Health Problems In Cats健康问题的猫

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It may come as a surprise, if you're a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend.这可能是一个意外，如果你是一个新的猫主人，许多健康问题可能会降临你的猫的朋友。 Some problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary.有些问题是很容易预防的，而另一些遗传性。

Hairballs

Hairballs are among the most common of cat health problems. Hairballs是最常见的猫的健康问题。 Cats groom themselves almost constantly, and swallow the loose hair that comes off their tongues.猫新郎自己几乎不断，并吞下松散的头发来了舌头。 Occasionally, the hair gathers into a ball and lodges in the cat's digestive tract instead of passing on through the body.有时，头发收集成一个球，旅馆在猫的消化道而不是转嫁到身体的其他部位。 If your cat starts coughing and hacking, he probably has a hairball.如果您的猫开始咳嗽和黑客攻击，他可能有一个hairball 。 While the end product is unpleasant for the owner, most cats don't have a problem dislodging hairballs.虽然最终产品是不愉快的主人，大多数猫没有问题脱离hairballs 。

However, hairballs can occasionally pass into a cat's intestines and cause a blockage.然而，偶尔hairballs可以进入猫的肠道，造成淤塞。 This can be a life-threatening problem.这可能是一种威胁生命的问题。 There are a few signs to look for to see if your cat's hairball is dangerous.有几个迹象寻找，看看您的猫hairball是很危险的。 If your cat is constipated, off his feed, or is lethargic with a dull coat, then he could have a serious blockage.如果您的猫是便秘，脱下饲料，或昏昏欲睡的沉闷大衣，那么他有可能严重淤塞。 A vet exam is definitely in order.兽医考试是为了肯定。

To prevent hairballs, groom your cat frequently to remove loose hair.为了防止hairballs ，新郎的猫经常删除松散的头发。 In addition, feed your cat food that helps control hairballs.此外，猫饲料的食物，有助于控制hairballs 。

Worms百战天虫

For many cats, worms are a recurring problem.对于许多猫科动物，蠕虫是一个反复出现的问题。 Roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms most commonly infect cats.蛔虫， tapeworms ，并钩虫感染最常见的猫科动物。 Cats can occasionally develop heartworms, as well.猫有时会发展heartworms ，以及。 If your cat seems unable to gain weight, is infested with fleas, or has white specks that look like grains of rice in his stools, take him to the veterinarian for worm testing.如果您的猫似乎无法体重增加，是布满跳蚤，或有白色斑点，其形状就像水稻籽粒在他的凳子，带他到兽医的蠕虫病毒测试。

Worms are easily cured with a few doses of medication, but if left untreated, they can be fatal.蠕虫病毒很容易治愈，少数剂量的药物，但如果不及时治疗，他们可能是致命的。

Urinary Tract Infections泌尿道感染

Urinary tract infections are another common health problem in cats.泌尿道感染是另一种常见的健康问题，猫。 This infection is particularly common in unneutered male cats, although female cats can also develop this problem.这种感染是特别常见的男性绝育猫，虽然猫的女性也可以发展这个问题。 If your cat suddenly stops using the litter box, a urinary tract infection is suspect.如果您的猫突然停止使用的垃圾盒，尿路感染是令人怀疑的。 If your cat's urine smells strong, again a urinary tract infection may be the cause.如果您的猫的尿液气味强劲，再次尿路感染的可能原因。 These infections need to be treated by a veterinarian.这些疾病需要治疗的一名兽医。 Ask about cat foods that reduce the likelihood of another infection.询问有关猫的食物，减少的可能性另一感染。

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)猫传染性腹膜炎（国际制药联合会）

FIP is caused by a mutation of the corona virus.国际制药联合会是由变异的冠状病毒。 According to some experts, cats living in multi-cat environments tend to test positive for enteric corona virus.据一些专家认为，猫科动物生活在多猫环境往往测试呈阳性，肠道冠状病毒。 Cats can live with that virus remaining quietly in the intestines with no sign of disease for their entire lifetime.猫可以活病毒与其余悄悄地在肠道与没有迹象显示疾病的整个一生。 In other cases, probably a genetic pre-disposition, the virus mutates into FIP.在其他情况下，可能是遗传预先处置，禽流感国际制药联合会。

Once a cat has contracted FIP, it will display symptoms of a mild upper respiratory infection: sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal discharge.一旦猫国际制药联合会签订了合同，它会显示症状轻微上呼吸道感染：打喷嚏，流泪，以及鼻分泌物。 It may also have diarrhea, weight loss and lethargy.它也可能有腹泻，体重减轻和昏睡。 Most cats fully recover from this primary infection, although some may become virus carriers.大多数猫完全恢复从这个原发性感染，但也有一些可能成为病毒携带者。 A small percentage of exposed cats develop lethal FIP weeks or even years after the primary infection.有一小部分暴露致命猫开发国际制药联合会几周甚至多年后的首要感染。

