February is here! And it’s a longer one, at that. While you may be celebrating Valentine’s Day and the last official month of winter, the whole month is National Cat Health Month! This month reminds us that our kitties need regular care just as much as we do.
So while you’re waiting in the vet’s office for your cat’s yearly check up, why not explore some of our best and most popular cat health articles? To celebrate this leap year’s twenty-nine days, here are our top nine articles about cat health:
1. Why You Should Brush Your Cat’s Teeth
Humans have 32 teeth and cats have 30. Every one of them should be brushed regularly – just like ours. Uh, I hear you thinking. Easier said than done! Right? I’ll admit it sounds tricky. However, learning to brush your cat’s teeth at home is necessary to keep your furry friends healthy. Sound ridiculous? It’s actually ridiculously serious since not caring for your cat’s teeth can lead to tooth loss in older cats or even more serious health problems. Read here for our dental hygiene guide!
2. How to Chose The Right Food For Your Cat
When you walk into any pet mega-mart, you can feel completely overwhelmed with choices. Not only are there a confusing range of dry and wet cat foods, but there are also dozens of specific dietary recipes designed for each stage of a cat’s life. So how do you choose? What kibble is right for kitty? Read here to find out!
3. My Cat Has Diarrhea: What’s Causing It And How To Help
If you’ve been a cat parent for more than a few years, it’s likely you’ve encountered one or two strange sights in the litter box. One of the worst sights is diarrhea. What could it mean? Does your baby just have an upset stomach, or is there something else going on? How can you tell if it’s something serious, vs a one-time minor indigestion that’s going to go away by tomorrow? Read here to find out.
4. Rare Diseases In Cats
When it comes to our precious kitties, it goes without saying that we want the best for their health. However, sometimes that is easier said than done. Of course, no cat is immune to the occasional flea, tick bite, or high fever, but there are a few cases in which cat owners can feel completely vexed about what’s going on with their cat’s health. When that happens, it is imperative that you visit a vet immediately to keep your cat disease free. However, in addition to that, it doesn’t hurt to learn about some of the more rare medical conditions that can affect your beloved feline. Learn more here.
5. Does Your Cat Have Allergies?
That’s right: cats can suffer from seasonal allergies, too! They can also suffer from food and flea allergies. If you think you’re miserable with hay fever, at least you know what’s going on. Your cats rely on you noticing something’s up and helping them get through all the awful symptoms allergies have to offer. So how do your recognize and manage your cat’s allergy symptoms? Find out here!
6. Can Cats Catch Colds?
Can cats catch colds? Are you able to your cat a cold or vise versa? How do you know when a cold is bad enough that you need to bring your cat to the vet? And if your cat does get sick, how can you treat them and make them feel better? We answer all your cat-cold questions here.
7. So Your Cat Has Worms…
Worms. It’s not a word you want to hear as a cat-owner. One cat with worms means all the cats in the household are getting pilled. Luckily, since worms are actually a pretty common ailment in cats, it’s a pretty easy fix. Our cat-health aficionado, Deborah Brannon, is here here to tell you all about how to identify worm signs and reassure you about this admittedly gross but ultimately run-of-the-mill situation for your cats. Read the article here!
8. Turning Your Lazy Cat Into An Athlete: How to Make Your Kitty More Active
Eating better, getting more exercise, and losing weight are always popular ideas and can really increase your health and happiness. But, did you know these are good ideas for your kitty as well? If you and your lazy cat need a little motivation to increase your activity, here are some ideas that both of you may enjoy.
9. Five Ways To Keep Your Veterinarian Purring
To finish us out strong, here is our official Front Page Meews’ veterinarian, Chryle Bonk, and her five tips to keep your kitty’s doctor, and your kitty, happy! No one wants to be the client that has the veterinarian arching her back and hissing. But how do you know if the things you are doing make you a terrific pet parent or raise your vet’s dander? Read on to see if you’re guilty of any of the following!
If you’re interested in reading more cat health articles, check out our full list here.
