Digestive problems Vomiting bland diet for vomiting cats Diarrhea bland diet for cats with diarrhea Common Health Problems Colds and sniffles Cats are susceptible to many respiratory viruses. Although some of these infections can become serious, most are not. If your kitten gets the sniffles, but continues to play vigorously and to eat and drink normally, treatment is unnecessary. If he acts sick or stops eating, or if you see a cloudy discharge from the eyes or nose, veterinary attention is needed. Never give cats aspirin, Tylenol or similar human medications.
Cats have sharp teeth, equally effective for catching prey or inflicting deep puncture wounds.
Their bite carries bacteria deep into the wound and the hole closes immediately, providing the bacteria an excellent place to grow and multiply. Under the hair, these bite wounds are almost invisible, so the first sign of trouble will probably be when you notice lameness, or pain and swelling. This means the wound has become infected. The next stage, development of an abscess, happens quickly. White blood cells, the body's natural defense against bacteria, move into the area and start killing bacteria.