10Water Consumption Is Extremely Important!
9Cats Do Need to Exercise
Keeping your kitty lean and in good shape and health is another contributing factor to giving your cat a long and healthy life. Overweight kitties are more prone to a number of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, skin disease, respiratory disease.
8Groom Your Kitty On A Regular Basis
Though cats naturally groom themselves for literally hours each day, indoor cats especially may end up with extra hair that then shows up in hairballs. Regular grooming will definitely cut down on excess hair both in your house and in your cat’s stomach.
7Note Any Behavioral Changes In Your Cat
Cats are certainly creatures of habit, and even a tiny change in behavior could indicate a potentially life-threatening health issue.
6Be Sure All of Your Cat’s Vaccinations Are Up-to-Date
One sure-fire way of increasing the life expectancy of your fur-baby is to make sure that your pet has all of the required vaccinations.
5Do Your Best To Keep Your Cat’s Teeth Clean
4Be Aware Of Too Much Weight Loss
On the flip-side, weight loss may also be a symptom of a serious health condition.
3Do Not Allow Your Cat to Become Obese!
Although you may love to feed your pet with the best of food very often to show him your love, you may also want to think twice before over-feeding them. An obese cat is much more prone to such diseases as diabetes, arthritis and cardiac arrest, which eventually shortens their life expectancy. You may also play with your pet whenever you can so that it burns out the excess calories.
2Keep Your Kitty Indoors
1Regular Veterinary Visits Are A Must!
Minimize the amount of carbs one is feeding a cat. Cats were made to eat meats and proteins, not grains.