Keeping Your Cat Healthy
Fleas & Flea Treatments
It is important to treat cats for fleas; even cats living in the cleanest houses can have fleas! A cat can become allergic to fleas, making it scratch and over-groom, and causing damage to the fur and skin. There are many effective treatments available. Your vet can advise you on the best product to use. Use flea treatment all year round. For more information, click here.
Worming & When To Do It
Cats may be affected by 2 sorts of worms - roundworms and tapeworms. A heavy worm burden can cause gastro-enteritis in cats. There are many wormers available. Cats should be wormed against roundworms according to the instructions of the specific wormer - they all vary!
Vaccinations Against Viruses
Several viral infections can affect cats some of which can cause serious illness and may even be fatal. Cats can be vaccinated against some viruses. Kittens receive antibodies in the colostrum, which will protect the kitten from infection. This protection lasts about 12 weeks.
Thereafter, it is important to have the kitten vaccinated so that the animal can mount its own immune response. Cats can be vaccinated against several diseases - feline enteritis (panleucopenia), cat flu, feline leukaemia, chlamydiosis, and rabies. Your vet will advise you on the best vaccination protocol for your cat. See also our Vaccinations page
Feeding & Teeth Problems
Cats can have dental plaque, which can lead to teeth problems and gingivitis. It is recommended that cats are fed a biscuit diet or are given raw or half-cooked meat once twice weekly.
