Due to the harsh environment and fierce competition in the wild, cats often hide their injuries from others to prevent themselves from being harmed. Therefore, many cat diseases actually worsen due to lack of timely treatment. How to detect abnormalities in cats as soon as possible is also a problem that parents need to pay attention to. So, what are the symptoms of a sick cat?

Signs of a sick cat

1. Listless

If you find that your cat is listless and listless every day, parents need to pay attention. There are reasons for cats' abnormalities, especially when a clingy cat likes to hide by itself. At this time, it is likely that it is very uncomfortable. Parents can observe it appropriately and decide whether to send it to the hospital;

2. Hot and dry nose

Normally, a cat’s nose should be moist and cold, except when it just wakes up and falls asleep. If the cat’s nose is dry at other times, you should pay attention. You can first measure the body temperature to see if the cat has a fever;

3. Loss of appetite

Eating is very important for pets. Normally, cats will not suffer from a bad mood and loss of appetite like humans. If a cat has a loss of appetite, there is likely to be a problem. Correspondingly, if a cat's appetite suddenly increases, it may be caused by certain diseases, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc.;

4. Cough and sneeze

If the cat coughs, sneezes or has abnormal breathing, it is most likely caused by respiratory disease. At this time, the cat will feel very uncomfortable and needs timely treatment;

5. Vomiting

Vomiting is one of the important symptoms of cat illness. Under normal circumstances, if the cat only vomits slightly, it may be spitting out hair balls. If there is no major reaction after vomiting and everything is normal, there is no need to worry. However, if the cat continues to vomit, it needs to be fasted and observed. At this time, the cat's phenomenon may be due to gastroenteritis or other reasons. If the symptoms are not relieved after fasting, it should be sent to the doctor for examination;

6. Drooling

Cat drooling is most likely caused by oral disease. It is very likely that the cat has eaten something sharp (such as chicken bones, needle points, etc.), and has suffered damage to its mouth, or has developed oral ulcers;

7. Inconvenience in walking

If the cat has trouble walking or is lame, it may be due to punctures in its claws or fractures, and parents need to pay attention;

8. Eyelid leakage

If a cat opens its eyelids and sees a white film when sleeping, it means that the cat’s third eyelid is exposed. This phenomenon will occur when the cat’s body is severely weakened;

9. Abnormal defecation

Constipation, diarrhea, etc. may be caused by many reasons, most likely diseases and other physical factors, and should not be taken lightly;

10. Abnormal urination

If a cat suddenly urinates indiscriminately, in addition to the factor of estrus, it may be a disease of the urinary system. Severe urinary disease can endanger the cat's life.

Parents must pay more attention to the abnormal situations mentioned above. Cat matters cannot be taken lightly.