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Signs that your cat is not feeling well

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Does the cat show no interest in the breakfast offered in the morning, does not participate in its favorite games, spends most of the day sleeping or, conversely, is restless and occasionally meows loudly? Such changes do not always indicate a sudden illness in the animal. Maybe the cat was upset about something. However, the observed changes in the animal’s habitual behavior are a sufficient reason for a caring owner to pay more attention to the health of his pet.

Respiratory system disorders:

  • the animal breathes heavily, with difficulty;
  • you sometimes hear sounds like sneezing or coughing;
  • there is liquid discharge from the eyes or nostrils;
  • suspicion of elevated temperature.

Oral and dental problems:

  • visible sores or ulcers in the mouth;
  • inflamed, swollen gums;
  • damaged or broken one or more teeth;
  • difficulty chewing and swallowing food;
  • bad breath;
  • loss of appetite.

Eye diseases

  • there is discharge from the eyes;
  • inflamed, reddened apples;
  • eye color has changed;
  • increased sensitivity to light;
  • vision problems.

Ear diseases

  • discharge from the ears;
  • Dark brown, waxy dirt is visible inside the ear;
  • the animal often shakes its head or tries to keep it tilted to one side;
  • repeatedly scratches the ear or tries to rub it against something;
  • swollen ears;
  • there are hearing problems.

Nervous system diseases

  • spasms and convulsions of the body are observed;
  • muscle spasms, chills;
  • partial or complete paralysis;
  • unsteady gait, difficulty maintaining balance;
  • acute inflammation of the skin.

Skin and coat problems

  • increased scratching;
  • too frequent cleaning of the coat by licking;
  • chews feathers and skin;
  • subcutaneous edema;
  • the fur has fallen out in places and bare areas are visible;
  • increased plumage.

Blood and heart diseases

  • loss of consciousness, collapse;
  • gums are bluish in color;
  • difficulty breathing;
  • reluctance to perform movements that cause physical effort;
  • coughing sounds during physical activity.

Disorders of the reproductive (genital) system

  • reluctance to mate;
  • bleeding from the genitals;
  • increased discharge from the vulva of kittens;
  • swelling of the external genitalia;
  • swollen mammary glands.

Urinary disorders

  • difficulty urinating or even the inability to urinate;
  • frequent urination or urinary incontinence;
  • blood or cloudiness in the urine;
  • excessive thirst;
  • increased licking of the genitals.

Internal parasites

  • worms are visible in the stool;
  • frequent diarrhea;
  • after defecation, white seminal discharge is visible in the rectal area;
  • often licks and scratches the bottom;
  • weight loss.

Diseases of bones, muscles and joints

  • limited movement, lameness;
  • noticeable swelling around the injured area;
  • does not like touching a certain part of the body;
  • difficulty walking or jumping;
  • uncharacteristic gait.

Digestive disorders

  • repeated vomiting;
  • frequent diarrhea or constipation;
  • loss of appetite;
  • blood in stool or vomit.

Skin parasites

  • frequent checkouts;
  • chews feathers and skin;
  • excessively frequent licking of fur;
  • increased feather loss;
  • visible parasites in the fur.

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