The Different Types Of Cat Diseases
Illnesses affect animals in the exact same way that they affect humans. Discomfort is never something tolerable and using whatever means at our disposal we eagerly anticipate the time when we feel well again. Any pet lover must know the importance of keeping their pet happy. And when it comes to animals kitten diseases can be a stressful inconvenience if you too are battling with illness. Featured in this article are a few kitten illnesses and how they can be detected.
Bacterial disease is a common type of illness to both humans and animals. When bacteria builds up in a kittens body it can easily trigger bacterial infections. If you feed the kitten food that is spoilt or when a kitten is injured bacterial diseases can very easily settle in their fragile bodies. Salmonella, TB, tetanus and feline anemia are typical bacterial diseases to watch out for.
Some kitten diseases are viral. Viral diseases are generally transmitted between kittens when there is an exchange of body fluid between them. So if there is a kitten sick with a viral infection in your neighborhood simple contact with it can get your kitten infected. Feline viral respiratory disease, feline distemper and feline infectious peritonitis are viral diseases known to be harmful to kittens. However, these are not the only ones.
Against popular belief a mosquito bite can bring about feline heartworm disease. Feline heartworm disease is spread from one kitten to the next when an infected kitten is bitten by a mosquito and that mosquito goes on to bite another kitten. Fortunately this fatal disease can be cured or prevented by specific heartworm medikittenion that is ideally suited for the illness your pet has.
Tick bites are also responsible for causing kitten diseases. Lyme disease is a specific type of disease that is passed from animal to animal, particularly from deer and dogs. So just like the mosquito transmits heartworm disease ticks work in a similar manner.
Cat Grooming Tips
Cat grooming can often be a challenge simply because most kittens don’t like it! Cats have a natural tendency to hate water so bathing can be problematic (if not downright painful for you!). Luckily most kittens actually keep their fur pretty clean so bathing isn’t something you will have to do too often.
Brushing your kitten can be a bit easier as many kittens simply love to be brushed. Using a metal bristle brush will make sure that you get all the stray hairs caught in your pets coat. Brushing can be done daily if your kitten will let you.
Dental care is another part of kitten grooming that can be challenging. Just like humans, kittens can build up tarter and bacteria on their teeth. Not only is this bad for their teeth and gums but it can have adverse affects on their overall health. Therefore, brushing their teeth daily is recommended. They have special poultry flavored toothpaste for this (you should never use human toothpaste) and kittens love it. But getting a toothbrush into their mouth is a different matter! It’s best to start slowly and get youir kitten used to you putting something on his teeth first.
When it comes to kitten grooming, it’s best to start young. If you can get your kitten used to things like clipping his nails and brushing his teeth when he is a kitten it will be all that much easier for both of you!