Cat: 5 Symptoms to Take Seriously
My cat is vomiting
A cat that vomits is not necessarily a sick cat. The causes of this regurgitation can be numerous:
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But if your cat or kitten vomits more than twice a week, you better be careful. Indeed, frequent vomiting in cats can be a symptom of food poisoning, intolerance to a particular food, unusual stress or even pancreatitis.
After examination and questioning, your veterinarian will be able to establish a diagnosis and give you advice.
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My cat is not eating
Cats like humans can suffer from loss of appetite. If your cat sulks his kibble during a meal: don't panic. He may simply not be hungry at this precise moment and he will come back to dip his truffle in the hours that follow.
On the other hand, if your cat does not eat anything all day, it is important to pay closer attention to it, as this could be a symptom of a more serious condition.
Digestion problem, toothache or sensitive stomach, the causes can be multiple. In case of non-feeding for more than a day, contact your veterinarian.
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My cat is sneezing
Sneezing for a cat is just as normal as for a human. However, a cat who sneezes a lot (several times a day for example, or who has sneezing attacks), who has difficulty breathing (shortness of breath, cough, altered breathing rhythm) must be monitored because these different elements can be the sign of an underlying pathology such as:
Your cat may also have asthma.
In any case, do not delay and take your cat to your veterinarian. Without treatment or care, your cat's health could seriously deteriorate.
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My cat sleeps a lot
If your cat sleeps between 13 and 16 hours a day, that's completely normal. The cat is a great sleeper and it is therefore quite normal for your cat to spend more than half of the day sleeping. If when he is awake he eats and plays, then all is well.
On the other hand, if your cat is apathetic when he is not sleeping, if he has difficulty moving, if he isolates himself more than usual, then this may be a symptom of a more deep.
Watch your animal: if this condition lasts more than a day, contact your veterinarian to talk to him about it. He will be able to assess whether your cat needs a consultation, treatment or possibly support.
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My cat urinates everywhere
Cats are generally very clean animals and it is rare for a cat to relieve itself outside of its litter box. Several questions should be asked before consulting a veterinarian.
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If you have made a change of litter, it may be that the model chosen is not suitable or disturbs your cat. In this case, wash your litter box, dab with a cotton ball of bleach and then rinse. The smell of bleach will attract your cat and encourage it to relieve itself in its litter box again.
It can also be urine marking. If your cat deposits its urine on vertical surfaces (walls, bottom of the sofa, etc.), it is trying to "mark" its territory. It is a natural reaction of the cat when it is stressed or when it feels threatened. It is possible to find pheromone diffusers that can soothe your cat and reduce its urge to mark. You can also consult a behaviorist who will give you advice on how to solve this problem.
If it's not a litter change or marking, it may be a urinary problem. Pain or infection may be the cause of this behavior. Observe your cat's urine carefully, if the urine has a different color or smell, it could be a symptom of kidney stones for example. Contact your veterinarian immediately. He will be able to confirm the severity or not of this symptom and carry out additional examinations, if necessary.
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