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irritability can be found. A veterinarian can treat any underlying med-
ical problems and work with you to solve behavioral problems.
Failure to Respond
Cats are usually very alert and tuned in to the activities around them.
If your cat suddenly becomes disinterested or unresponsive, this is not
normal. As cats age, their activity level is reduced, but if vision and/or
hearing are not impaired, cats will still react to things around them.
Diseases that affect the nervous system are not that common in cats,
but they do occur. Any sick cat with behavior changes should have his
nervous system assessed by a veterinarian. Diseases that affect other
organ systems or electrolyte imbalances can also cause behavior changes.
TYPICAL SIGNS OF ILLNESS
There are many clinical signs a sick cat can exhibit. One isolated
episode of any of the common clinical signs does not indicate a sick cat.
Signs that last more than a day or that progress indicate problems that
are unlikely to be resolved without treatment.
Every cat owner has a comfort level with evaluating the signs that
their cat shows, but whenever there is uncertainty, consult with your
veterinarian.
COMMON CLINICAL SIGNS OF ILLNESS IN CATS
Anorexia
Bad breath
Bleeding
Bloating
Bloody urine
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Coughing
Diarrhea
Drinking more than normal
Excessive licking
Fever
Gas
Head shaking
Itching
Jaundice
Limping
Nasal discharge or congestion
Redness (of skin, eyes, face)
Seizures
Sneezing
Straining
Swelling
Vomiting
Weight loss
Worms
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