{"id":1475,"date":"2015-08-15T23:47:34","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T23:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1475"},"modified":"2021-11-29T14:58:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:58:17","slug":"seven-simple-systems-checks-to-tell-if-you-have-a-sick-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/seven-simple-systems-checks-to-tell-if-you-have-a-sick-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Simple Systems Checks to Tell if You Have a Sick Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-1476 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Summeridge_iStock_000039515670_Large-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"sick cat\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Summeridge_iStock_000039515670_Large-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Summeridge_iStock_000039515670_Large-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Cats work in mysterious ways. Is your kitty hiding in the back of the closet because he doesn\u2019t like your house guests (primarily their Yorkie), or because he has some multi-syllabic monstrosity of a health concern? \u00a0Without seeing more than just the tip of his tail flipping to and fro, it can be hard to tell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, if you can\u2019t coax your cat out of hiding for two days, even with yummy treats or his favorite toys,<!--more--> and there are no new pets, visiting children, or other major household disruptions, you may have a sick cat hiding behind those winter coats.<\/p>\n<p>To get a better idea of your cat\u2019s condition, check the following list for potential trouble spots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Problems Eating or Drinking<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble chewing or swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent vomiting over the course of 48 hours, or blood in the vomit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden or unexplained weight gain or loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in appetite or thirst that last more than 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Really bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding or puffy gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nose and Throat Issues<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneezing or coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose or other nasal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change or increase in voice, vocalizations, or breathing sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elimination Drama <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent or bloddy diarrhea or constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing or avoiding the litter box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straining or crying when defecating or urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in feces or urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worms or rice-like things in feces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bad Hair Days (or Weeks)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual hair loss or patchy fur<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry skin and\/or dandruff<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin tags or other growths<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumps or bumps under the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive scratching or licking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matted or dull fur<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sores that won\u2019t heal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gooey Eyes or Ears<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown and\/or stinky ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of vision or hearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent head-shaking or rubbing or pawing at ears or eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow or other discharge from eyes or ears<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Gait or Movement Problems<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limping or lameness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loses balance or falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing balance or falling down<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff or lurching walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn\u2019t want to jump<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Behavioral Changes<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Lethargic, limp or disoriented<\/li>\n<li>Hides more than usual or won&#8217;t come out<\/li>\n<li>Won&#8217;t look at you or just doesn&#8217;t respond normally<\/li>\n<li>Sleeps more or less than normal<\/li>\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3>More Signs of a Sick Cat<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of poisoning, car accident, bleeding, bizarre behavior, loss of consciousness, or other obvious emergency \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/#emer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>call us and come in immediately<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Less urgently, there are hundreds of additional signs of serious diseases in felines but we can\u2019t list them all here. These are just general guidelines to help determine if you have a sick cat or possibly just a disgruntled one. Even if you do notice any of the above symptoms, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean anything is seriously wrong.<\/p>\n<h3>We Are Your Cat\u2019s Second-best Friends<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are your cat\u2019s best friend of course, but consider our team to be your own best friend when it comes to maintaining your cat\u2019s health. As part of regular wellness exams our team will check all major body systems and vaccinate your furry friend against many deadly feline diseases, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Rabies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline parvovirus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline herpes virus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline immunodeficiency virus (mostly for outdoor cats)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline leukemia (mostly for outdoor cats)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your cat has never received the recommended vaccinations, or it has been awhile since he or she received a booster, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\">call for an appointment<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There is almost nothing more important to your pet&#8217;s longevity and general health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>And if your furry friend has been exhibiting any of the above symptoms for more than a day or two, and you think there might be a sick cat back there amongst the winter boots, bring him or her in as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats work in mysterious ways. Is your kitty hiding in the back of the closet because he doesn\u2019t like your house guests (primarily their Yorkie), or because he has some multi-syllabic monstrosity of a health concern? \u00a0Without seeing more than just the tip of his tail flipping to and fro, it can be hard to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[24,23,22],"class_list":["post-1475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-health-wellness","tag-cat-illness","tag-cat-sick","tag-sick-cat"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Tell if You Have a Sick Cat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summeridge Animal Clinic offers seven simple checks to help determine if you may have a sick cat. 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