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Just like humans, cats feel miserable when they are sick. As a pet possessor, it is your core responsibility to keep your slinky contacts wholesome and ecstatic.

With suitable burden and nutrition you will have a supporter for life as your pet cat.

Here are some tips on how you can right charge for your cat’s wellbeing:

1. Feed them correctly.

Every cat has a preference when it comes to food. There are numerous types of cat food existing in the advertise. Try each one pending you find out which diversity your cat prefers.

However, you can still try to mix the form of cat food you coach so that your pet will have a nutritious and balanced diet.

Commercial cat foods have been well-researched so you do not penury to unease about the nutritional amount of what you are feeding your pet.

Also, give your pet with a lot of hygienic water to slurp. Having an ample furnish of drinking water will command to an improved animal.

It does not count if you complete dry, canned or humid cat food. Just make loyal that you field the airiness of the food that they eat.

You would also want to opt for a healthy and real cat food. Remember that it should be made of worth ingredients.

2. Remember that even domestic cats are pure hunters.

Mice can supply two purposes in your cat’s life: quarry and banquet. Hunting for mice would reserve their inherent abilities to rummage and obtain kill.

If you finish that you do not like the idea of your cat steadily “hunting” for dinner, make sure that you provide them with a prim diet. This will effect to your cat finish up just chasing and operation after their prey for satisfying their ordinary hunting urges.

3. Watch out for curious deeds.

If your pet is exhibiting unusual actions, then the cat might not be at its best prepare.

Try to look out for the next symptoms:

- being languid or fewer active than regular – shedding of the fur or coat – it has waxy ears – looks reduced and unhealthy

If you see these symptoms, you might want to change the food that you are helping your cat.

Better yet, consult a professional if you see your pet being less active than typical. Your pet might have a sickness or disease, and as a pet landlord and cat lover, you would not want that to happen.

Jess Shaw
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Hay everyone…

Thanks for helping me…

i am currently doing my Animal Care Diploma, and got to this question,
""What can happen to a cats health if you feed a cat the wrong foods?""

I have wrote about the basics if you over feed your cat it will go fat but i need alittle bit more details and information to what will happen, what might happen, how to stop it (outside cat and inside cat)….

I hope someone can help me

Thanks
Rachieeee

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Well, there are several things that can go wrong by feeding a cat an improper diet.

Okay, aside from feline obesity, which you’ve already covered, they could survive on the wrong food, but it wouldn’t last for long.
By feeding a cat the wrong food, you would notice it starting to deteriorate in health.
If it is still a kitten, it would not be able to develop properly, which would be extremely detrimental to it’s future health.
What MIGHT happen is just an early and sudden death. Or the cat will, out of hunger, eat random things like plastic, or bits of human food dropped off the table on accident, and become deathly ill.
I’d equate it to raising your child on Big Macs, fries, and ice cream.
It’ll survive for awhile, but the end result is gonna be far too soon, and tragic.

Now, a bit more detail would be the first signs.
A) A cat isn’t going to eat what it doesn’t want. If it’s not proper nutrition, most of the time, the cat will refuse to eat it. For instance, if the "wrong" food that you gave it was bird food, the cat’s just going to stare at you like, "What is this crap?"

So in turn, the cat will slowly starve itself.
B) If the cat did eat the wrong food that it is provided, then there’s a sequence of things that will generally begin to happen.
-The cat would become lethargic and listless, and not want to play or be active. It would choose to sleep as often as it could, and move as little as possible.
- The cat would be vomiting and have trouble digesting what it does eat.
-Then the cat’s fur would fade in color, and become dull, and start to fall out in clumps.
- It’s eyesight would begin to deteriorate, to the point of total blindness.
- It will begin to have trouble using the litterbox, and just go wherever it pleases.
- It will be in so much pain, feeling miserable and ill.
- And consequently, death will result.

This can be changed by gradually introducing proper diet with complete nutrition and vitamins that the cat needs. It may need to be on a special care formula diet until it’s stomach becomes strong enough to handle proper, excellent cat food.

You prevent malnutrition by doing the research beforehand, and reading the labels on packages of cat food.
By feeding them a high-quality food, the cat will be more active, happy, healthy, affectionate and playful.

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Question – Is there really such a thing as urinary tract health cat food, one that will make a difference to my cat’s health?
Answer -  It depends on how advanced the disease is, what treatment has taken place up til now, how healthy your cat was before, how old you cat is and so forth. But if you don’t try, you’ll never know.

Q – So what is the best urinary tract health cat food?
A – You can never go past raw food as the best all round, healthy cat food, for any disease.

