Contrary to popular belief that cats are tenacious animals, veterinarians report quite a few diseases of these animals. Symptoms that a cat is sick should be known to every caring owner. Especially this description of symptoms will be useful to people who first got a cat in the house. And although dangerous conditions in violation of a pet’s health are not so common, each owner needs to know the signs of poor health in order to contact a veterinarian in time for help.
Urination disorders
These symptoms will indicate kidney disease in cats, the symptoms of which are manifested as follows:
• Disorder of urination. Frequent urination of a cat is a sign of cystitis. This can explain the stubborn bowel movement past the bath - the cat is in severe pain.
• An unusually intense thirst - this can be a sign of dangerous diseases: diabetes or cystitis.
Urolithiasis in cats, the symptoms of which are more often observed in males due to the structure of their body, is considered the most common pathology in these animals.
Impaired appetite
• If the cat does not eat anything for 36 hours - this is an occasion to call the doctor, even if in appearance the animal looks healthy.
• Increased appetite due to weight loss can be the cause of hyperteriosis - a cat's disease, the symptoms of which manifest in this way.
Respiratory failure, sneezing and coughing
Sometimes cardiovascular and respiratory diseases of cats can develop, the symptoms of these disorders can be as follows:
• Dyspnea after outdoor play.
• Coughing in the morning.
• Sneezing and sniffing for no apparent reason.
• Superficial rapid breathing.
• Deep breathing, accompanied by attacks of suffocation.
• Changing the color of the tongue and sky of the animal (bluish-gray color).
Excessive salivation
There are serious diseases of cats, the symptoms of which are manifested in violation of salivation. It can be: toothache, chemical poisoning, inflammation of the oral mucosa, liver disease. And although a cat may salivate briefly because she ate something bitter or excited, do not forget that this is also a formidable sign of rabies. It will never be out of place to consult a veterinarian about this.
Abnormal behavior
• Excessive drowsiness and weakness is often a sign of fever (you should take the cat to a doctor if his temperature is above 40 or below 38 degrees).
• Aggressiveness not characteristic of your pet is a sign of pain.
• Lethargy and indifference, the animal is slaughtered in a secluded place - an occasion to check its health.
Hair loss or severe itching
There are skin diseases of cats, the symptoms of which, as a rule, are reduced to loss of hair and constant scratching. This can be caused by factors such as the presence of fleas and scabies mites, allergies to certain types of food, and ringworm. If you notice that the cat is losing hair, then do not panic, talk to the veterinarian. Perhaps this is a consequence of improper nutrition or improper care for the animal (combing the cat's hair too often leads to baldness).
Chair violation
The following symptoms may be symptoms of catworm infection:
• Stool more often or less than usual.
• Difficulty with bowel movement or even pain.
• Excrement is friable or watery, while the animal does not walk in the bath.
Even if visually white worms are not visible in the feces, they can still be in the cat’s stomach.
Diarrhea may be due to inappropriate nutrition. Try to return to the usual diet for the animal, and the problem may disappear on its own.
Tumors
As soon as you notice any swelling in your pet (especially in the area of the tummy), try to consult a doctor. Any abscesses, warts and cysts can be diagnosed only by a specialist, since at first glance they are indistinguishable. Swelling on the abdomen is especially dangerous, because in the vast majority of cases, a mammary tumor in cats is malignant.
If you be attentive to your pet, he will maintain health and will be able to please the family for many years.