Cat Health Problems

Feline Arthritis

Heather — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:19:16 +0000

Feline Arthritis is a post from: Cat Health Problems

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. This is important for detecting any cat health problem early. The earlier you can catch a feline health problem the better

Elder Cats & Mental Decline

Heather — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:36:17 +0000

Elder Cats & Mental Decline is a post from: Cat Health Problems

As cats are getting better care, and more are indoor cats, they are living longer. It's not as uncommon anymore for cats to live into their twenties. Having your kitty around longer is great, but the downside is

Conjunctivitis In Cats

Heather — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:08:21 +0000

Conjunctivitis In Cats is a post from: Cat Health Problems

Conjunctivitis is the most common of the eye problems in cats. 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

Feline Dental Care

Heather — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:21:56 +0000

Feline Dental Care is a post from: Cat Health Problems

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.