HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR CAT IS HEALTHY?
To help keep them independent and wonderfully uncooperative, remember to check your C.A.T.S.
SIGNS OF A HEALTHY COAT
SHINY
CLEAR
LIGHT SHEDDING
CHECKING YOUR C.A.T.S.?
Watch your cat’s brush explain signs of a healthy coat.
“Cats are naturally glamorous animals. The condition of their coat is a great indicator of their health.”
— Angela Hughes, Global Science Advocacy Senior Manager at Mars Petcare
YOUR CAT’S COAT IS UNIQUE
Coats vary greatly (opens in new window) based on a cat’s breed and other factors. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Long haired breeds like Persians and Maine Coons may need a little assistance keeping their luxurious coats tangle-free, even when healthy.
For short haired cats, hair that is coarse, brittle, or dull may be an indicator of more serious changes in your cat’s health.
If your cat has little to no hair, watch for changes in skin color. Some change is normal, however, spots or rapid pigment changes are worth looking into.
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
DR. ANGELA HUGHES, GLOBAL SCIENCE ADVOCACY SENIOR MANAGER AT MARS PETCARE
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As a professional researcher and veterinary geneticist, Dr. Hughes has spent her career sharing her expertise on pet health. Her work has been featured in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, PLOS One, PLOS Genetics and Large Animal Internal Medicine.