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You can easily maintain the health of your cat at home. Before going to see a veterinarian, check your cat's health with a mini-physical exam. Several steps are involved in giving your cat a mini-physical. Some of the most important are: Put your hands on your pet. Grooming provides you with an excellent opportunity to examine your cat. When you do, check the following for scars, fleas, rashes, and other potential problems: Feet Mouth Tail All other body parts. Report any painful spots or abnormalities to your veterinarian. Check the ears. Your cat's ears should be clean and odor free. The problems to watch for are: wax buildup foul smelling discharge brown, dirty flakes. Never insert anything into the ear canal to clean the ear. Always use a cotton ball or swab and call your veterinarian if you notice any hazards. Examine the eyes. They should be clear with little to no discharge. Tear overflow, especially in Persians, can stain the face. Accumulation of mucus in the corner of the eyes can be gently cleaned away with a cotton ball moistened with warm water or weak saline solution. Persistent tearing or discharge requires veterinary care. Smell your cat's breath and examine his teeth. The following are warning signs of health problems: strong odor plaque buildup broken teeth. To remove plaque use a damp piece of gauze wrapped around your finger, a soft toothbrush, or finger-brush especially designed for cats. Your cat may be more positively responsive to having its teeth brushed if you use a toothpaste specially formulated for cats. Once plaque hardens into tartar it will require removal by your veterinarian. Check your longhaired cat for a clean under-tail area. Keep this area clipped short. Matted hair can restrict defecation and cause skin problems. Skin that is in constant contact with urine, due to matting, is prone to irritation and infection. Trim the claws and check for redness and swelling. To trim your cat's claws, do the following: Press the paw gently to expose the claw. Cut only the tip. Do not cut the pink area, or quick, since this can cause pain and bleeding. If you are unsure about the procedure, ask your cat's veterinarian show you by example.

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