No matter what breed of cat and no matter how well you look after your cat, like us humans, they will suffer from common cat health problems during the course of their life.

As a cat owner, you will need to be aware of the most common problems, some of which can be avoided with the right awareness and by taking basic precautions.

The most  common cat health problems are colds, bite wounds, digestive problems, urinary problems and diarrhea, and eye problems.

Cats are sensitive to many respiratory viruses and infections such as the common cold and like humans they can usually rely on their own immune system to deal with it. However, if your cat is off its food and appears listless and in some distress then you should consult your vet for appropriate medication.

Cats, particularly Tom cats do fight a lot. Often with other cats and sometimes with dogs and more dangerously with the dreaded fox. This can lead to various wounds which will need treatment from a vet to avoid infections setting in. Eyes are particularly vulnerable.

Fleas are also a common  cat health problem , especially if your cat is outside a lot. Tapeworm and other parasites are common problems cat health problems too and often cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Your vet will have medication to deal with these issues.

Another common cat health problem, mainly associated with Tom cats that have not been neutered, is urinary tract infection. If your cat stops using the litter box, or the urine is particularly strong smelling then these are clear signs and your vet should be consulted without delay.

Although not normally a cat health problem on its own, hairballs or fur balls are very common and can lead to problems under certain circumstances. Cats naturally swallow fur from their constant grooming and although it will normally pass through the cats digestive system, there are times when it gathers into a fur ball and may become lodged in the digestive tract or intestine with serious consequences if not treated quickly. Symptoms are not eating properly, constipation and listlessness. Often a cat will cough up a fur ball if it gets caught in the throat. You can help prevent hairballs or fur balls occurring if you brush your cat regularly.

Feline leukemia used to be a very common cat health problem and was often fatal. These days, however, with modern vaccines available the disease can be prevented. Always have you cat vaccinated if there is a risk of infection because this is a highly contagious disease.

The main message here is to  monitor you cat’s health , visit the vet regularly for check ups and take advice from your vet on suitable vaccinations.

By: Richard G M Taylor

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Second, always try to make it a point that you should vacuum your house regularly, not missing a single spot. Pay close attention to dark and warm places. Make sure you reach all corners, under the sofa, hard-to-reach cupboards

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It’s always a nice feeling to have your dog greet you at the door, but some dogs can be a bit excessive about it.

Greeting you this way upon your return home is one common separation anxiety symptom.

Sensitive dog training can help to address the problem

Simply put, separation anxiety is the fear of being left alone. If your dog has it, he is not alone. Animal behaviorists estimate that 10 to 15 percent of dogs exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety, which include:

• Digging, chewing or scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to escape or reunite with you;

• Howling, barking and crying in an attempt to get you to return;

• Urination and defecation–even with house-trained dogs–as a result of distress;

• Destroying household objects;

• Clinginess or remaining close to you, even following you from room to room, while you’re home.

Punishing a dog for separation anxiety behaviors will not solve the problem. You should understand your dog is not doing it intentionally; he is distressed and anxious because you are not there. This anxiety and nervous energy causes him to act out.

What Causes Separation Anxiety?

No one knows exactly.

However, certain factors and triggers are common among separation anxiety cases.

They include:

• A change in schedule that requires the pet to be left alone for longer periods of time than normal;

• Living in multiple homes or being abandoned by previous owners makes dogs susceptible to separation anxiety.

Ways To Treat It

Here are some commonly recommended ways to treat separation anxiety:

• Place the dog in a smaller space, such as a crate, where he can feel secure when you leave. However, if the dog panics when crated, do not force him in.

• Leave your dog an article of clothing that smells like you, such as an old T-shirt that you recently slept in.

• Teach your dog as many commands as possible, especially “sit,” “relax” and “stay.” The point of  teaching anxious dogs to relax is to give them confidence. Do the exercise in all the rooms of the house and in the yard. Give praise and treats liberally.

Finally, do not make a big production out of your departures.

