Cats Health Guide

Many people consider cats to be self-sufficient, independent pets. But you might be surprised to know that cat health care requires just as much effort as dog health care. Because many cats are indoor-only, and they’re difficult to get into a cat carrier, some pet parents may try to avoid veterinary visits with their feline friend as much as possible. This can lead to an increased risk of illness and disease, as medical issues may not be detected as early as they could have been. It’s important to make sure that your cat has the proper veterinary care, vaccines, diet, parasite prevention, and mental and physical stimulation that they need from the time you adopt them. Here’s a complete cat health guide for keeping your cat healthy throughout each life stage. Jump to a section here:

  • Kitten: 0-12 Months
  • Adult Cat: 12 Months - 8 Years
  • Senior Cat: 8-15 Years
  • Geriatric Cat: 15-20 Years What Cat Health Issues Are Most Common? Although they can suffer from a wide variety of health issues, some cat health issues are more common than others. Here are a few cat health problems that are regularly diagnosed:
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Infectious diseases
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Orthopedic issues
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Kidney disease

    While many of these can affect a cat at any age, some cat health issues (such as intestinal parasites in kittens and kidney disease in older cats) are mostly seen in certain life stages. Indoor cats do tend to have longer-than-average life spans compared to outdoor cats, but they are not immune to infectious diseases, parasites, and injury. They can still get fleas, accidentally get outside and come into contact with other cats, or even be exposed to rabies by a surprise bat in the house or a feral animal.

    Source:https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/complete-cat-health-guide-every-life-stage

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