Groom The Cat

Is your Cat Healthy?

From fur balls to fleas, many things can bring our cats under the weather; but do we really know if our pet is healthy? Follow the guidelines to see if you’re cat is as healthy as it should be.

Balance

Does your cat seem a little off balance? If your cat is having problems balancing and landing on it’s paws, then see your vet as it’s a clear indication of health problems.

Fur

Your cats fur should be clean and shiny. Dry or rough coats with bald patches indicate health problems, such as a lack of nutrients. Remember to check your cat for flees too as they present a huge problem and can spread easily from pet to pet around your house. If your cat seems to have any of these problems, again take it to the vet.
Character

As the owner of the cat or kitten, you know your pet best. Some cats are affectionate and loving, whilst others are playful and outgoing, every cats characteristics vary; yet you know it best. If your cat has seemed a bit under the weather for an ongoing period of time, then perhaps something more serious than the lack of mice around is getting it down. If your cat seems to be sleeping for long periods of time, refusing food and meowing constantly then take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.

Bodily Functions

As well as having a healthy coat you should frequently check other body parts of your cat to make sure everything is fine. Your cat or kittens eyes should be clean and shiny, if the eyelids are showing it’s an indication your cat is under stress. It’s nose should be moist and soft to touch, not excessively wet or dried out. It’s also important to check your cats ears, as cats are prone to getting ear mites. Your cats ears should be pink and clean, however if a dark crusty material or discharge has built up, it’s a clear indication that your cat has ear mites. Other signs of ear mites include constant scratching of the ears, and shaking of the head. Take your cat to the vet if any of these symptoms show, but don’t worry ear mites are common and can be easily treated.

Like your cats ears, its mouth should be pink and clean. Make sure to frequently check your cats teeth as these often go unchecked. Your cats breath should be odourless, or almost and its teeth should be white with the help of frequent oral cleaning. If your cats coat seems unkempt, then check its oral health as drooling or odour could have contributed to this.

As the owner, it’s up to you to notice when your pet isn’t feeling its best, if anything seems a little strange, then take your cat or kitten along to the vet and get it checked out. It’s best to be safe than sorry, and if your cat isn’t feeling that great, it’s best to nip it in the butt in order to get your cat back to its usual self as soon as possible!

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