Make sure your cat gets an annual vet exam each year.
Have your vet do a full assessment of your cat. Discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Have your vet do blood work on your cat to check for signs of infection, inflammation, and underlying disease. Make sure your cat is up to date on vaccines, intestinal parasite screening and determining, and external parasite protection. As for kittens look out for ear mites, intestinal parasites, and upper respiratory tract infections. Adult cats can develop dental disease, obesity, and urinary tract issues. Older cats benefit from twice-yearly vet exams their health can change rapidly. They can develop kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and cancer. If left untreated. You may not notice that there is something wrong the cats are great at hiding sickness and pain. Do not overfeed with mealtimes and treats. Regular dental care is important to prevent oral diseases in cats. Only use toothbrushes and toothpaste for cats. Use Greenies to scrape the teeth clean. If hairball becomes a daily occurrence take the cat to the vet.
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September 2024
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