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Pixabay.comThe Cymric cat must be brushed regularly and its litter box cleaned at definite time intervals. The animal's ears, skin, and teeth should be checked for any infection. You must feed the animal food appropriate to its age. The food must be of premium quality. The water provided must be clean and fresh. You should play regularly with your Cymric cat to keep it physically and mentally fit. You can teach it tricks. Do not forget to take the cat to the vet once every year or more for standard routine check-ups.
Vaccinations and shotsTake your Cymric cat to the veterinarian if you have any doubts about its health. The veterinarian can offer you proper advice concerning its particular health, grooming, and nutritional requirements. Ensure the animal is kept in tandem with the latest shots and vaccinations. All parasite treatments must be done. Brush the cat every three days. You have to do it frequently thanks to the feline's long and double coat. Take a wire-slicker brush to comb the hair. Use any comb which has both narrow and wide teeth to brush the undercoat. Take care to brush the full body, including abdomen, neck, and legs. Brush it more frequently during shedding seasons. Do it every alternate day.Do watch out for any skin problems. Take care to notice this aspect while brushing the cat. Put your hand over the fur of the cat and feel for swelling, bumps, and lumps. Look out for any skin discoloration. Skin problems in the Cymric cat are usually accompanied by constant licking, scratching, or chewing of the skin. This is more apparent around the head and the neck.
Skin and teethThe list of signs for a multitude of skin problems includes scabs, scaly patches, or rashes on the face and the paws. The skin could be red or inflamed or dry and flakey. The cat could suffer a loss of hair and they could be bald patches. Hairballs are a common occurrence. Pus or blood could be observed. Do check the Cymric's ears every week for any infection, wax, or debris. The ear's outer area must be checked for any bald spots. The inner surface should ideally be clean and light pink. Verify the health of the inner ear by folding it back to peer into the ear canal. Any inner ear which is healthy will have a good pink color and minimal ear wax. There will be zero odor or debris.Do check its gums and teeth. You can do this by pushing back the lips via a gentle motion while the cat faces you. Any healthy teeth will appear intact and clean. Healthy gums will appear pink and firm.