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Complete Domestic House Cat Encyclopedia

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Domestic House Cat Health

Daily health care for your domestic house cat includes providing fresh food and water, keeping the litter box clean, grooming the fur, providing love,  and both physical and mental stimulation. Cats are true carnivores and need a diet high in protein, along with some animal fat. While most cats eat only what they need it is important not to let your domestic house cat get overweight. Obesity can cause the onset of various health problems and you risk shortening the life of your cat. An average domestic house cat should weigh between 8-9 pounds and you should be able to feel its ribs but not see them.

Domestic house cats need regular visits to the vet to keep them healthy. You will want to set up a de-worming program to keep internal parasites from causing problems or even death. Cats that go outside or are around other animals will need some type of flea program too. If your domestic house cats stays inside you may need to have its nails clipped regularly. Your vet can show you the proper way to trim the nails. No one knows your domestic house cat better than you, so look for changes in your cat's behavior. Signs of  serious illness in  your cat include: constipation, diarrhea, lethargy or changes in their vital signs. Continue on for domestic house cat diseases. ---->