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Cat Health Care
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Our cat health section includes detailed information on some of the most common health
problems we see in cats, as well as some specific solutions to these problems that you can use at
home. Additionally, we have included information and articles about general cat care, as well as
information on how to properly give pills and eye medication to your cat.
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Cat Health
As with dogs, there are several cat health problems that respond very well to natural
treatments (as opposed to medication), allowing them to be treated (relatively) easily from home.
Some of the more common cat health problems include Abscesses and Bite Wounds, Allergies,
Flea Control, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Urinary Tract Disease and Kidney Disease.
Several of these problems are explained below - please follow the links for more information.
If you have any questions or would like further information about any of these problems, please let
us know when you come to see us at the hospital.
ABSCESSES AND BITE WOUNDS
Cats are territorial animals and will fight with other cats to establish territory or to
defend existing territory. As a result, fight wounds are common in cats. These wounds
frequently result in an infection that can be quite debilitating, especially if left untreated.
For more information, click here: Abscess and Bite Wounds.
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CAT ALLERGY
The most common sign is itching of the skin, either localized (one area) or generalized
(all over your cat). Your cat may have coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing. Sometimes,
there may be an associated nasal or ocular (eye) discharge. Some cats have vomiting or
diarrhea. Most cats have noticeable hair loss, epecially at the tail base in flea allergy.
Food allergy often shows up as severe itching at the face.
For more information, click here: Cat Allergies.
FLEA CONTROL
Successful flea control has two aspects. Fleas must be controlled on your cat, and fleas must
be controlled in your cat's environment. Since cats and dogs share the same fleas, the
presence of a dog in your cat's environment makes flea control much more difficult.
For more information, click here: Flea Control.
CAT DIARRHEA
We have all seen it - soft liquidy poop found in a pile on the rug under the kitchen table. In some
cases of diarrhea there may be only small amounts of mucous, but frequent straining. At times
diarrhea can be an ongoing problem.
For more information, click here: Cat Diarrhea.
GIVING EYE MEDICATION
Applying eye medication can be easier if you follow these simple steps.
Click here: Giving eye medication.
GIVING PILLS
Giving pills can be a challenge for even the quickest hands. Follow these simple steps
to make it easier.
Click here: Giving pills.
NEW KITTEN INFORMATION GUIDE
Our New Kitten Information Guide includes information on everything from vaccinations, to litter
training, to feeding suggestions.
See our kitten guide here: Kitten Information Guide.
TRAVEL WITH YOUR CAT
Travelling with your cat can be a pleasant experience if you plan well and follow these
simple guidelines.
Click here: Travel with your cat.
GERIATRIC CATS
The aging cat goes through a number of changes which result in the ultimate failure of various body
organs and systems. Recent research has identified a problem related to potassium balance which
is common in many older cats. Fortunately, the problem is treatable.
For more information, click here: Geriatric cats.
CATS - HOUSE SOILING
Feline inappropriate elimination is the most common behavioral complaint of cat owners.
Problem behaviors can be urine and/or stool deposited outside of the litter box, or marking
behaviors such as spraying or horizontal urination in small amounts.
For more information, click here: House soiling.
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Allergies
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