How to tell if your cat is healthy or not

Mar 15,2024
3Min

Methods to check whether a cat is healthy:

1. Look at the cat’s mouth. A healthy cat's mouth will not drool for no reason. If your cat drools excessively and has a peculiar smell in its mouth, it may be suffering from oral disease. Pay attention to check the cat's mouth for redness and other symptoms.

2. Look at the cat’s limbs. The four types of healthy cats are strong and strong. If the cat’s limbs are weak, you can check whether the cat’s claws and pads are injured.

3. Look at the cat’s buttocks. A healthy cat’s buttocks are tight. If a cat’s anus is droopy, it is most likely caused by parasites and other reasons.

4. Look at the cat’s belly. A healthy cat’s belly is bulging, but if a cat’s belly is too bulging, it is most likely caused by parasites or constipation.

5. Watch the cat licking its fur. Cats spend a lot of time licking their fur every day, and by licking their fur, cats can spread their own scent throughout their bodies and prevent other scents from sticking to their bodies. If your cat is not licking its fur, it means it may be uncomfortable and you need to be more vigilant.

6. Check the cat’s defecation situation. Check the cat's litter box for defecation and urination every day. If there is loose stool or excessive, too little or no urine, it indicates that the cat's health is abnormal. Especially when male cats have anuria, it can be found that urination is reduced, or diabetes or renal failure may cause increased urination.

7. Check the environment at home. Is there any vomitus at home? Some cats may have symptoms of vomiting when they feel uncomfortable. The vomitus includes gastric juice, cat food, etc., which are abnormal conditions;

8. Cats eat it every day under normal circumstances. Patrol your territory and check the room for signs of other cat activity. If you find that the cat is not patrolling or inspecting, it may be caused by the cat being sick, and you need to be more vigilant.

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