By: Wendy Mitchell

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For additional information from the experts at Novartis Animal Health US, Inc., including tips and treatments regarding intestinal parasites, visit www.growingupwithpets.com. About 10 to 15 percent of dogs exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety–fear of being left alone.

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Usually, but not always, location-based anxiety does not transfer to other, similar locations. A dog who falls down the front stairs in a residence may not be afraid of the back stairs.

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If Dogs are man’s best friend, Felines are female’s favored friend! Sure men own cats, too, but that is not the point here.

Cat diarrhea (and vomiting) is so common, many say it is epidemic. Why?

Domesticating Cats is Behavioral.  Domesticating their diet is…

(To fully grasp the following information, it is important to note that decades of dependency on chemicals and inorganic fertilizers have not only destroyed the top soil (and the subsequent nutritional value of commercial fruits and vegetables), they have seeped into rivers, streams, and found they way into the water table we drink and bathe with. Water puddles likely contain bacteria, discarded food residue, disease carrying bug larvae, as well as human and animal spittle containing any number of pathogenic organisms…)

Feral and outdoor cats hunt small animals and birds. Unfortunately, the ones they’ve been eating over the last 50 years are increasingly diseased, and weakened from various environmental stresses. This seems to make an argument for commercial pet foods, however many pets refuse to eat it. The problem is so common that many manufacturers have resorted to spraying recycled restaurant grease on dry foods, just to add some ‘flavor’!

The ongoing dog food/dog treat recall has provided some insight into what is in dry foods, as well as how pet food manufacturers think. They say they added more wheat gluten because it is a source of protein- only it’s not a protein that cats or dogs need, but it is profitable.

Find recommended pet food information for dogs here and  for cats here

Wet pet foods are not any better! They contain heavily processed low quality overcooked meats from animals injected with growth hormones and antibiotics.

Commercial pet foods are both convenient and cheap. But what is the ultimate cost to your pet’s health and your wallet?

Pet Diarrhea and Vomiting is the Number 3 Reason People Take Their Animals to the Vet

Today, a virtual epidemic of GI related health issues ranging from eating disorders, vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea, IBS, spastic colon, to constipation can be traced directly to commercial cat food! According to industry statistics, diarrhea is the number 3 reason people are taking their animals to the vet.

Stress is another cause of diarrhea. Cats prefer peace and quiet to loud noises. Travel also stresses cats, as it often means leaving familiar territory, beyond which are unfamiliar noises and smells, different air quality, humidity, water, possibly even food- any one of which can throw off your cats’ now delicate GI balance.

Veterinary ‘Care’

If you take kitty to a vet, rarely do you have any idea why it has diarrhea. To assure speedy results, they are likely to prescribe an antibiotic with broad-spectrum kill capabilities, and advise you to withhold food or water for 24-48 hours. This is a case where the remedy needs a remedy!

Antibiotics kill all the bacteria- including the ones your cat needs for digestion. One thing you can be sure of, between no food and water, and the side effects of toxic antibiotics ravaging their immune systems, kitty is going to be in for a very rough couple of days. So if not antibiotics, what then? Non-dairy Probiotics!

Cats supplement their diet by eating grass, and especially the soil around the grass roots, which once contained soil-based organisms (SBOs)- non-dairy probiotics.

SBOs are ‘The Missing Link’ to restoring and maintaining GI health. Without a daily supply of SBOs, to help break foods down so they are can be absorbed proper digestion and elimination cannot take place. Foul smelling gas is an early warning sign.

SBOs are highly effective when the diarrhea or vomiting is routine. However, if intestinal inflammation is present, neither SBOs nor medications are likely to restore balance. It is vital to resolve inflammation first!

Herbal anti-inflammatories are more effective than steroids to resolve inflammation, but unlike steroids, they do not require weaning off. Unresolved intestinal inflammation quickly leads to immune disorders/diseases.

