Your cat is an integral part of your family and we know you love it more than anything else in the world, it's a fact that we believe. So it seems absurd to think that you could be the reason for her lower life expectancy. However, many of the actions that she does habitually and daily have particularly harmful effects on her health... Here are the things that are considered a serious threat to her life.
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Overfeeding your cat
Obesity is the number one killer of our feline friends. More and more of them live without physical stimulation, and most cats live in apartments, eat food all day but never throw it away. Moreover, cats who are overweight are more likely to develop diseases, such as heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, arthritis, or problems with Urinary Tract. Thus, overfeeding your cat is not a good thing.
smoking close by
Cats are also victims of secondhand smoke. In fact, when you smoke inside your home, the toxic substances in cigarette smoke remain in the air, and your poor cat can inhale these substances for several hours, which greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, cardiovascular disease or respiratory disease.
let her out
It has been proven that cats in the outside world live shorter lives than cats that live indoors. the reason? Many dangers await them abroad. In fact, they are at risk not only from being run over by a car, but also being poisoned by harmful plants, fighting with other cats, stealing, falling from a tree or building or contaminating them with serious diseases.
Forget about getting vaccinated
All cats, including those who live in apartments, must be vaccinated. In fact, viruses and bacteria are most transmitted by touching the soles of shoes or hands.
Many cat owners tend to forget or delay booster vaccinations. However, these vaccinations are the only way to continue to protect cats from many serious and life-threatening diseases. Without it, your sweet story with your pet might come to an end. In addition, it is also an opportunity to have a medical examination at a veterinarian.
Not sterilized
This topic still defines conflicting opinions, however, spaying both male and female cats is absolutely necessary if we want to guarantee them the best possible lifespan. In fact, cats can be victims of common and particularly dangerous conditions at any time, such as uterine infections or even breast or testicular tumors.
By spaying a cat, you can increase its life expectancy by several years. And the later the cat is sterilized, the more likely it is that it will have health problems in the reproductive system.
Sterilized against parasites
Disease in cats is not only caused by viruses and bacteria. Parasites can also cause serious harm to cats' health. Hence, it is highly recommended to treat cats against fleas and ticks once a month and throughout the year. Similarly, it is necessary to get rid of intestinal parasites every 3 months.
Take care of her teeth
Giving your cat's teeth special attention is critical. Poor dental health can not only cause tooth and gum decay, but also respiratory infections and even heart or kidney disease.
Ideally, you should brush your cat's teeth at least once a week. If brushing his teeth is virtually impossible, you should plan an annual dental cleaning at your vet.
Notice signs of stress
Stress can be the cause of many diseases. Especially since cats are particularly sensitive to any change in their environment. So even moving a piece of furniture or welcoming a new animal home can be very scary for your cat.
Stress can lead to behavioral problems, such as excessive licking, or health problems such as heart disease or a urinary tract infection.
stop motivating him
Cats need stimulation not only physically but also intellectually. However, it is not uncommon for cat owners to do everything to distract them but once they become adults, they give it up completely.
If you don't spend time playing with your cat every day, it's entirely possible that she will become depressed. In this case, be aware that the result is fatal, as it may leave the cat itself to starve..