- sudden excessive talking. If your cat doesn't normal vocalize or is vocalizing more than normal he/she might be in pain. If the food and water dishes are full an the litter is clean and you've tried extra attention you should seek a vets advice.
-cold symptoms. A kitty cold lasts 7-10 days. Your cat should be up to date on shots. If the kitty has runny nose and eyes try to keep them clean ( I use a warm wet washcloth). If symptoms persist or worsen its Ike to see a vet.
-not eating or sleeping more than normal. Not eating for more than two days can be fatal for a cat. Choosing sleep over any activity (like eating or drinking ) is cause for alarm and time to see a vet.
-bad litter box habits. If the litter box is clean and the cat is going outside it consistently it may be a symptom of several medical problems and vet treatment is recommended.
- fur loss. Some fur loss is normal but if kitty's fur is coming out in patches or excess they should see a vet.
You know your cats normal behavior and if something changes it is time to take note!
My kitty Jacoby refused to use the litter box. We thought he was acting out because we moved. Until one day I found him in the bathroom and his eyes were like saucers and I just knew he was in pain. We rushed him to the vet and he had a urinary blockage. This reoccurred two more times before the vet would do surgery to widen the urethra.... Even then he still got blocked which resulted in chronic renal failure and he nearly died. It's been seven years since and he has not problems except excess water weight from his CRF. Always listen to your gut and what your animals tell you. Don't ever take the chance when there might be something wrong. (Pictured is Jacoby)
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