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How to Address Cat Health Problems

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Cat health problems are some of the most common health problems that veterinarians have been trying to address for years. These animals have been around since ancient times and have become popular household pets. They have been known to be very playful at times and very energetic. But sometimes, they can succumb to disease and illness. There are many cat health problems and it may be hard to identify the specific health problem that the cat may be suffering from.

 Cat Health Problems


Cat health problems are known to severely affect the cat if not treated immediately, so what are common cat health problems? First, we must address the symptoms of an unhealthy cat. Some well known symptoms of an unhealthy cat are loss of appetite, a dull coat, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. There are many other symptoms and most of them usually depend on any suspicious behavior that the cat may be exhibiting.

The next step would be trying to figure out what the symptoms may mean. Most of these symptoms are indicators of minor conditions such as an upset stomach and colds. Other symptoms may be indicators of serious conditions such as feline diabetes, leukemia, urinary tract infection and respiratory tract infection. Diabetes in cats is just like diabetes in humans. This is usually evident when the cat exhibits such behavior like frequent urination, insatiable thirst and irritability. Feline diabetes is an indicator that the cat's body can no longer process the carbohydrates that it intakes. Feline leukemia is a sickness suffered by cats that affects their immune system. If this disease is not addressed immediately, this can cause cats to develop conditions such as cancer and blood disorders.
Feline UTI or urinary tract infection is also very common in cats. Cats tend to eat a lot of strange and dirty food. This food contains bacteria that can cause tract infections and stomach problems for your cat. They can also cause other conditions such as diarrhea and stomach ache. The symptoms that your cat may be suffering from urinary tract infection are unresponsiveness, prolonged illness and a difficulty in breathing for the cat. In order to address these problems, it is best to take the cat to a veterinarian.

There are many other cat health problems out there and these are just some of the more well known conditions that they may suffer from. Cats can suffer from illnesses and conditions such as allergic dermatitis, parasites, bacterial infection, cancer, constipation and blood clots. Majority of cats suffer from common diseases such as allergies and hormonal imbalances. This can cause the cat to exhibit symptoms such as irritability and suspicious behavior. There are many prescription medicines that are available in pharmacies that may help address these problems, but it is best to take the cat to a veterinarian.

A veterinarian is an expert on the different kinds of animal conditions and there remedies. Majority of veterinarians will examine the cat and give prescription drugs or other remedies to address the problem. If the problem is not curable through prescription, veterinarians can address the problem through other methods and techniques.

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