Common Cat Health Issues and How to Avoid Them 1
Cats can have a variety of health problems as they mature. Here are some common cat ailments and ways to avoid them.
Cats have an innate ability to self-groom. Observe any cat, from house cat to lion, and you will notice immediately after eating they lick their paws and gently “wash” their face.
They groom themselves constantly and because they do, they swallow the hair that accumulates on their paws. As a result, fur balls are swallowed and this leads to vomiting and gastric distress.
In order to avoid this from occurring, brushing the cat’s coat frequently is recommended, as well as keeping the cat hydrated, and giving them a hairball treatment as needed to help the fur pass more easily through their digestive tract.
Hydration also plays a vital role in bladder infections which cats often get, particularly in male cats because they have a much narrower urinary passage compared with a female.
It is also advised to limit dry food intake by not keeping a plate of food available, but choosing the time in which they are to be fed. Wet food will help a male pass more urine.
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