When we decide to acquire or adopt a cat we have to be aware that this animal will require a series of care throughout its life, care that we, being responsible for it, have to give it.
It is often thought that just by giving him water, food and a roof to live under, he already has everything, but this is not the case. Being a living being, it is to be expected that it will fall ill from time to time throughout its life, just like humans. Therefore, I am going to tell you why it is important to take the cat to the vet.
The cat does not have seven lives
Even today it is believed that the cat is practically immortal, that it can jump from immense heights without anything happening to it, or that it can lead a healthy life by eating anything. The reality is very different: If a furry dog falls from a height of ten meters, it will fracture its legs at least, and if it catches cold or does not receive the care it deserves, any virus will enter its body making it sick.
Both outside and inside the house there are a series of microorganisms that can put the health of our friend at risk, such as the virus of the leukemia or panleukopenia, two of the most dangerous diseases you can have. If we decide to increase the family with one, we must be aware of this and take him to the vet whenever he needs it. In this article We tell you what are the most common diseases you can have.
When should you take it to the vet?
The cat has to be taken to the professional when:
- has to be vaccinated. The vaccination schedule It begins at about two months, which is when he begins to lose the immunity that his mother gave him thanks to colostrum (first milk).
- this sickman, that is, that you have lost your appetite and / or weight, that you look listless or sad, or if you have any other symptoms that make us suspect that you are not feeling well.
- has been poisoned. Whether it has been an oversight or if someone has tried to end their life, we must go immediately to the vet.
- is going to be neutered or spayed. To avoid unwanted litters, it is important that be castrated or sterilized from five months (if it is female) or from six to seven (if it is male).
Thus, the cat can live an average of 15 years by our side.