cat Health

  Cat Health

Owning a pet comes with certain responsibilities. You need to feed and groom it as well as keep it away from various diseases. This is the essence of cat care and health and if done correctly, they can live 10 years or more.

Vaccinating cats is the most effective way to prevent disease. This also prevents the cat from becoming a carrier of disease. Some common vaccines used are for feline influenza, feline leukemia or Flevo, feline Chlamydophila’s, and feline infectious enteritis or FIE.

If your cat has been vaccinated, be aware that he may experience certain side effects. This should go away quickly, even if they develop flu-like symptoms or fatigue over the next few days. In rare cases, the cat may develop cancer at the injection site, which may develop over a period of weeks, months or even years.

Cats, like humans, have allergies. This can come from pollen, dust, disinfectants, and other things. If you notice your cat has symptoms, you should stop using these products, keep them away from plants, and keep your home clean.

Another problem your cat may have is fleas and ticks. You'll know they're there if they scratch more often than usual. You should check around the neck for black spots by using a specialized flea comb to examine the fur deeper. Flea and tick treatment is done by dabbing a small amount of liquid on the back of the neck once a month. For those that are already there, you can tear them off one by one with tweezers or apply Vaseline to the concerned skin area. Always wear rubber gloves when doing these so bacteria don't transfer to your fingers.

Unlike the fleas and ticks you may see; cat worms are found inside their digestive system. There are three types of hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms. If left untreated, they will have an upset stomach that at times can be fatal.

The best way to prevent this from happening is to give them worming tablets annually. But if it is already there, then you have to get a prescribed medicine from your doctor. Another option is to use a tick remover spray that is available in pet stores. You will notice a wound when the tick or flea is removed. This needs to be treated by bathing the area with salt water to prevent an infection from developing.

Cats can damage and injure humans. You can prevent this from happening by providing them with a clipboard to play with and trimming their nails regularly.

Have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat? Well, this also happens if they move freely around your house. To prevent this from happening, make sure to close all cabinets and windows and hide medications and rat poison.