Cats Health Care Articles

Whether you plan to purchase a newborn kitten or you already have a cat entering mid-life, cat health care is one of the most important aspects of owning a feline. Having a regular veterinarian and at least some knowledge of the most common diseases and conditions facing cats can help you make the right decisions for cat and his health. In addition, diet and nutrition should be at the top of your list when it comes to cat health care. Learning more than you already know about the best diets, supplements, and exercise regimens for cats is equally as important as awareness of common conditions. Continue reading to learn more about cat health care.

• When to Get Vet Help

  When a pet seems sick or is acting unusual, it is sometimes hard to know when to get vet help.

• What You Should Know about Litter Aversion

  Litter aversion is one of the most common causes of house-soiling, a major complaint amongst cat owners. If your cat is experiencing litter aversion, read the information below which describes the reasons why litter aversion occurs, how you can tell if your cat is suffering from litter aversion, and what you can do to solve the problem.

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• Tumors and Cancers in Cats

  Throughout this web site, the words TUMOR and CANCER are used interchangeably. Technically, a tumor is just a swelling which may or may not be a cancer. Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth which can be benign (not invasive and does not spread) or malignant (usually invasive into surrounding tissue and capable of spreading to other areas of the body).

• Treating Hairball-Induced Cat Cough

  Cat cough that's caused due to hairballs can be easily treated at home. It's important for pet owners to determine if the cough is caused exclusively by hairballs...

• Tips for Lowering Feline Health Care Costs

  Feline health care can be expensive, but if you take good care of your cat during his lifetime, you can significantly lower health care costs by preventing major illnesses. You should also be aware of your cat's vaccination needs; for some cats, certain vaccinations are unnecessary.

• The Traveler’s Guide to Caring for Pets

  Caring for pets while traveling can be a task in itself if proper preparations are not made first. Air travel with pets can be especially difficult...

• The Top 4 Cat Questions Answered

  There are a number of cat questions regarding cat health that can be asked; however, some are more important than others. Cats are very independent creatures...

• The Case for Biodegradable Pet Litter

  Pet litter is a relatively recent invention. Until about fifty years ago, pet owners just used sand or garden soil. 

• The 6 Most Common Cat Health Questions Answered

  Cat owners have certain common cat health questions amidst several health concerns. Felines don't succumb to diseases if they are regularly vaccinated and examined for health concerns.

• Saving Money on Cat Health Problems

  Saving money on cat health problems means the proper care and maintenance of your cat. It means preventing the problems before they occur, feeding your cat...

• Prolapse

  There are several steps to take in controlling the problem of rectal prolapse and if any step is missed or if an incorrect conclusion is drawn at any stage in the process it can encourage relapse.

• Preventative Care Tips to Keep Your Cat Healthy

  Keeping your cat healthy as she becomes older is an easier task if you follow simple preventive care tips. With adequate home care and routine vet checks...

• Photo Gallery Index

  An index of the VetInfo.com Photo Gallery pages; Pet Photo Archives

• Pet Care Tips for Senior Cats

  For a cat, the senior phase of their lives begins between the age of 8 and 12 years. It might be difficult for you to accept this, but noticing the changes...

• Pancreatitis

  Pancreatitis is hard to definitively diagnose in cats. Therefore, it is not as well described as pancreatitis in dogs

• Minimizing Allergic Reactions to Cats

  Allergic reactions to cats are frequent among people. There is no remedy to get rid of the allergy, but these allergic reactions can be minimized, so that even an allergic person can own a cat.

• Lowering the Cost of Senior Cat Care

  Senior cat care starts at home with awareness and prevention. As cats age, their health needs will change.

• Kitten Advice and Guidelines for New Owners

  Understanding proper kitten advice regarding his or her overall health can make all the difference if when caring for your kitten. Below is some helpful advice and information about how to care as well as provide for your new kitten.

