If you have any suspicions of feline arthritis in your cat pay close attention. Cats are great at hiding pain so it can be hard to tell sometimes until the cat arthritis has really progressed. Because cats are so good at keeping their pain or physical limitations a secret it’s important to pay close attention to your cat and note any little changes in routine or they way they carry themselves. The earlier you can catch a feline health problem the better your chances of treatment.
Degenerative joint disease is one of the main causes of arthritis in cats. This disease occurs when
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As our felines are getting better cat health care, and more are indoor cats, they are experiencing a greater lifespan. It’s not as uncommon anymore for cats to live into their twenties. Having your kitty around longer is great, but the downside is with the longer lives cats may experience more age-related cat health problems like arthritis, hearing loss, vision loss, kidney disease and a decline in their mental state. A mental decline may also be referred to as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS).
Although not all cats will have symptoms of CDS, it is estimated that almost half of those over the age of sixteen will exhibit one or more behavior problem related to age.
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Conjunctivitis in cats is the most common of the eye problems seen in felines. It occurs when the tissue that lines the eyelids and attaches to the eyeball becomes inflamed.
There are a couple of things that can cause this to happen, allergies or an infection. Eye infections or allergies can cause the eye to become watery and produce a discharge. These conditions can also cause
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Proper feline dental care is a vital part of cat health care. When plaque and tarter build up on a cat’s teeth unhealthy bacteria start to outnumber the healthy bacteria increasing the opportunity for disease and various cat health problems. This bacteria can be absorbed into the bloodstream where it can circulate and start to accumulate in the liver, kidney or heart tissue.
Keeping your cat’s teeth and gums healthy not only helps control bad breath it also helps prevent periodontal disease, joint problems and more serious cat health problems like liver or kidney disease and heart conditions. Inflammation in the mouth due to a high level of bacteria can become quite painful and prevent the cat from eating properly and getting enough nutrients.
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If you have a cat or a new kitten it’s important to know a little about the main feline worms that can cause problems for cats. Understanding the symptoms, how they are contracted and how to get rid of them is an important part of caring for your feline friend. Some of these worms can cause serious health problems so a little knowledge about this issue can go a long way.
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There are a few different typse of skin conditions that can cause problems for your cat, feline allergies being one of these skin conditions. Feline allergies often causes a cat to scratch, itch or bite. Allergies in cats aren’t the only things that will cause these reactions in the skin, but feline allergies are the most common cause of these symptoms.
The allergy may not cause an instant reaction, but it may develop over time and repeated exposure. Cats, like us humans, can be allergic to a number of things. Allergens can include:
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Feline urinary tract infection is a serious problem that needs to be diagnosed and treated by your vet right away. It can occur in any cat, but it seems to be more common in males.
Some cats with feline urinary tract infection can develop crystals in their urine. These crystals can block the urethra and prevent the cat from urinating. A complete urinary obstruction is very serious and can be life threatening. If you notice your cat hasn’t been able to urinate seek medical attention right away, especially if he is showing other symptoms of feline urinary tract infection.
Symptoms of FLUTD or feline urinary tract infection include
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