Have you noticed that the ‘slippery slope’ to poor health begins with the GI tract? According to The Royal Society of Medicine Great Britain, ‘Fully 90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system’.

By administering SBOs as a daily supplement, you can prevent most cases of routine diarrhea while preventing 90% of all chronic disease from getting a foothold.

The food you feed your pets needs to be reasonably close to what they once ate in the wild; that is if you expect them to stay healthy. Buy organic chicken, meats, and fish, very lightly saut them and mix 50/50 with pet foods they are eating. Mix with less pet food each day. After one week they should be on 100% sauted food. Next, do the same with raw meats.

Unless your cat/dog is extremely sick, you should see immediate signs of recovery.

A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet

By: Robert Hart

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For more cat and dog health articles or short videos go to www.vitalityscience.com Robert Hart is coowner of Vitality Science, experts in cat/dog GI health issues . He has authored articles for Fido Friendly print magazne, Ani-Med, The Pet Professor, and numerous pet newsletters. He also hosts Vitality Science Groupies forum at Dogster.com

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Cats are domesticated animals that do have some health problems from time to time. The cat domestic health problems arise sometimes because of no reason, and sometimes there is a specific reason. Every cat breed has different health concerns and if the pet goes outside, the health problem risks are higher.

These small creatures need care and proper care to ensure a healthy and happy life.

Many Reasons for Cat Vomiting

Cats have bouts of vomiting due to hairballs, digestive tract ailments and because of consuming food to fast. If a cat has hairballs, you need to use some form of relief to help loosen the obstruction. Eating grass is one way to clear the obstruction, or a medication from the vet may be required. Cats have high stress in some cases and this causes vomiting and fatigue. The cat will show signs of depression if the health problem persists.

Some cats feel the need to eat fast, whether you have more than one cat or not, the cat may feel he needs to eat fast or not get enough. These types of cat domestic health problems usually require some cat training which may involve giving food that is readily available anytime so that the cat realizes the food will always be available. When the cat eats fast, the food does not digest and comes back up soon after eating.

Cat Domestic Health Problems with Diarrhea

Cats sometimes have diarrhea, which can result from certain foods or another internal health problem. If a cat has the diarrhea for a couple days, no action is required. If the problem persists for longer, a vet needs to do some tests to determine the problem before the cat becomes dehydrated.

Sometimes changing the diet , maybe to a bland array of foods helps with the problem. Some cats might not like it or eat it, but you can try a little cooked rice mixed with cottage cheese or a potato that has been cooked and cooled. If you still have problems, it could be more serious.

Ear and Eye Cat Domestic Health Problems

Cats always stick their heads somewhere and they are prone to scratching their eyes with their own claws.

If you see a problem with the eyes, you should seek out medical treatment to preserve the sight of the cat. Cats have allergies just as people do and sometimes need to have a prescribed medication to prevent watering and crusting around the eyes.

The ears are sensitive and need care in order to keep them free from parasites and infections. If cats have ear mites, they need to have a treatment to eliminate the parasite. Sometimes cat spend time outdoors, and in the cold weather, the ear tips can become frost bitten with over exposure to the freezing cold. This requires cutting the tips of ears off to protect the rest of the ear. Cat domestic health problems are minimal, but do exist in even the healthiest cat that receives love and proper care.

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Cat And Its Weight

Big cats will develop different types of diseases from excessive weight just like humans and changing their diet abruptly can affect their health significantly also if you put your cat on a diet she or he does not enjoy taste wise

Dangerous Cat Food Ingredients. Is This In Your Cat’s Food?

The truth is that grains are implicated with a slew of health problems. Grains are also not part of a cat’s natural diet. The use of corn is a very bad addition to your cat’s or dog’s food. It causes allergic reactions.

Does Your Cat Have A Healthy Diet?

Another essential nutrient for the cat is the amino acid, taurine, which the cat cannot manufacture sufficiently by itself to meet its needs. The cat’s diet must therefore contain taurine in sufficient quantities.

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