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how do i know if my cat is sick?
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Well my cat peaches got sick this summer and i was at camp but my aunt said that his stomach was all souncken in and his eyes were all red and he could bearly move his head and he was verry hot and would not eat ….. and he was not acting like him self when i left but i thought it was because i was leaving but i uoyr cat is not acting like him seal wait a whiel and see.
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What kind of comment was that, Firecats? ty? Huh? Pleas be more detailed.
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ty = "thank you"
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Cats are not complainers. They do not come up to you and show you an injury, or come to you when in pain. Their meows do not often convey discomfort. Moreover, when in pain, they still purr. Therefore, WHAT can we, as responsible pet owners, look for in our beloved felines that would necessitate a trip to the veterinarians? As we are such responsible pet owners, we should be aware of the normal appearance of our feline. We should be aware of our pet’s normal behavior and routine. A cat’s eating habits should be familiar as well. Should you notice your cat not eating as much over the course of a few days and being lethargic- a trip to the vet could be vital. Yes, cats sleep upwards of eighteen hours a day, but you, as a responsible pet owner can tell if your cat is sleeping more than usual. You will know if your cat usually sleeps beside you nightly, and now is sleeping next to the water bowl that something is amiss.
Other signs to be aware of in our kitty’s health:
Nose:
Is your cat sneezing more, having more nasal discharge, or green mucus running out? Is there reddening around the nasal cavity? If you observe your cat sneeze once or several times in quick succession, do not rush your kitty to the vet. Cats do have allergies, too. If you had just opened the door, something could have blown in, creating a sudden urge to sneeze. However if the sneezing continues, a trip to the vet could be in order.
Ears:
Is your cat scratching and shaking his or her head more than usual? Is there a balance impairment you have witnessed? A head tilt? It might be more than fleas. (Which as a resposible pet owner you are already using a preventative for right?)
Eyes:
Is there more discharge (eye gunk as we call it) than normal? Is there a small black dot in the eye (a sign of a corneal sequestrum), or a film over one or both of the eyes?
Fur and skin:
Is your cat’s coat normally soft and silky but now it appears course and greasy? Could be indicative of a greater problem. Inspect your cat’s fur on a regular basis (when grooming on a regular basis) for any bald patches (a possible fungal infection), scratches, cuts, or any other alterations to their body.
Hope this helps,
Johnisgood2
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I love your answer, Johnisgood2! However, this looks like at least some of it came from a website. Please include a source link.
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go to the vet and get it checked out.
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he/she will let you know.
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i dont have a vet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You should have a vet if you own a cat. And you should bring your cat to the vet once a year for a yearly checkup.
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If you're a vet, then why don't you know? To get a vet degree you need to go to college for about 8 years. (I took pre-vet classes but quit after that). You honestly need to stop making all this stuff up. We'd accept you more here at Cats.com if you plain up and admitted that you're just a normal cat owner.
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Your cat can be sick by vomiting or not eatin or not drinking or lays around all day. IT also can meanit want to be let along. cats have many way to be sick. it can be poisond. if u think it is sick take it to the vet. if u dont have a vet like me make sure your by it and make shure it drinks its drinks and make shure it eats its food. I would make sure your cat is safe.
Your friend
firecats
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this is not a myspace. cat-mail eachother somewhere else pleze.
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Why did you post this question if you just planned on answering it as well??
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Well my cat peaches got sick this summer and i was at camp but my aunt said that his stomach was all souncken in and his eyes were all red and he could bearly move his head and he was verry hot and would not eat ….. and he was not acting like him self when i left but i thought it was because i was leaving but i your cat is not acting like him self wait a whiel and see.
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please dont say things twice.
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I agree with you kittycat, cats.com users shouldn't post anything twice.
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Please, don't double-submit just for paw points.
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