Cat Health Care

Routine Health Care For Cats

This section features procedures which should be part of a routine cat health care program. Some procedures listed are recommended as part of the cat health program for cats of any age, other procedures may be recommended as part of a cat health care program for individuals within a certain age group.

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• Physical Examination is an essential part of the routine health care necessary for any cat.
• Vaccinations protect your cat from many of the most serious contagious diseases.
• Feline Leukemia/FIV (Feline AIDS) Testing can help you determine if your cat is at risk for or has been exposed to these potentially fatal diseases.
• Flea And Tick Medications are important in cat health care to control pests which can make your cat uncomfortable and cause illness for your cat.
• Fecal Exams/Wormings are important in a cat health care routine to ensure that your cat is free of worms and other intestinal parasites which can cause illness for your cat.
• Spaying/Neutering provides many health benefits for your cat and can help rid your cat of many undesirable behaviors.
• Blood Screening is an important part of cat health care and can help detect early signs of disease for your cat.
• Blood Pressure Monitoring is frequently necessary when diseases known to cause hypertension are diagnosed for your cat or when it is necessary for your cat to receive medications which may cause hypertension.
• An Electrocardiogram (sometimes referred to as an EKG or an ECG) can help detect heart disease in your cat.

Special Topics Involving Your Cat's Health

This section features articles relative to topics which frequently impact on cat health care and answers some of the frequently asked questions about specific cat health care issues.

• Deciding if symptoms are serious enough to take your cat to the veterinarian can be confusing. There are some symptoms which should always prompt a visit to your cat's veterinarian when they appear. There are even some conditions which require immediate attention. Learning When To Take Your Cat To The Veterinarian is an important part of cat health care.
• Medicating Your Pet can sometimes be challenging. There are a few tips and techniques which can make medicating easier.
• Protecting Yourself And Your Family From Zoonotic (Contagious) Diseases is an important concern, especially for parents.
• Correcting House-Soiling Issues can be difficult to accomplish. There are a number of suggestions which may encourage your cat to return to the litter box.
• Declawing Your Cat is a controversial and very personal decision.

Cat Diseases

There are a large number of specific cat diseases which can directly affect cat health and have a significant impact on cat health care.