• It’s Your Turn - Tips From Our Readers

  Our readers share pet care tips, including commonly asked questions about flea control tips, declawing information, feeding info, and more.

• Illness Management - Caring for your sick cat

  I hate to be in the hospital myself and assume that most people and pets feel the same way (which may not be true, of course). And hospitals are places in which it is easy to acquire additional infections, despite the best of care. So I would almost certainly send a patient of mine home if I felt like the owners could provide necessary care and were able to provide a safe environment.

• How You Can Help Stray Cats

  Whether you live in an urban or rural area, you will inevitably come across stray cats. Some owners fail to affix identification to their outdoor cats and true to their nature, when cats roam far and great distances, they are often mistaken for strays or considered lost by their owner.

• How to Stop Your Cat from Vomiting Hairballs

  There are some simple methods to prevent your cat from vomiting a hairball. They include frequent brushing to reduce the amount of hair your cat can lick and consume, and methods to help alleviate digestion problems.

• Home Hairball Treatment for Cats

  Home hairball treatment techniques are easy and effective. In fact, your cat may even enjoy them.

• Helpful and Essential Cat Care Information

  Having and understanding cat care information will help you to provide the best life for your feline friend. Below is some essential information you should know in order to keep you cat or kitten healthy and thriving.

• Heat tolerance and intolerance in cats

  At the risk of inciting a lot of stories of heat stroke in cats, I have to admit that I can only remember treating one cat for heat stroke and it went through a whole dryer cycle trapped inside the dryer.

• Health Care Tips for Senior Cats

  Keep your cat healthy with health care tips for senior cats. Middle age for a cat generally ends at his 10 cat years.

• Five Common Male Cat Problems

  The male cat has 5 common problems not found in a female feline. These range from behavioral to physical problems unique to the male cat...

• Finding Safe Cat Insect Repellents

  When choosing a cat insect repellent, it is important to read and follow all label directions. General purpose insect sprays or products formulated for dogs can harm your cat.

• Figuring the Total Cost of Animal Health Care

  One of the things to consider when thinking about owning a pet is how much animal health care will cost.

• Feline Laboratory Tests

  I have a 16 yr. old cat who has always been very healthy. A couple days ago, I noticed that she seemed a little sluggish and just not quite herself. Then she seemed to be having difficulty walking.

• Feline Health Care for Feral Cats

  A feral cat is an undomesticated cat that has lived by himself or in a colony of feral felines. If you might find a feral cat and decide to adopt him, there are a few feline health care steps that you need to follow in order to protect your household and for his well-being.

• Features of the Best Automatic Litter Boxes

  Automatic litter boxes can save a lot of work on the part of cat owners, while reducing odor and mess. Automatic litter boxes are easier than trying to toilet train kitty, but self-cleaning catlitter boxes aren't all the same.

• Euthanasia

  When it is time to consider euthanasia (putting a pet "to sleep"), many people wish for a pill or something they can give their pet at home.

• Essentials of Feral Cat Care

  Managing feral cat populations can reduce contagious feline illnesses, control overpopulation and protect bird habitats. Feral cats can be born in the wild or they can be domestic cats that have been abandoned or become lost.

• Early Detection Procedures for Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  Feline squamous cell carcinoma spreads rapidly, it occurs in areas that are difficult to operate on, and it is difficult to diagnose early. However, with a dedicated regimen of skin detection, you can identify squamous cell carcinoma before the cancer spreads.

• Dizziness

  The major causes of dizziness are middle and inner ear infections and problems affecting the cerebellum (part of the brain that controls balance and spatial orientation).

• Diabetes Control

  There are two considerations when giving advice for diabetes control that you should be aware of. The first is that vets develop a routine that works for them and even though there may be a theoretical "best" approach, it may not work well for your vet.

• Coughing in Cats

  The most common causes of coughing in cats are probably asthma, chronic bronchitis and heartworm disease. Bordetella bronchiseptica infection can also cause coughing but is not too likely in a solitary cat or in house with two or three cats.

