Cat Health Problems

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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

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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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Pet insurance has become increasingly popular because of great improvements in animal health care but also because we see our pets as part of the family and want to keep them around and healthy as long as possible. Because of the advances in veterinarian medicine veterinarians can offer pet care treatments that weren’t possible just a few years ago. But some of these treatments can come with a pretty hefty price tag. That’s where animal health insurance can be a lifesaver.

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Constipation in cats can be extremely painful and can make them feel pretty sick. If the feline constipation is prolonged or prevents the passage of stools it’s referred to as feline obstipation. Some cats with severe cat constipation can also develop feline megacolon. Cats of any age, gender or breed can develop megacolon but it seems to be more common

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