Cat Health Tips - Your
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Prevent cat health problems in your household.
There are many things you could do to prevent cat health problems.
Here's a list of cat health tips:
Do not experiment with medication.
Only your veterinarian knows what medication is good for your cat. If you experiment yourself, you might do more harm than good.
Never give aspirin or similar pain killers.
Pain killers like aspirin were designed for people, not for felines. They can be deadly for cats, even in a small dose.
Be cautious with flea products.
You should keep your cat free of fleas. But these products can be dangerous. Follow the instructions and make sure your cat doesn’t swallow some of it. Read more about fleas.
Get your cat vaccinated.
One on the major cat health tips. There are several vaccinations possible. It depends on your country, or the area where you live, which vaccinations are essential. One that is definitely recommended is a feline distemper vaccine. Your vet should know all about it. Don't think about the money: vaccinations are generally inexpensive.
Keep your pet indoors.
Car accidents, rotten foods, contagious diseases, biting dogs, human cat haters ... your cat runs a lot of risks outside. Don't feel sorry for your cat when you keep him indoors. If you pay enough attention to your queen or tom, it can still enjoy a great life.
One of the more obvious cat health tips. Good food makes your cat resistant and prevents diseases. Read more about cat food.
Keep your cat free of fleas and worms.
Fleas and internal parasites like worms can make your cat's life very, very miserable. Read how to get rid of cat worms.
Keep your house tidy.
Litter boxes should be cleaned daily. Brush your cat regularly. If your cat catches a mouse, don't allow him to eat it. The mouse might be ill, and may damage the health of your cat.
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Next follows a list of cat health tips that all start with ...
See a vet ...
... if your cat drinks and urinates more and more.
Sometimes this is caused by dry food, but it could also indicate kidney problems or feline diabetes.
... if there is blood in vomit or urine.
Blood might come from an internal bleeding, infections, intestine or kidney problems.
... if your cat becomes lethargic or seems depressed.
Although cats like to sleep, they are active animals. Depression and lethargy are usually symptoms of some kind of disease.
... if your cat loses weight.
Sudden or gradual weight loss is a symptom of many cat illnesses. Medical examination is required.
... if your cat loses appetite.
A cat should eat every day. If he/she doesn’t eat for a full day, there is something wrong. Loss of appetite is a symptom of many cat health problems.
... if your cat coughs.
Coughing is rare in cats. Usually it is an indication of illness, sometimes heart disease.
... if your cat hides away in a dark place.
If your cat is normally active and social, hiding away is a clear sign something is wrong. Don't wait to seek expert advice.
Of all cat health tips, this one might be the most general but also the most important:
See your vet if your cat is clearly ill or shows very unusual behavior!
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