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Identifying Common Cat Health Problems

No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. You may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented. Here are some of the common health related problems that your cat may experience.

 

Worms
No matter what breed of cat you have, worms can be a very common and recurring problem. Tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms are among the most common that infect cats. Cats that do not seem to be gaining weight, have problems with fleas, or if you find white specks in their stool, you may need to have your vet test for worms. Although they can be easily treated with medicine, worms can prove to be fatal if they are left untreated.

 

 

Hairball
Probably the most common health problem for cats are hairballs. Cats groom themselves on a daily basis, which leads to them swallowing the loose hair that comes from their coats. This loose hair can gather into a ball and become lodged in the digestive tract instead of passing through in your cat's stool. When your cat starts to cough and hack, he is normally coughing up a hairball. Although it can be rather disgusting in the end, most cats can dislodge hairballs without any problems.

 

In rare cases, a hairball can pass through to a cat's intestine, creating a blockage. Blockages are very serious problems, and can be life threatening if they aren't treated. If your cat becomes constipated, isn't eating properly, or has a very dull coat, he could have a blockage. If you notice any of these symptoms, you need to take him to the vet immediately. You can prevent hairballs and blockages by brushing your cat 2 - 3 times a week to remove loose hair. Long hair breeds may need brushing daily. You can also feed him food that is designed to control hairballs as well.

 

Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection is also a common health problem with cats. Urinary tract infection is more common with male cats that haven't been neutered, although females can suffer from this problem as well. When a cat suddenly stops going to his litter box, this problem is normally the cause. Another symptom is when the cat's urine starts to smell really strong. If you suspect that your cat has a urinary tract infection, you need to take him to the vet. Your vet can treat the problem with medicine, and make recommendations to help avoid this problem in the future.

 

Feline leukemia
At one time feline leukemia was one of the most common causes of cat death. However, there are now vaccines available that can treat the disease. To treat the disease, your cat will need to be given a shot before he or she is exposed. Even though death doesn't happen immediately, cats that are exposed to feline leukemia normally don't have a very long life span. If you know your cat has feline leukemia, you should never allow other cats around him, as the virus is highly contagious.

 

To protect your cat, you need to always make sure that you take him to the vet for his regular check ups. If you keep him up to date on his vaccinations, he will lead a healthy and productive life. Although some health problems can't be avoided, most of them can. You can also keep your cat indoors as well, which will protect him from a majority of health problems. If your cat is an outdoor cat, regular visits to the vet will keep him healthy. As long as you take your cat to the vet and keep him healthy - he will be your companion for years to come.

 

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