How Do I Diagnose Medical Problems With My Cat?
Cats are often creatures of mystery. Felines keep their secrets and they may do this to their own disadvantages at times–especially when they attempt to keep illnesses, injuries and pain hidden from their human caretakers. Unlike dogs, cats are not likely to whine, whimper or otherwise communicate to you that they are unwell. Because of this, it is up to you to learn the signs of sickness in cat, what these signs may indicate and when the symptoms necessitate a trip to the veterinarian. Checking the litter box and keeping an eye on your cat’s activities there are a primary means of assessing your cat’s state of health. Blood in the urine or stool, the cat straining to urinate or defecate, the cat frequently visiting the box or the cat avoiding the box are all signs of illness. These symptoms most often indicate urinary tract or digestive tract disorders. Male cats are prone to a blockage of the urinary tract, with the first symptom often being the cat straining to urinate. This is a l
