Important Facts You Must Know About Your Cat's Body

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    Games - Ineho Se ic IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT YOUR CAT'S BODY Knowing your cat's constitution may help you identify irregularities that point to disease, allowing you to seek treatment early. To help you learn more about your cat, we've provided this guide to some of the more perplexing parts of your cat's build. We hope that it helps you keep your cat happy and healthy for years to come! ats are incredible creatures with senses and abilities that often defy our expectations. The remarkable features
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    Font - HEALTH MAINTENANCE Keep water out of ear canals EAR Keep ears dry and acidified with otic rinse and cleanser Groom under ear flaps with cleansing wipes CONDITIONS: Allergies - Parasites Do not pluck out hair from ear canal - Trauma Gently wipe off wax, dirt or debris and use cleansing solution -Blood Blisters as needed INTERESTING FACT: The feline ear is controlled by 32 muscles to help your cat identify the direction from which sound is travelling.
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    Text - EYE HEALTH MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS: Use blunt-nosed scissors to trim hair around eyes while removing any foreign objects and matted hair Cataracts Keratitis Conjunctivitis Glaucoma Use a cotton ball and saline solution to clean mucus Bulging eye Use a tearstain remover to clean stains around the eyes common in some breeds of cat -Retinal diseases Watery eyes - Protrusion of third eyelid Injuries and Irritation Staying up-to-date on your cat's vaccinations can help prevent eye problems from
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    Cat - MOUTH HEALTH MAINTENANCE Brush your cat's teeth regularly to prevent the onset of dental disease and to keep breath smelling fresh CONDITIONS: Feline Stomatitis -Soft tissue trauma Oral tumors Chew toys for cats can help increase the strength of teeth and can keep gums healthy Salivary Disorders - Gum Disease - Endodontic Disease Controlling your cat's diet can also help care for their teeth and gums -Cervical Line Lesions Trauma to Face and Jaw INTERESTING FACT: Cats' jaws can only move u
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    Text - BRAIN HEALTH MAINTENANCE Choose a food that's rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids to improve and maintain your cat's cognitive function CONDITIONS: Hepatic Ecephalopathy Neoplastic Disease Epilepsy Congenital Disorders -Trauma At night, keep a light near your cat's sleeping area to accommodate sleep-wake cycles and declining vision in aging cats - Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIP) Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Provide ample means of exercise for your cat to keep him healthy INTER
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    Cat - URINARY TRACT HEALTH MAINTENANCE Ensuring your cat stays hydrated can help prevent damage to the urinary tract CONDITIONS: Meals should be small and fed on a frequent basis as part of a regular feeding schedule Fresh, clean (and preferably running) water should be available at all times Feline Idiopathic Cystitis - Urinary Tract Infection Urethral Obstruction Cancer -Anatomical Defects Cats should be fed wet diets that are low in carbohydrates and high in animal protein INTERESTING FACT: F
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    Text - SKIN HEALTH MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS: Brush your cat's coat regularly while checking for parasites and bald patches Feline Acne -Infections Parasites Clean your cat with a shampo0 and conditioner that provides benefits to your cat's skin to keep it moist and healthy Allergies -Stud Tail -Skin Tumors Shedding and Hair Loss Dry, Flaky Skin and Irritation Ensure your cat's diet is properly formulated to maintain a healthy skin and coat INTERESTING FACT: Cats conserve heat by reducing the flow
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    Text - HEALTH MAINTENANCE PAWS Your cat's claws will require regular trimming and scratching, so trim those nails and have a scratching post or Surface readily available CONDITIONS: Injury Stings and Bites -Infection OKeep claws clean of dirt and debris and be sure to remove any thorns or other irritants that may be odged in your cat's paws Dry, Cracked Paws Some Cats have hairy feet that need trimming regularly INTERESTING FACT: Cats have glands between their paw pads that secrete oil to mark t
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    Nose - LUNG HEALTH MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS: OBronchodilators can be used to treat diseases of the lungs that make it difficult for your cat to breathe, such as asthma Asthma -Pneumonia -Tracheitis Cancer Blood work and x-rays are often needed to diagnose lung problems in cats Congestive Heart Failure -Accumulation of Lymphatic Fluid or Pus in Chest Cavity Coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, decreased activity levels, and increased breathing rate can all indicate signs of feline asthma INTER
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    Font - HEALTH MAINTENANCE LIVER Maintaining healthy liver function starts with a diet that delivers comprehensive nutrition CONDITIONS: Vitamins K, B12 and E are helpful in treating liver problems, as is SAME and L-carnitine -Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Toxoplasmosis - Feline Leukemia Special cat foods that are easier to digest are formulated for cats with liver problems -Diabetes -Hepatic Lipidosis Cholangiohepatitis Antibiotics, corticosteroids diuretics, and cytoprotective agents may also
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    Falukorv - KIDNEY CONDITIONS: Chronic Kidney Disease High Blood Pressure Cancer HEALTH MAINTENANCE Ensure your cat gets plenty of water by using a pet drinking fountain to encou rage regular drinking Polycystic Kidney Disease Feeding your cat a wet diet that is high in meat-based protein and low in phosphates can help prevent kidney disease INTERESTING FACT: Cat's kidneys are so efficient that cats can rehydrate by drinking seawater in cases where their diet provides an adequate caloric intake;
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