Q – My vet tells me that raw meat has worms and parasites which will exacerbate an already ailing cat.
A – Cats have evolved on raw food over millennia. Their digestive system can deal very effectively with any worms or parasites, when they are healthy. When they are not healthy, caution needs to be taken during the change over, to ensure it doesn’t become a problem.

Q – I have heard that the best urinary tract health cat food should be a low protein diet. Surely a raw diet is high in protein?
A – Cats have evolved on a high protein diet. I don’t believe you should reduce their protein intake. What I believe is at the heart of the problem here is the modern farming methods. The artificial fertilisers that are commonly used today upset the delicate mineral balance in farm animals. Address that and the high protein then isn’t a problem.

Q – Why is it so common for cats to develop renal failure?
A – The kidneys are cats weakest link. So getting into the habit of giving your cat the best and healthiest cat food from the start will ensure optimum health and life expectancy.

Q – Is it difficult to work out what the best urinary tract health cat food should be?
A – I’ve already done it for you, so all you have to do is follow in my footsteps.

Q – Is a good urinary tract health cat food expensive?
A – When I worked out the cost of the best cat food versus the highest priced dried or processed cat food, I found they came out at about the same. And look at the additional bonuses of a healthy cat, so fewer trips to the vet!

Q – Is it time consuming to this prepare diet? I work, so have limited time.
A – Once you’ve got your head around the concept, it’s really easy. Just make the change over slowly, so you and your cat get used to it gradually. I find that’s the best way of learning something new and guarantees you’ll find it easy to stick to.

Q – What about high ash? I’ve heard that’s not a good thing in cats with ailing kidneys. Shouldn’t a good urinary tract health cat food be low in ash?
A – High ash means high mineral levels. Again, I feel that comes down to bad farming methods putting the delicate mineral balance out of whack. Cats need minerals to be healthy, but they need them in a natural, balanced form. Quality, raw food is the best source.

Q – I’m a vegetarian. It would be difficult for me to prepare raw meat.
A – I totally understand your predicament, I am too. But cats need meat, they’re true carnivores. So if you want to give your cat the best chance in life, you’re going to have to get used to handling raw meat. Or get your partner to…

Madeleine Innocent
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Are you sensitive to cat allergen? Watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing are symptoms you may be all too familiar with. But did you know that cat allergen could lead to worse health problems than allergic reactions?

According to statistics published by EHS Services in 1999, some 200,000 emergency room visits occur each year due to allergen exposures. These include allergens from dust mites, molds, cat and other animals. Cat allergen is the most common and dangerous. Researchers have found twelve distinct allergy-causing proteins in cats. The most significant is Fel d 1 (Felis domesticus allergen 1). These allergens are responsible for both bronchial hyperreactivity and chronic inflammation.

Not only is it very potent but it’s also found in high concentrations. One Japanese study reported that Fel d 1, commonly occurred in concentrations 160 times greater than dust mite allergens.

Many of those emergency room asthma episodes can be blamed directly on the common house cat. The unfortunate reality is that some of these asthma episodes end in unnecessary deaths.What if you don’t have asthma? Are there health concerns you should consider? What if you don’t own a cat?

How Great is Your Exposure Risk?

The level of cat allergen in homes varies widely. Homes with cats may have levels of Fel d 1 as high as 578 ng per cubic meter of air. Even homes without cats have been found with as much as 88.5 ng per cubic meter air.

The level in homes without cats is explained by the prevalence of Fel d 1 in society and its “sticky” ability to be picked up by clothing, hair, or just about any surface. The non-cat owner picks it up during daily activities and returns home to contaminate their residence.

Researchers are uncertain about the level that results in sensitization but levels in the 1 to 8 micrograms per gram of dust are considered sufficient. Given widespread cat ownership and the ease with which Fel d 1 is carried by their owners almost everyone is exposed to levels high enough to cause allergy.

How You May Become Allergic

It is possible for you to develop a cat allergy even if you aren’t now. On average, 10% to 20% of persons are sensitive to cat allergen. Among those with cats in their homes cat allergies can run as high as 80%.

It may take as long as two years for allergies to develop. Tobacco smoke or other irritants accelerate sensitization. They also make the allergy worse by working in combination with cat allergen. Should you remove the cat from your home, it can take another six months for symptoms to subside.

Special Concerns For Children

Infants exposed to cat allergen develop allergies to cats three times as often as those not exposed. Tobacco smoke increases the onset of these allergies and aggravates symptoms.

Children who have cat allergies are likely to develop a more severe asthma than children who are not allergic to cats. Allergies to pollens are also aggravated by cat dander exposure.

Children have been shown to suffer from reduced academic performance because of allergic reactions. In 2000, children lost an estimated 2 million school days due to allergies and the side effects of allergy medicines.

