Catty1
10-23-2007, 05:28 PM
Cues for Vet Visits October 23, 2007
Cats are experts at hiding pain, making it tough to know when they need a trip to the vet. With early detection and disease prevention in mind, here are some early signs of illness in felines:
* Prolonged vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea
* Fever, poor appetite, decreased or increased water consumption
* Rapid, shallow, labored, or raspy breathing
* Poor motor coordination, staggering, lameness, or collapse
* Panting, pacing, or agitation
* Lethargy, withdrawal, or hiding
* Persistent sneezing or coughing, runny nose and eyes
* Bad breath or body odor
* Pale gums, tongue, or ears
* Lumps
This list is by no means exhaustive, so if you're ever in doubt, call your vet.
Cats are experts at hiding pain, making it tough to know when they need a trip to the vet. With early detection and disease prevention in mind, here are some early signs of illness in felines:
* Prolonged vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea
* Fever, poor appetite, decreased or increased water consumption
* Rapid, shallow, labored, or raspy breathing
* Poor motor coordination, staggering, lameness, or collapse
* Panting, pacing, or agitation
* Lethargy, withdrawal, or hiding
* Persistent sneezing or coughing, runny nose and eyes
* Bad breath or body odor
* Pale gums, tongue, or ears
* Lumps
This list is by no means exhaustive, so if you're ever in doubt, call your vet.