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus猫免疫缺陷病毒

FIV, or cat AIDS, is not always fatal. FIV ，或猫艾滋病，并不总是致命的。 FIV decreases the ability of the cat's immune system to fight infections. FIV跌幅的能力猫的免疫系统来治疗感染。 Cats with FIV may remain free of symptoms for years.猫FIV可能仍然免费的症状多年。 It is when the cat contracts other illnesses in the chronic stage of FIV infection that FIV is first suspected.这是当猫合同其他疾病的慢性期的FIV感染FIV首先是怀疑。 This long list of illnesses includes oral-cavity infections, upper-respiratory infections, weight loss, ear infections, kidney disease, and many others.这一长串的疾病包括口腔，鼻腔感染，上呼吸道感染，体重减轻，耳部感染，肾脏病，以及其他许多人。 Although there is, as yet, no vaccine, all cats should be tested for the virus.虽然目前尚未有任何疫苗，所有的猫科动物应测试的病毒。 The virus is transmitted through saliva, usually when a cat is bitten in a cat fight.该病毒是通过唾液传染，通常当一只猫咬伤是在猫斗争。

Feline Leukemia Virus猫白血病病毒

FLV was, until recently, the most common fatal disease of cats.视频是，直到最近，最常见的致命性疾病的猫。 But with a vaccine now available, the number of cases is dwindling.但是，现在的疫苗可用，案件的数量正在减少。 Although the name leukemia means cancer of the white blood cells, this is only 1 of the many diseases associated with this virus, such as other types of cancer, anemia, arthritis and respiratory infections.虽然名称是指癌症白血病的白血细胞，这是只有1的许多疾病与此相关的病毒，如其他类型的癌症，贫血，关节炎和呼吸道感染。 FLV is preventable if the cat is immunized before being exposed to the virus.视频是可以预防的，如果猫免疫接种前受到该病毒。 Although the disease is not always immediately fatal, cats with FLV rarely have a long life expectancy.虽然这种疾病并不总是立即致命的，猫视频很少有一个长期的预期寿命。 NEVER bring other cats into your household when you have a cat with FLV.永远不会带来其他猫到您的家庭当你有一只猫与视频。

Lyme Disease莱姆病

If your cat spends time outdoors, you should check him regularly for ticks.如果您的猫花时间在室外，你应该定期检查他的跳动。 If you find a tick on your cat's body and he has been lethargic and acts as if he is in pain, ask your vet to test for Lyme Disease.如果您发现剔您的猫的尸体和他一直昏睡，并作为如果他是在痛苦，请询问您的兽医来测试莱姆病。 This disease is transmitted to people and animals by deer ticks.这种疾病传染给人类和动物的鹿蜱。

Some cats may show subtle symptoms while others may show none -- symptoms are hard to recognize and often may be confused with other illnesses or old age.有些猫会出现微妙的症状，而其他可能会显示没有-症状是很难认识到，往往会混淆与其他疾病或年老。 Be observant of your pet's behavior.应观察力的宠物的行为。 It is the only way to know if your pet has contracted Lyme disease if no tick was found.这是唯一途径知道你的宠物签订了合同莱姆病如果没有剔被发现。 Some symptoms of Feline Lyme Disease include:一些症状的猫莱姆病包括：

(a) lethargy, （一）嗜睡，
(b) reluctance to jump or climb stairs, （二）不愿意跳跃或爬楼梯，
(c) limping, or reluctance to put weight on a paw, （三）举步维艰，或不愿把重量就足，
(d) loss of appetite. （四）食欲不振。

The key to dealing with Feline Lyme Disease is prevention and early diagnosis and treatment.关键处理猫莱姆病的预防和早期诊断和治疗。 You should reduce the tick population around your home with simple landscape changes and spraying.您应该减少人口约剔您的家庭简单的景观变化和喷洒。

Good Health Care良好的保健

Taking your cat for a regular check-up with the vet, and keeping all vaccinations on schedule will help assure your cat a long and healthy life.以你的猫的定期检查与审核，并保留所有疫苗接种计划将有助于保证你的猫健康长寿。 Prevention is the first line of defense for most feline illnesses.预防是第一道防线的最猫的疾病。

Many owners keep their cats indoors to protect them from cars, from cat fights which may expose them to deadly viruses, from ticks, and other hazards.许多业主保持室内猫保护他们免受汽车，从猫打架这可能使他们致命的病毒，从虱子，和其他危害。

Outdoor cats will enjoy greater freedom, but require a watchful eye, loving attention to their health status, and regular visits to the veterinarian.室外猫也能享受更多的自由，但需要警惕的眼睛，热爱注意自己的健康状况，并定期查访兽医。

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