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How to spot Cat illness symptoms
Over time, you will start to understand the personality of your cat, whether it be active or quite lazy. This bonding relationship allows for owners to realize when there is something wrong and help spot cat illness symptoms.
A list of cat illness symptoms and the possible cat diseases:
- Your cat keeps drinking water showing excessive thirst and dehydration.
This may be seen as a major issue if the excessive thirst is seen over a 3-4 day period as it could be signs of cat hairball being stuck inside or at an even worse term it may be signs of tapeworms or ringworms inside your cat. For these potential cat health problems, there may also be other cat illness symptoms such as fungus of the fur, and a lack of appetite or overeating in the case of worms. Whether it is the one or another, you will still have to bring your cat to the vet as soon as possible to avoid further complications.
- 2. Diarrhoea
This may be caused by digesting too much liquid based food such as canned cat food or also by food poisoning. To prevent this, balance out liquid canned food and dry cat food to give your cat the best of both worlds and a great start to healthy dieting. To prevent food poisoning, ensure that your cat only eats at home and not outside because your cat may have access to areas that have rodent bait which are toxic hence will put your cat in danger.
- 3. A sudden weight loss or weight gain
A sudden loss in weight may be due to tapeworms inside the cat’s body eating most of the cat’s swallowed food. A sudden weight gain may be due to laziness and the lack of exercise. In both cases to be sure, bring your cat to see a vet as soon as possible.
- 4. Cat hair loss
Cat hair loss may be due to stress, your cat over-grooming or under-grooming itself or other cat diseases. Your cat may be under stress if there is a sudden change around its normal surroundings of which he or she is unfamiliar to! Although it is natural for cat’s to groom themselves, it does not mean that they are good at it thus some cat hair loss can be seen around the house! In terms of cat diseases, cat hair loss may be one of many symptoms. It is highly unlikely for it to be the only cat illness symptoms unless your cat’s background puts it at a dangerous risk of the possibility of cancer. Age has to come in as a factor of this possibility but it is best to consult your local vet.
Cat illness symptoms are very hard to read as often symptoms do not only come one at a time e.g. a cat with a wet nose may also have eye discharge and is starting to lose weight. Although this guide above is a very accurate and helpful guide to cat illness symptoms, it is best to refer to your local vet if the problem persists over 3-4 days.