseases and regular health check-ups.

Moreover, cats are creatures that hide their discomfort. They won't tell you they're not feeling well in words. It is very important for owners to be able to notice changes in their cat's health.

For this reason, self-checks are very important. Take the opportunity during petting or brushing to thoroughly check your cat's entire body.

Vaccines to prevent dangerous infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death in cats. Strict indoor living is essential, as well as regular vaccinations to prevent infections.

Feline panleukopenia, feline viral rhinotracheitis, and feline calicivirus infection are life-threatening diseases. The vaccine that prevents these three infectious diseases is called the trivalent vaccine, or core vaccine.

Vaccines other than the core vaccine are called non-core vaccines, and there are quadrivalent and pentavalent vaccines. The necessary ones are administered depending on the cat's living environment.

For cats in multi-cat households or those using pet hotels, annual vaccination is recommended. For strictly indoor cats without other feline companions, vaccination every three years is recommended.

▲ Vaccination schedule and record page

Don't forget flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

Fleas and ticks can cause itching and transmit various infectious diseases. Additionally, heartworms can infest the heart and lungs, potentially leading to sudden death.

Fleas, ticks, and heartworms also require prevention, but flea collars alone are not enough. Be sure to have your veterinarian prescribe preventive medication. Spot-on treatments applied to the neck are common and put less stress on your cat.

▲ Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention schedule and record page

Obesity is the owner's responsibility.

The causes of obesity in cats are "overeating" and "lack of exercise." Since cats cannot manage themselves, both are the owner's responsibility.

Obesity is the root of all evils. Just like in humans, it can cause diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Be sure to feed your cat appropriate amounts and provide an environment where they can exercise vertically, such as with a cat tree.

They also love playing hunting games with their owners!

Semi-annual health check-ups are recommended.

Have your cat undergo a health check-up at the veterinary hospital to assess its obesity level and for early detection of diseases. Some veterinary hospitals offer services like "pet dock" or "cat dock."

Semi-annual health check-ups are recommended.

For your cat's longevity, data from when they are healthy is also crucial. This data can help with diagnosis when your cat becomes ill, so find a veterinarian you trust.

Receive appropriate treatment and monitor progress diligently.

Collaboration with a veterinary hospital is essential for your cat's health. When your cat is unwell, take them to the vet for an examination.

If you notice something unusual, make a note.

When your cat is unwell and you take them to the vet, do you sometimes struggle to answer questions like, "How long has your cat been acting strangely?" or "Has there been any change in the amount of urine?"

Accurate diagnosis relies heavily on information from the owner. It's helpful to jot down symptoms and changes in your cat's condition so you can effectively communicate them to the vet.

Cats, in particular, are creatures that hide their discomfort. Noticing even small changes can lead to early detection of illness and contribute to your cat's longevity.

The "Condition Record Page" is convenient for quick notes. With 20 pages, there's plenty of space to write down anything you notice while observing your cat.

Follow-up observation is also important.

Even if you hear the diagnosis and precautions, you might not remember them later. Even if you think you understood at the time, medical jargon can easily make things fuzzy...

Keeping a record of what illness was diagnosed, what treatment was administered, and what caused it can help you respond quickly if the same symptoms reappear.

The "Clinic Chart" page includes illustrations of cats, allowing you to describe symptoms in detail.

Cats also need a medication record.

After your cat has been unwell, it is essential to continue medication and vet visits as instructed by the veterinarian.

Be sure to get clear advice on what medicine to give, when to give it, and how to administer it.

It's also important to keep a record of what symptoms led to which medication being prescribed and how your cat's condition changed. Sometimes medication doesn't suit your cat, and in such cases, information from the owner becomes crucial.

The "Medication Memo" page can be used as a dedicated medication record for your cat. When you're concerned about your cat's condition, you can make notes on this page.

It's convenient because you can show it directly to the veterinarian!

Emergency preparedness is a must!

Because they are cherished cats, we want to be with them until the very end.

However, many owners are concerned about "escaping and getting lost." It's also possible to be separated during disasters like earthquakes, or for unexpected events to happen to the owner.

Cats cannot live without their owners. Make sure to prepare for emergencies now.

Prepare for escape and getting lost

For indoor-only cats, the outside world is full of dangers.

Traffic accidents, infectious diseases, getting into fights with other cats, abuse, etc., can all endanger their lives. In the worst case, they might be taken to a shelter as a stray cat and euthanized.

For your cat to live a long life, it is essential to install escape-prevention barriers at entrances and windows, put a cat collar as an identification mark for a pet cat, and get them microchipped.

On the "Actions in case of escape/getting lost" page, we've compiled a list of things owners should do if their cat escapes.

The "Reporting List" allows you to keep track of where to report your cat if it gets lost. Since reporting destinations vary by region, it's a good idea to create a list of where to report in case of an emergency.

Prepare for disasters

Every time an earthquake or flood occurs, evacuation with pets becomes an issue.

While evacuating with your cat is generally the basic principle during a disaster, the reality is that surprisingly few shelters accept pets.

First, research shelters that accommodate cats. Some shelters may require a cage. Also, since you'll be living with many pets, make sure your cat is up-to-date on vaccinations and flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

The "Disaster Preparedness Kit List" page provides a checklist of disaster preparedness items needed for evacuating with your cat. You should also research and make a note of "Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelter List."

Prepare for the unexpected for the owner

Lifelong care for a cat is the general rule, but accidents and illnesses can happen at any time. You should also carefully consider what to do if you can no longer care for your cat.

On the "Wishes in Case of Emergency" page, you can write down the names of people or facilities that would become your cat's new owner if something were to happen to you.

Of course, just writing it down isn't enough; it's also important to stay in regular contact. Taking all possible measures to ensure your cat is not left alone or feeling anxious is also an act of love.

One Cat, One Health Handbook

The records in the cat's health handbook are also a record of memories between the cat and its owner.

It's also fun to look back and think, "They've grown so much," or "That was a tough time."

The "Cat Health Handbook" doesn't have to be updated every day. If you try too hard, you might give up after three days, haha.

I hope you can continue it gently and for a long time. Ideally, each cat would have its own health handbook.

Observing your cat closely is as important as keeping records. We hope to help your cat live a long life while deepening your bond through communication.

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