• Consequences of Improper Cat Waste Disposal

  Cat waste disposal is a daily task for pet owners, and improper disposal of feces may have negative effects on the health of your household and on the environment. As a rule, cat litter is a good method of waste disposal-but you also need to consider which type of cat litter is the safest and how to get rid of cat litter.

• Common Questions on Cat Euthanasia Procedures

  People often have questions about cat euthanasia. Learn answers to commonly asked questions about the process used to put a cat to sleep and what it costs on average.

• Cats’ Health Maintenance: A Feline Check Up Checklist

  Veterinary check ups can be instrumental to your cat's health. Your vet should give your cat a thorough physical exam, make sure his vaccinations are up to date and check him for parasites.

• Cat Veterinarian Checklist: Preparing for Your Visit

  Taking your cat to the veterinarian can happen when a periodical routine check-up is coming up, at vaccination time or when you have some concerns...

• Cat Ultrasound Exams Explained

  Cat ultrasound procedures are very common in most veterinary offices around the country. There are many reasons why a veterinarian will suggest that a cat have a feline ultrasound procedure done.

• Cat Info - Alphabetical Index 2

  Whatever your cat is suffering from, you can find it here on our Alphabetical index of cat health issues and problems.

• Cat Info - Alphabetical Index

  Whatever your cat is suffering from, you can find it here on our comprehensive Alphabetical index of cat health issues and problems.

• Cat Health Information by Disease

  Cat health information is important for any cat owner to have. If you don't know how to keep your cat healthy, you could end up paying expensive veterinary bills...

• Cat Health Care Costs Examined

  There are several aspects of cat health care to consider when estimating the cost of raising a cat. There are the general costs related to maintaining the general...

• Cat Health Advice For a Happy and Healthy Cat

  The proper cat health advice will assist you in keeping your cat in continuous good health. Below is some useful and helpful advice which will help you to keep your cat healthy, happy, and content for years to come.

• Cat Diarrhea Treatment at Home

  In most cases, mild cases of cat diarrhea can be treated at home. Often, a diarrhea in cats is caused by a dietary indiscretion, sudden food change or an intestinal virus.

• Caring for a Cat With a Runny Nose

  A cat with a runny nose may be caused by several health issues, including upper respiratory infections which are often caused by viruses.

• Can Rat Poison Be Used Safely in a Household with Cats?

  Rat poison is highly toxic for cats. Cats that have swallowed rat poison are in danger of developing rodenticide toxicosis. Cats may get the toxicosis...

• An Introduction to Natural Pet Care

  Natural pet care isn't as complicated as you might think. For the most part, it involves making sure that your pet eats a balanced, healthy diet, gets plenty of exercise, and receives appropriate preventative medical care.

• An Introduction to Animal Physical Therapy

  Animal physical therapy is a newer form of animal health care that is becoming more and more popular among pet owners. Veterinary physical therapy...

• A Guide to Pregnant Cat Care

  A pregnant cat needs special care and a special diet in order to give birth to healthy kittens. You must be prepared to take care of the cat, and there may...

• A Guide to Natural Cat Constipation Remedies

  Constipation is the very uncomfortable condition of being unable to void one's bowels. Most domesticated cats experience it at least once...

• A Guide to Feline Care, Health and Fitness

  Proper feline health care doesn't have to be difficult. Your cat has specific needs that are easy to meet.

• 8 Cat Paw Care Tips

  Cat paw care is an important part of cat health and hygiene. By taking the time to examine feline paws, owners can prevent serious problems and keep cat claws healthy.

• 6 Cat Ailments That Require Immediate Attention

  Bacteria, fungi and viruses are the root causes of cat ailments. A cat inherits natural immunity from his mother through colostrum, which lasts for 6 weeks after birth.

• 4 Tips for Saving on Cat Health Insurance

  Cat health care can be very costly, especially without insurance. There are five ways to save money on pet health care and to maximize the benefits...

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