Purina Cat Chow: Cat Care Center: Physical: Examining Your Cat

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Subjects in this section include: the different stages of cat growth, feline dental care, spaying and neutering, vet visits, physical changes in aging cats, and more.

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Vet, naturalist, and passionate advocate for pet adoption Specialty: Physical

Topic: Examining Your Cat

Examining the Ears, Eyes, Nose and Mouth

Examining the Skin Coat and Weight

I was curious to know if a toxic spider - such as a black widow or any such kind - ever bit my cat, would my cat get sick and die, or just get really sick? If he did get bitten, would we be able to tell? Are there any positive signs he got bitten by a spider?

How can I tell if my cat is running a fever?

If my cat has a dry nose, does that mean he is sick? If my cat has a warm wet nose, does it mean that he’s healthy?

How can you tell if a cat has something in its throat?

If your cat kills a mouse who may have a disease, how would you know if your cat was affected?

Where do I find a pulse rate on a cat?

It’s hot in the summer, and my cat is an outdoor/indoor cat, and she loves this weather, but she disappears for hours at a time, or even for the entire day. Is there any way to check for dehydration? How often do cats need to drink to stay hydrated? Should dehydration be a big concern on a regular basis?

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	Mentor Steffen Runquist shares her years of experience in this video series

We've all seen pictures of kittens playing with a ball of yarn or a string. While most cats do enjoy chasing a string, strings should never be left with your cat unattended. They can be ingested, becoming lodged in the intestines, causing an intestinal obstruction.

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