Tips I Found Online For The Health Of Your Cat

Did You Know there are more than 95 million pet cats in the United States, many living in multi-cat households. If you're a proud cat owner you will want to give your pet the love and care that he or she deserves. Although cats have less hereditary health problems than dogs do, they can and do still fall victim to certain ailments. There isn’t much research available determining which breeds are the healthiest. Certainly, everyone who has a cat wants him or her to be healthy.Knowing what a healthy cat looks and feels like to the touch can help us spot any changes that may require veterinary attention. Let's take a look at our cats from head to toe so that we may start with a level playing ground. It is important first to point out that a "disability" such as an amputated limb, blindness, or hearing loss does not automatically rule out being overall healthy. A healthy cat's head will give an impression of alertness. Except when sleeping, interacting with other cats,or on the prowl, the head will be carried high. Start by knowing what all the lumps and bumps on your cat's head are in his healthy state (confirm any suspicious ones with your veterinarian) If a cat has a discharge from his nose he may have trouble smelling his food and stop eating. Offer different foods, preferably ones with a strong odor, or give him chicken, sardines, tuna or room-temperature chicken soup. If there is a heavy discharge from the nose, be sure to clean the cat’s face well to keep nasal passages open. These are just tips to help you look for things to keep your cat healthy