{"id":395,"date":"2020-11-06T10:36:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T15:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2021-02-02T14:11:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T19:11:26","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-cat-is-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-cat-is-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Your Cat Is Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Despite being one of America\u2019s most beloved pets, cats receive less veterinary care. This can be explained by the general fear and loathing of travel kennels and car trips. However, perhaps more to the point is the fact that cats appear to be fine even when they\u2019re not. Cats mask symptoms, something not hard to do considering the signs that a cat is sick can be extremely subtle. As a result, cat owners should know what to look for and when to seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Clever Cats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a little indigestion or a viral infection, it\u2019s not always easy to tell if a cat is sick. Going a step further, some illnesses or injuries can resolve on their own making a traumatizing trip to the hospital fruitless. What\u2019s an owner to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Did What?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious indicators that a cat is sick concerns their behavior. Any sudden shifts in their day to day routine may be concerning. Please take a look at their litter box habits, how much they\u2019re eating and drinking, the quality and appearance of their coat, and whether they\u2019re withdrawing away or clinging to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also essential to have your cat\u2019s hiding places mapped out. Know what they\u2019re generally up to at certain times of the day and look for them if something seems out of the ordinary. If your cat usually greets you when you get up or arrive home but suddenly disappears they could be suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe Than Sorry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By the time symptoms are bad enough to notice them, a cat\u2019s condition may be quite serious. Identifying the signs that your cat is sick may lead to early intervention and effective treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The signs of critical illness include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n