| There's a huge assortment of products and foods | | | | foot there might be a problem with that foot or leg. |
| that are designed to help keep your kitten fit and | | | | Looking into your kittens eyes can also tell you a lot |
| healthy. Finding out which products will be best for | | | | about its health, cat's eyes should be clear and not |
| your cat can often be found out by visiting a | | | | clouded with no discharges around them, if you find a |
| veterinary clinic. | | | | small bit of discharge around your cats eyes gently |
| A good vet will also be able to advise you on the | | | | clean it away and check again the next day, if the |
| correct kind of food your cat needs, how much it | | | | problem continues it could be a possible eye infection |
| should be eat per day and inform you about your | | | | and you will need to see the vet again. You can also |
| cat's health. They can also check your kitten for flees | | | | check your kitten's nose and ears in the same way, |
| and give your kitten any shots it might need. | | | | they should be discharge free and healthy looking. |
| A veterinary clinic is not just a place to get your cats | | | | Another thing to check is the kitten's teeth, ensure |
| health checked out you can also pick up a great deal | | | | your kitten hasn't lost any teeth and that they are |
| of free leaflets and information. The vet might also | | | | clean and white. Heavy discolouration could be |
| be able to suggest some further reading and | | | | another sign of infection, in which a trip to the vet is |
| recommended books. The internet is also another | | | | needed. |
| great resource for finding out cat tips and advice, | | | | While stroking your cat you can check for any |
| there are many websites run by cat owners and | | | | bumps or lumps that may have appeared, if you find |
| professionals. | | | | anything out of the ordinary its best to get the vet |
| Generally you shouldn't need to take your cat to the | | | | to check it out. Also make sure your kitten's fur is |
| vet more than once a year unless it gets sick or | | | | silky and healthy looking, if the fur is greasy or dull |
| injured. But for piece of mind there are a few simple | | | | looking your kitten might not be getting the correct |
| checks you can perform on your kitten at home | | | | nutrition it needs. All of these checks can be done |
| each week. Watch how your kitten walks and ensure | | | | with in ten minutes and can help ensure your kitten |
| it is distributing its weight equally on all of its legs, if | | | | stays healthy. |
| your kitten has a limp or avoids putting weight on a | | | | |