Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) says the top 10 claims filed by cat owners for treatment at veterinary clinics are:
· Urinary tract infections
· Stomach upsets
· Kidney failure
· Skin allergies
· Diabetes
· Respiratory infections
· Ear infections
· Tooth extractions
· Diarrhea and intestinal problems (Colitis)
· Hyperthyroidism.
The most common problem, urinary tract infections, are potentially serious in cats because stones can block the urethra and prevent urination. As urine builds in the bladder, the body reabsorbs elements that should have been excreted, such as potassium. When potassium level rise, the heart rhythm slows. Thus, cats with bladder problems can die of cardiac dysrhythmia.
Feeding canned or home-cooked foods and providing filtered water increases the amount of fluid in a cat’s body and helps keep urine moving. Cats that aren’t urinating at least twice a day should visit the veterinary clinic immediately. Cats that are urinating more often than normal—especially if they urinate in unusual places—should also visit the veterinary clinic.
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