Cat Health Tips – How The Experts Check And Feel Their Cats For Health Problems

When stroking or grooming your cat, take the opportunity to look any physical health problems.

The earlier you detect anything, the easier it should be for the veterinarian to treat your cat successfully.

Look inside your cat’s ears to see if there is a dark brown crusty substance or any other sign of ear mites. Your cat’s eyes should be clear and clean. The appearance of the third eyelid, or haw, may indicate that your cat is sick.

Carefully check inside your cat’s mouth. His breath should be fresh and there should be no sign of gum disease. Have you noticed your cat scratching himself more than usual, particularly around the head and rear? If so, he may be suffering from fleas or other external parasites.

Look for cuts on your cat’s paws or any damage to his nails. Do his claws need trimming? To see if your cat is the proper weight, run your hands down his backbone and across his hips bones and lower abdomen. You should be able to feel his ribs easily, but not see them.

Is your cat not as agile as he used to be, and is he showing signs of stiffness in his joints? This may be nothing more than old age, but you should check with your veterinarian. Examine Your Cat’s rear end. It should be clean and healthy.

If there are signs of inflammation, he may be suffering from diarrhea and if it persists, he should be taken to the veterinarian. Take a look at your male cat’s tail. If there is a build up of a brown secretion or hair loss around the base of his tail, he is suffering from stud tail.

Gently feel your cat’s body. Lumps may indicate an abscess, particularly if he ventures outdoors, or a tumor. Most tumors detected will be benign, but you should have the veterinarian check him.