The cat’s endurance is very strong. In order not to let the enemy relax their vigilance, the cat will force itself to look good, so when When the owner finds out that the cat is sick, it is often the time when the disease is very serious.
Some owners may suddenly find out one day: the cat’s appetite seems to be getting worse and worse; the cat’s weight has dropped a lot without knowing it; the cat has been vomiting and diarrhea frequently recently; the cat is playing games It seems that there is not as much time as before; the cat seems to be sleeping a lot lately…
And these symptoms you suddenly find may be the result of the cat’s long-term suffering from pain, so it is particularly important to check the cat regularly .
1. How often do cats have a physical examination?
ISFM International Association for Feline Diseases recommends that the frequency of physical examinations for cats should follow the following rules:
0-6 months old: It is recommended to have a physical examination every 1-2 months;
7 months-8 years old: at least half a year for a physical examination;
3-10 years old: a physical examination once a year is recommended;
cats older than 11 years old : It is recommended to have a physical examination at least once every six months.
2. Routine cat physical examination items
Newly brought home puppies Cats should undergo the following routine physical examinations:
1. Ear canal examination: Check whether the cat’s ear canal is clean and whether there are ear mites.
2. Whole body skin examination: to determine whether the cat has external parasitic infection and skin disease.
3. Check the eyes, nose, mouth, and anus to see if there is secretions in the eyes and nose, whether there are ulcers in the mouth, and whether the anus is clean.
4. Infectious disease inspection: determine whether the cat carries feline distemper and coronavirus.
The physical examination items of adult cats are mostly determined according to individual differences. General routine physical examination recommends blood routine, fecal examination, urine examination, biochemical examination, etc., at the same time, it can be combined with abdominal B-ultrasound and chest X-ray examination. If your cat has some underlying medical conditions, such as urinary tract problems, routine urine and kidney B-ultrasounds are very important.
Physical examinations can help us detect cat’s physical lesions as early as possible, and scientific feeding methods are an important means to reduce cat diseases. Usually, cat food is recommended, and some essential fatty acids, lecithin and other health products can be supplemented occasionally. Finally, the cat has a high probability of suffering from urinary system diseases. It is recommended that the owner ensure the cat’s daily water intake. If the cat has symptoms such as frequent urination and blood in the urine, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid aggravation of symptoms.
