Detecting Illness in Cats

Detecting Illness in Cats

  • Pets

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:37:43 GMT
    Dr. Sonja Olsen answers social-media submitted viewer questions.
    Dr. Sonja Olsen answers social-media submitted viewer questions.
  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 9:25 AM EST2013-02-26 14:25:12 GMT
    Dr. Sonya Olson joins us to answer some viewer-submitted pet questions, as well as give us some helpful tips for our pets.
    Dr. Sonya Olson joins us to answer some viewer-submitted pet questions, as well as give us some helpful tips for our pets.
  • Tuesday, January 15 2013 9:44 AM EST2013-01-15 14:44:32 GMT
    Dr. Sonja Olsen answers viewer-submitted pet questions.
    Dr. Sonja Olsen answers viewer-submitted pet questions.

Unfortunately, cats can't tell us where or when it hurts. Some symptoms and behaviors are obvious: diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, sneezing, runny nose or eyes, and trouble using the litter box. There are other, more subtle, physical and behavioral indications that a visit to the vet might be in order.

Take note if your cat does any of the following:

  • Misses more than one meal
  • Shows a sudden change in eating habits
  • Stops using the litter box
  • Has a distant, depressed look in his or her eyes
  • Develops puffiness or a lump under the skin
  • Hides for more than a day
  • Becomes suddenly short-tempered or intolerant of attention
  • Shakes his or her head frequently
  • Changes his or her routine or loses interest in his or her favorite games
  • Stops grooming

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