20-Sep-2018 posted-by My Pet Desire
It is a general perception that kittens do not fall ill. It's only the adult cats that fall prey to disease and illness pertaining to their growing age. But this myth is not true. Kittens are also prone to illness and if given proper care can turn to become a serious issue. These health problems though few can seem to have a relatively higher impact on its health.
Listing here 5 common health problems which your kitten may contract and its diagnosis.
1.Fleas.
Just like canines, kittens are also prone to fleas infections. If your cat is commonly found playing in the grass and in mud, it can easily contract fleas infection. If your kitten shows these signs, it would clearly mean it is attacked by flea infection.
If your kitten is showing these common symptoms and if its left untreated it can lead to anemia to your kitten. It is advisable to get immediate treatment and prevent your kitten from serious ailments.
2.Vomiting
If your cat has been prone to vomiting and it is getting worse with time, it may indicate an alarm regarding its health. It is usually caused due to eating some poisonous food or inedible food like string, infection, diabetes or hairballs and often urinary tract infection.
If your kitten shows common symptoms of drooling, heaviness in abdomen, it may clearly lead to vomiting. If this vomiting continues persistently, it is recommended to take your kitten to the vet immediately as it can lead to dehydration. Also, carry a sample of its vomit in order to diagnose the real reason for vomiting.
3.Diarrhea
Diarrhea is often caused due to allergies, eating spoiled food, infection. It may also be caused or reason to cancer or liver infections. The symptoms include watery, loose or liquid stool and depending on the duration of when it is persistent one can diagnose the severity of the situation.
In order to treat your kitten, it is recommended to provide it with access to clean water as diarrhea often leads to dehydration. Also watch out to throw away your cat’s food if it's been left for more than 12 to 24 hours. If your kitten passes dark or bloody stools, showing symptoms of vomiting, lethargy and fever with loss of appetite it is better to immediately get it checked by vet.
4. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUT)
If your cat is overweight or unfit which usually feeds on dry food, it may be prone to Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Studies state, more than 3% of cats are found having contracted FLUT.
The common symptoms include
If your kitten shows these symptoms and finds difficult in urinating it is advisable to get it checked by vet immediately.
5.Eye Problems
If your kitten is showing symptoms like tear-stained fur, watery eyes, red or white eyelid linings, cloudiness, gunk in the corners of the eye. Squinting, pawing at the eye, or a visible third eyelid, it clearly indicates eye problems.
Eye problem in cat is often caused due to various reasons like cataract, conjunctivitis, trauma, glaucoma, viruses, retinal disease and inflammation. Unless the exact reason for eye problem is not known nothing much can be done for the treatment. It is advisable to get your kitten checked immediately by vet if it is showing signs of eye problem.
Your kitten may not be able to verbally state what trouble it is going through, but will surely show certain symptoms indicating the problem. It is necessary for you to understand these signals and take your cat for immediate vet check to prevent any major illness.
