By being aware of how your cat is feeling and what it is doing, will help you to ensure that its health remains at its optimum level.
There are various different signs that can tell you when your cat is not feeling at its best or when you might need to take it to the vet for a check up.
For instance, if you find that your cat is vomiting, it is not necessarily a problem unless it appears to be apathetic and low on energy.
Cats will eat grass to induce vomiting, often to eliminate hair that they've ingested while grooming themselves.
If this is happening consistently then you might need to spend a little more time grooming your cat to remove the excess hair and stop them from swallowing it when they lick themselves.
Cold food can also cause your cat to vomit and it is not a good idea to take the cat food directly from the refrigerator and feed it to your pet.
Heat the food in a microwave for a few seconds before placing it on the cat's plate and you might find that your cat has a lot less problems with their food.
If you find that your cat is scratching itself quite a lot then this can be a sign that they may need additional grooming to remove fleas or ticks.
You can often see flea dirt in the fur and even if you can't find the fleas when grooming this is a sign that they are there and need to be eliminated.
There are various different treatments available for fleas, from pills to powders, and even collars that can be worn around their neck.
You need to be careful when putting a collar on a cat as they like to climb and the collars can get caught in branches and other things that could result in dire and life threatening circumstances.
Some of the flea treatments available in the market place today may also make your cat feel unwell for a day or two afterwards so look out for any signs or symptoms and use an alternative treatment the next time if you feel that it has been upsetting your cat.
Being aware of your cats needs is in your, and your cats, best interest.
