Prevention comes first
Your cat's health depends both on a healthy lifestyle and on preventing the often invisible risks present in its environment. These dangers include infectious diseases, internal and external parasites, as well as everyday elements such as certain toxic houseplants.

 

As with humans, a cat can fall ill even if it benefits from a healthy environment and attentive care. Prevention therefore remains one of the essential pillars of veterinary medicine. In particular, this involves :

• 🍽️ A balanced diet

Adapted to the cat's age, state of health and lifestyle (indoor/outdoor, sterilised, active, etc.).

 

• 🧼 Good daily hygiene

Clean litter, regular brushing, appropriate anti-parasite treatment (fleas, ticks, worms, etc.).

 

• 🩺 Regular veterinary check-ups

Routine consultations, health check-ups and up-to-date vaccination boosters.

 

• 👀 Constant vigilance

Monitoring for unusual signs: fatigue, vomiting, loss of appetite, abnormal behaviour, etc.

 

Even when correctly vaccinated, a cat can develop certain diseases during its lifetime. Some of these, such as toxoplasmosis or certain parasites, also present a zoonotic risk, i.e. they can be transmitted to humans.
When should you seek medical advice?
It's important to remember that you should never administer treatment to an animal without veterinary advice. Some human medicines can be toxic or even fatal for cats.

While some risks are well known, others are easier to overlook. Yet all of them can have serious consequences for your pet's health.
If you notice any unusual symptoms (vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, loss of appetite, changes in behaviour, etc.), you should consult your vet without delay. Early diagnosis often means better treatment and fewer complications.