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Keeping your cat healthy

Sat, Aug 16, 2008

Health & Beauty tips

cat care

A cat is a robust animal, a survivor, so much so that it may keep going regardless, sometimes making it rather difficult to notice if your cat is unwell or has been injured. So what! If she sleeps on your pillow at night and you’re banished to a small corner. Or better yet, if he sleeps on top of you and you can’t get up in the middle of the night because you don’t want to disturb him. So what! This cat likes you! It is advisable for cat owners to bring their cats for a yearly checkup with the veterinarian to ensure that their cats are in good health. It is also beneficial for them to have a general knowledge of some cat’s health problems.
Keep your cats indoors to keep them from getting into catfights, being attacked by other animals, or picking up infections. Most of the time, this is where viruses, infections and ticks are spread. If you bring your cats outdoors, be attentive to them and be sure they do not get into any hazardous situations.
Your cat’s weight can be an indicator of its state of health. A fit and healthy cat will keep a steady weight, a significant change, particularly a drop, could be a sign that all is not well. Weighing your cat regularly can alert you to possible health problems.
The next factor that you should consider is keeping your cat’s nails cut short. The reason that you would probably want to do this is because they will need to make sure that everyone is safe. If you don’t keep your cat’s nails trimmed neatly, there is a chance that they could hurt both themselves and you by scratching or clawing at something or someone.

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