People can tell when they are sick, but how can we identify when a cat is sick? If it is not discovered for a long time, it will be bad if the condition is delayed. Don’t worry, let me lend you a pair of eyes to see whether the cat is sick at a glance!

1. Cats are in low spirits when they are sick

When you get home, you find that your beloved cat does not welcome you happily, but hides in the nest alone; when you take out its favorite toy, it does not pounce on you excitedly; when you come When you go to it and call it gently, it doesn't respond at all. The cat's lack of energy is telling you that it is sick. Lack of energy in cats is a precursor to many diseases. When a cat appears to be slow in movement and unresponsive, you must pay attention to the cat’s other reactions.

2. When cats are sick, their noses are dry and hot

A healthy cat’s nose is moist and cool. It is normal for the cat’s nose to be dry when sleeping and just waking up. A dry nose in a cat is a sign of illness. If the cat’s nose is dry and accompanied by symptoms of shortness of breath, measure the cat’s temperature immediately.

3. Cats showing loss of appetite when sick

When a cat suddenly experiences a loss of appetite or a sudden increase in food intake, it indicates that there is an abnormality in the cat's body, such as hairball disease, diabetes, etc.

4. Cats show respiratory abnormalities when they are sick

If a cat has respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing, it may be a problem with the cat’s nasal bronchus or a cold.

5. Cats show vomiting when they are sick

Vomiting is also one of the important manifestations of cat illness. Owners should pay attention to observation. If the cat's spirit and appetite appear normal after vomiting, the problem should not be serious. If vomiting continues, you need to eat and drink, and feed lactase enzyme. If the vomiting symptoms disappear and return to normal after fasting and taking medicine, gastroenteritis should be caused by accidental ingestion. If the vomiting continues and worsens, seek medical attention immediately.

6. Cats drool when they are sick

When a cat has symptoms of drooling, you should pay attention to the cat’s mouth. The causes of drooling in cats include foreign body obstruction, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.

7. Cats show lameness when they are sick

When a cat is unable to touch the ground or stumbles with its limbs, it may be caused by foreign body injury, ligament strain or fracture.

8. Cat’s symptoms of illnessExposed third eyelid

When a cat is sleeping, if you open its eyelids, you can see a white film attached to the eyeballs. This membrane is called the third eyelid. When a cat has a fever or is seriously weak, the third eyelid will be exposed.

9. Cats are sick and show constipation, diarrhea, and abnormal stool

When cats have constipation, diarrhea, or abnormal stools, they can be observed at home first. Anti-inflammatory or antidiarrheal drugs can be taken. If there is no relief or aggravation, they need to go to the hospital for basic examinations such as parasites, blood routine, and viruses to confirm the diagnosis, and then treat them symptomatically. .

10. When cats are sick, they show urinary occlusion, frequent urination, and urinary incontinence

Once a cat, especially a male cat, has a problem with its urinary system, parents must pay attention. Once a cat holds urine for too long, it can easily cause azotemia or even renal failure and uremia, with serious consequences. Cat urinary tract diseases must be treated in time. If Delaying the disease will pose a great threat to the life of the cat.