Katzengesundheit: Wissenswertes im KATTOVIT Blog

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Gestreifte Katze putzt sich das Fell mit der Zunge.

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Does your cat groom itself more often and more intensively than usual? Excessive grooming can indicate health problems. Find out here what illnesses or complaints are behind it and how you can help your cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Weißes Kätzchen mit blauen Augen und kahlen Stellen sitzt auf dunklem Stoff.

Symptome

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Bald spots: When the cat suffers from hair loss

Do you notice bald patches in your cat's fur? Such patches can indicate a variety of problems, from stress and parasites to allergies and serious illnesses. Find out how hair loss occurs, how you can help your cat and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Das Gesicht einer Katze in Nahaufnahme. Die Katze hat große, grüne Augen und eine feuchte, rosa Nase mit einigen schwarzen Flecken darauf.

Symptome

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Cat has a wet nose: What does that mean?

A slightly moist nose is normal in healthy cats and is no cause for concern. However, if there are changes in the consistency, color or amount of nasal secretions, this can indicate health problems. Find out here when a moist nose can indicate an illness and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Gestromte Katze mit geöffnetem Maul, menschliche Hand zeigt Zähne und Rachen sanft.

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Cat has inflammation in the mouth

Inflammation in your cat's mouth can be painful and indicate serious illnesses. Watch for symptoms and treat the inflammation promptly to avoid serious consequences. Learn more about causes and treatment options here.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Eine orangefarbene Katze schaut aus einer weißen Katzentoilette heraus. Die Toilette steht auf einem Holzboden vor einer hellblauen Wand.

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Your cat urinates a lot? This is what is behind it

If your cat suddenly starts urinating a lot, there could be a number of reasons for this. Although it is annoying, such mishaps are often not intentional. Find out here what increased urination can mean and when you should be concerned.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Eine Katze mit dem Maul weit geöffnet, als würde sie gähnen oder miauen.

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Cat's mouth stinks

Unpleasant bad breath in your cat can indicate various problems, from harmless to serious illnesses. Find out here when you should pay attention to bad breath, what the causes could be and how you can prevent bad breath and possible secondary illnesses.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Grau-weiße Katze verlässt weiße Katzentoilette auf hellem Holzboden vor weißer Wand.

Symptome

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Frequent bowel movements in cats

Frequent bowel movements in cats can provide important information about their health. Find out here what frequent defecation can mean and how you can draw conclusions about your cat's well-being by observing the stool.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Eine schwarze Katze mit gelben Augen, die in die Kamera blickt. Neben ihr steht ein Metallnapf auf einem Holzboden.

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Loss of appetite in cats

If your cat refuses to eat, there can be many reasons for this, from illness to external influences. Find out here what reasons can be responsible for a loss of appetite, how you can help your cat yourself and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Eine Hand hält eine große Menge weißer Katzenhaare, die wie ein Fellknäuel aussehen. Daneben sitzt eine weiße Katze, die die Hand mit dem Haarballen anschaut.

Gesundheitsvorsorge

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Hairballs in cats

Hairballs are normal for cats because they swallow hair when grooming, which they then vomit or excrete in their feces. However, excessive hairballs can cause health problems. Find out how hairballs form, what risks they pose and how you can avoid complications.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Grau getigerte, langhaarige Katze wird gestreichelt und wirkt fiebrig.

Your cat's health is its most important asset - but unfortunately there are many illnesses and symptoms that can make life difficult for your pet. As experts in health-promoting diet food based on the latest veterinary research, it is our aim to enable every cat to live as long and healthy a life as possible.

Our guides on cat diseases will help you: Find out which pathogens and parasites there are, which symptoms you should look out for, how you can prevent infection with cat diseases and how you can help your furry friend quickly and effectively if the worst happens.

Diseases : From kidney failure to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) to feline AIDS - pathogens and diseases that are dangerous to health do not spare furry friends. We inform you about common cat diseases in outdoor cats and house cats, give tips on how to avoid infection and how to treat them correctly.
Symptoms : Sometimes cats show unusual symptoms without it being clear whether they are actually ill. For example, constant grooming can indicate a parasite infestation, a frequent urge to urinate can indicate an overactive thyroid and a wet nose can indicate the dangerous cat flu. In our articles on typical symptoms, we explain the possible causes, consequences and treatment options.
Prevention : To prevent infection with a pathogen or the development of a cat disease, it is important to take preventive measures in good time and to promote your cat's health. Our guides provide helpful tips on this - for example, how to prevent hairballs from forming in your furry friend and how to recognize whether your cat is suffering.