Checklist of ImPAWtant Kitty Health Symptoms to Watch Out for-
Published by Kim, Dawson & Amelia on
Changes in your cat's usual behavior - should be watched carefully. Cats cannot tell us if they are in pain and have discomfort. They are such troopers and carry on and accept a discomfort as accepting of as a cold or hot day. Honor your instincts. By looking for any early signs in your cats changed behavior could be indications for early stages of disease. By reaching out to you medical expert could correct any trouble that may be occurring in your pet, and can be corrected all before it is too late. Annual visits to your Vet for physical and dental examinations are hence so important and reassuring not only for your kitty and for kitty's guardian too. Dawson and Amelia have just had their 12 month annual checkup at their Vet.
Our 'over loving protective' ways can save the life of our pet and prolong their dear little lives. Changes to watch for with your kitty behavior can include the following:-
- Excessive Vomiting
- Loss of Appetite
- Excessive Sleeping
- Over grooming
- Withdrawing or sitting facing the wall
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Frequent Drinking
- Dirty Cuticles
- Claw Biting
- Eye changes - pupil size or discharge
- Scratching mouth with claws or 'chewing air' with head tilted
- Stumbling, staggering or tilting head
- Licking Genitals or 'scooting' on rugs
- Urine and urinary habits
- Stool changes - constipation etc.
- Fur coat changes
- Bad smell or breath odour
- Twitching skin
- Temperature changes
- Shallow breathing
- Labored breathing
- Pale whitish ears, gums or tongue
- Cat behaviors - Animals pick up on our own attitudes, emotions and thought.
If you cat has a high quality diet, this will assist with them being resistant to disease and stress. Annual visits to your Veterinarian / health and wellbeing practitioner for teeth cleaning and general checkups will help to keep you ahead of any challenges that may arise with your fur baby kitty's health and general wellbeing.