| Owning a cat, you must be prepared for any health | | | | educated on basic cat health as it will not only help |
| problems that may arise. Among common cat health | | | | you act quickly in case of illness, but will improve the |
| problems we have a multitude of minor | | | | quality of your cat's life. |
| inconveniences up to dangerous or life-threatening | | | | If you feel something is not right with your cat, a |
| accident and conditions. It is our duty as an owner to | | | | visit to a veterinarian is a must. A doctor will help you |
| always check if our pet is healthy. If we notice a lack | | | | diagnose problems that your cat is suffering from |
| of appetite, constipation or strange behavior we | | | | and will know how severe the problem is. They will |
| must assume that our cat is sick and may need care. | | | | also know the proper treatment for your cats health |
| How do we recognize if our cat is sick? As an | | | | problem. |
| owner, you can certainly see changes in your cat's | | | | Some of the more common cat health problems you |
| behavior or demeanor that is not normal for your | | | | may see include fleas, hairballs, plant poisoning, |
| feline. Some signs that your cat may be sick include | | | | various infections and viruses, and parasites including |
| lethargy, poor appetite, unusual itching, a dull coat, | | | | worms. In addition to these problems our cat may |
| failure to groom after a meal, vomiting, hiding, | | | | also be the victim of other health issues just like |
| problems with the litter box, elimination in strange | | | | other animals and ourselves. They can suffer from |
| locations, increased water intake, and noticing a third | | | | indigestion, urinary infections, skin conditions, vitamin |
| eyelid from the corner of the eye while your feline is | | | | deficiencies and a wide range of other problems. |
| awake. | | | | They may also suffer injury from accident. |
| Of course, this is not a complete checklist, and in the | | | | As a cat owner we must be prepared to address |
| case of your cat you may notice other strange | | | | these issues by being knowledgeable and taking the |
| behaviors, because all cats are different. If you are a | | | | proper steps as early as possible. |
| new cat owner, it'll be a good idea to become more | | | | |