A must-read for cat lovers | 10 major symptoms of cat illness

Dec 16,2023
6Min

Cats are arrogant and indifferent by nature, not as enthusiastic and outgoing as dogs. Many times when a cat is sick, the owner does not pay much attention to it, causing the illness to become serious later. Below we have compiled some of the top 10 symptoms of cat illness. If these 10 symptoms occur again, owners should start paying attention. (For reference only)

Symptom 1: Lack of energy

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 it excitedly; when you come to The cat's side calls it softly, but 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 is slow in movement, introverted, and unresponsive, you must pay attention to observe its other reactions to judge its condition.

Symptom 2: Dry and hot nose

The nose of a healthy cat is moist and cold, except when the cat is sleeping and just waking up. If the cat's nose is dry, it means the cat is not feeling well. If the cat's nose is dry and hot, you should measure the cat's temperature immediately. The cat is likely to have a fever.

Symptom 3: Loss of appetite

When a cat suddenly suffers from a loss of appetite or a sudden increase in food intake, it indicates that there is an abnormality in the cat's body. The milder disease is hair ball disease, and the more serious disease is diabetes (a sudden increase in food intake but weight loss).

Symptom 4: Abnormal respiratory tract

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

Symptom 5: Vomiting

Vomiting is also one of the important manifestations of cat illness. Owners should pay attention to observation. If the cat's spirit and appetite are normal after vomiting, it is usually just vomiting hair balls, so don't worry about it. If vomiting continues, it is necessary to fast for 24 hours without food and water, and feed lactase. born. If the vomiting symptoms disappear and return to normal after fasting and taking medicine, it should be minor gastroenteritis caused by accidental ingestion, and there is no need to seek medical treatment. If the vomiting continues and worsens, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptom 6: Drooling

When a cat has symptoms of drooling, pay attention to the cat’s mouth. The causes of drooling include ingestion of foreign objects (such as chicken bones, needles and other sharp objects), oral ulceration, etc. In severe cases, it may be feline leukemia.

SymptomsSymptom 7: Lame

When a cat is unable to touch the ground with its limbs or is limping, it may be a puncture on its foot in a minor case, or a fracture in a serious case.

Symptom 8: The third eyelid is exposed

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

Symptom 9: Constipation, diarrhea, abnormal stool

When a cat has constipation or diarrhea, it can be observed at home first. Constipation can be fed with edible oil. If constipation lasts for more than 3 days, Kaiselu enema should be used. If you have diarrhea, you can feed Mommy's Love first, but if the diarrhea doesn't stop, you need to seek medical attention immediately! Abnormal stools include green stools, worms in the stool, etc., which are generally caused by parasites, and parents should not take it lightly.

Symptom 10: Urination, frequent urination, urinary incontinence

Once a cat, especially a male cat, has a problem with its urinary system, parents must pay attention immediately, because once a cat holds urine for more than 24 hours, it will cause azotemia, even renal failure and uremia, and the consequences will be very serious. If feline urinary tract diseases are treated in time, the cat can live a healthy life, but if the disease is delayed, it will pose a great threat to the cat's life.

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