Common Cat Health Questions Answered

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As expected, especially when caring for a cat for the first time, most owners know very little about cat health, questions posed online being one of the few choices they have to get out of difficult situations.

<b>Common Cat Health Questions Answered</b>

Of course, we will do our best to answer any questions you might have, because we know what caring for a cat means and how expensive specialized services can be. However, remember that the value of our answers depends on your skills as an observer.

Meanwhile, lets take a look at the subject of the most common cat health questions we have received:

1. Cat cold It is a very contagious disease, usually associated with a strong infection of the respiratory tract. Given the gravity of the affliction, the best way to treat it is with a prescription from a veterinarian.
2. Cat worms symptoms Worms are usually signaled by diarrhea, weight loss, vomiting or dry fur, but the symptoms are not mandatory.
3. Litter training - The secret to success in this case is to provide a tempting litter and install a thorough routine. If your cat cannot go outside to toilet in the flower bed, for example, it will use the next best thing the litter. You can also use substances with certain smells to guide your cat towards the litter.
4. Administrating children medication to cats - Many of the cat health questions we received were related to this subject and we have to give a strong negative answer. You may love your cat as you would love a child, but medication for children is not good for animals. If you think medication is required, ask for a veterinarians advice or at least look for specialized cat treatments online.
5. Caring for an injured kitten This is a difficult question, as the answer to it depends on the type of injury. Of course, the best thing you could do for the kitten is to take it to the veterinarian, to make sure there are no broken bones or infections involved. Once that is taken care of, taking it back home, feeding it on time and surrounding it with love should do the trick.

Of course a lot of cat health questions can be asked, and we will do our best to answer them all. What we would like you to remember is that in most situations, the intervention of a veterinarian and your constant love and care for the kitten are vital.

Quick answers would be easy to give, but not responsible, considering how fragile cats are, and what may happen if the wrong type of treatment is administrated. With that in mind, we believe it is better that you keep your eyes open and you maintain a close and friendly relation with your veterinarian just in case.

Any cat health questions you might have should be able to find their answer during the vets visit or even over the phone, without any risks on the health of your precious furry friend.

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