While not all the lost school days can be blamed on cats, cat allergies are generally considered the most significant and so much of the blame for lost school days can be laid at their four paws.

Effects of Cat Dander Particle Size

The particle size of cat dander and allergen particles is also a concern. Many of these particles remain suspended in air for hours after being disturbed. The only effective methods of removal are ventilation or a HEPA filter air purifier that provides several air exchanges per hour. A high quality HEPA filter air purifier also improves overall air quality.

With most below 5 microns, cat dander and allergen particles are considered lung-penetrating particles. It has been shown that one of every five cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the result of elevated levels of particulates in the under 10 micron range. In fact, every 10 microgram increase in these airborne particles is associated with a 12% increase in SIDS.

Chest x-rays of those exposed long term to allergenic micro-particles such as cat dander have found nodules in the lung tissues. Chronic bronchial inflammation from regular exposure allergens can cause lung tissue scarring and reduced lung function. This damage is permanent and speaks for complete avoidance of cat allergen and dander.

What Can You Do About Cat Allergen?

This is just a sampling of the health problems stemming from cat dander and cat allergen exposure. The best way to eliminate these health threats is to remove cats from your home. This is especially important for any who are predisposed to cat allergy.

J Alan Rodgers
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My cat likes play with this cheap, probably plastic feather boa that i have. im just worried because he tries to eat the feathers. is this a problem, should i keep him away from it?

my cats are the same. Yes it is not good if they eat them but don’t worry if they do eat a little it happens.

I’m liking it, and so are the cats.

I’m on my second bag, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in coat, stool, and general demeanor. One cat who had developed corn allergies tolerates it exceptionally well.

I think it is very, very reasonable for the quality, and compares favorably with crappy supermarket brands.

I’m not a big fan of dry food because of the myriad of problems that can come from it, but Chicken Soup has good ingredients, and I feel comfortable letting my cats graze on it as well as a regular meal.

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Like human beings, cats can suffer from a variety of health issues. But unlike humans, cats are unable to vocalize the problem. Therefore, an owner’s knowledge of warning signs must be depended upon so that a cat can receive treatment for health problems it may have.

Probably the number one problem with a cat’s health is the notorious hairball. Cats clean themselves incessantly by licking their coats. The hair that clings to their tongues is swallowed. This will eventually form in a ball, and in most instances, the cat will be able to expel it. If the hairball makes its way into the cat’s intestines, then this can cause serious complications and will need medical attention. A common symptom of this would be constipation.

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are another common Cat Health problem. Although this is most common with a male un-neutered feline, it can also affect the females. If your cat stops using the litter or his urine has a strong odor, a UTI should be highly suspected Cats can also develop stones in their urinary tract developing feline lower urinary tract disease.

Another common problem with cat health is worms. These would consist of tapeworms, round worms, and hook worms. This would occur in outdoor cats. The symptoms would be diarrhea and inability to gain weight. This is highly troublesome, since owners can get this from their pets. In addition, the outdoors cat can also be afflicted with fleas, parasites, or ticks. Ticks can give the cat Lyme Disease. If your cat is lethargic, has a fever and loss of appetite, he may need antibiotic treatment for this. So, it is important to check his coat often.

Digestive problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea, are also health problems in cats. If your cat is vomiting for more than 24 hours, then you should seek medical treatment. Initially, you should withhold food for a several hours and start by reintroducing water, in limited quantities, to see how it is tolerated. Remember, one of the most frequent causes of vomiting is the hairball, so make sure to brush his coat daily. Diarrhea lasting one to two days is normal, as long as the cat is eating well. Anything beyond this requires a visit to the vet.

There are several dangerous diseases a cat can contract in its lifetime. One is feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), which is a virus that is difficult to diagnose. There is no known treatment for this disease. Another is feline immunodeficiency virus, which is “cat aids.” This virus targets white blood cells. The last is feline leukemia virus (FLV), which can be avoided if the cat is immunized before contact with it. These diseases are more likely to be seen in outdoor cats.

Cats can also suffer from eye problems, because their eyes can get scratched during fights. They are also subject to abscesses, which result from bite wounds, anal gland problems, and cat allergies. There are also the occasional cold and respiratory infections.

There are many common health ailments that can affect cats. With proper attention, care and possible medical treatment, most need not be fatal. With your help, your cat can live a long, healthy, happy life.

Matthew Hick
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/cat-health-common-issues-79666.html

If you walk into an apartment and can smell the cat urine and it is very strong, can living in this environment cause health problems? AKA Kidney problems, stomach aches, head aches things of this nature. Would a person with a week immune system have more problems?

just the odor, no. but if theres actually cat piss, have the carpets cleaned.