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Reasons to Purchase Pet Health Insurance for Your Cat
Cats are funny creatures. One minute they
want to be petted and stroked, the next they are taking a
swipe at your hand and acting like you are public enemy
number one. Some people love the conundrum of pet cats and
other people hate them.
Love them or hate them they are a still a common pet and
have a whole host of potential health issues that will
require veterinary care and might have their owners
considering the pros and cons of pet health insurance.
When cat owners first bring their brand new kitten to the
vet they should have the kitten vaccinated for distemper.
Cat owners who have a cat that is entering into the golden
years of its life should know that kidney failure is the
most common problem senior cats have to deal with.
Hairballs are often the very first thing cat owners think
about when they stop to consider possible threats to their
cat’s health.
Hairballs are clumps of hair that can be
found in the cat’s digestive system. Cat owners can
purchase food additives that will help eliminate hairball.
In extreme cases the cat will have to undergo surgery to
have a hairball removed.
Just like their owners cats can develop urinary tract
infections. Cats who have a urinary tract infection
generally cry when they are using their litter box. If a
cat is suddenly “missing” the litter box and having
accidents around the house it could be a sign of a urinary
tract infection.
Treating the urinary tract infection
generally depends on the type of infection. After doing
tests to determine the origin of the infection vets will
normally put the cat on a round of antibiotics. If the
infection has spread to the kidneys or caused a blockage
immediate veterinary action is needed.
Cats kept indoors do not usually develop upper respiratory
problems. Cats that have a respiratory illness often
cough, sneeze, have runny noses, discharge from the eyes,
and are listless. Some cats will run a fever. Just like
humans cats that have an upper respiratory illness are
contagious and should be kept separate from other cats.
Cats with upper respiratory problems should
be encouraged to drink lots of fluids. If your cat
develops a fever take him to the veterinarian for a round
of antibiotics. High fevers, if left untreated, can lead
to brain damage and death.
Some cats are prone to getting abscesses. Abscesses are
wounds, sometimes small, that heal over, trapping
infection under the skin. As the pus gathers a bump will
appear on the cat’s skin. Cats with abscesses could be
taken to the veterinarian’s office to have the abscess
lanced (cut open), drained, and an antibiotic cream
applied.
Depending on the abscess veterinarians
might attach a tube to the animal to let the pus drain.
When the abscess has been drained, cleaned, and dressed
the veterinarian will probably prescribe a round of
antibiotics. Some cats that have abscesses will run a
fever.
Lots of pet cats develop diabetes. Many pet health
insurance plans will help offset the cost of vet bills.
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