Common Cat Health Issues and How to Avoid Them 1<\/p>\n
Cats can have a variety of health problems as they mature. Here are some common cat ailments and ways to avoid them.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cwash\u201d their face.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In order to avoid this from occurring, brushing the cat\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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