Dangers of having an outdoor cat

If you are raising an outdoor cat, then you should be aware of the inherent dangers.  Outdoor cats have a lifespan half that of an indoor cat.  Contributing dangers include infections, traumas, and parasites.  Depending on your location, your cat will be at risk of very different diseases from those in other areas.  Your veterinarian will recommend vaccinations to protect your cat from those it may be exposed to.  Having your cat examined at least twice per year can help extend your cats life.

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Dangers of having an outdoor cat

If you are raising an outdoor cat, then you should be aware of the inherent dangers.  Outdoor cats have a lifespan half that of an indoor cat.  Contributing dangers include infections, traumas, and parasites.  Depending on your location, your cat will be at risk of very different diseases from those in other areas.  Your veterinarian will recommend vaccinations to protect your cat from those it may be exposed to.  Having your cat examined at least twice per year can help extend your cats life.

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The dangers of your medication to your pet.

About 75,000 calls come into the Pet Poison Hotline each year because of a pet swallowing a human medication – Some are only dangerous in large quantities or with chronic ingestion, while others can be fatal in very small dosages.  Cholesterol lowering drugs and thyroid medications don’t normally cause major damage in accidental dosing.  Some very dangerous drugs include beta-blockers, pain killers, and ADHD medications, which can be fatal in small doses.

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