Use a clean, shallow, non-absorbent litter tray
Empty and wash the litter tray thoroughly
Replace regular litter with non-absorbent litter beads or clean plastic pellets
Keep the...
Prepare a clean, sterile urine collection container or non-absorbent litter
Wash your hands before starting
Keep your cat calm and in a quiet area
Remove regular litter...
Use a clean, dry litter box
Remove regular litter
Add non-absorbent litter or plastic beads if available
Keep the cat indoors and monitor for urination
Collect the sample...
Identify and remove the allergen if possible
Use flea prevention consistently
Feed a hypoallergenic or elimination diet if food allergy is suspected
Keep the cat indoors during...
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Weight loss despite eating normally or more than usual
Lethargy or low energy
Poor coat condition
Weakness in the hind legs
Urinating outside the litter...
Changes in appetite or drinking
Hiding or avoiding interaction
Reduced activity or reluctance to move
Limping or stiffness
Difficulty jumping, climbing, or using stairs
Excessive grooming or licking a...
Dark, crumbly debris in the ear that looks like coffee grounds
Frequent head shaking
Excessive scratching at the ears
Red, irritated, or inflamed ears
Strong ear odor
Scabs or...
Unusual aggression or sudden unprovoked attacks
Extreme fearfulness or hiding behavior
Acting disoriented, confused, or restless
Excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth
Difficulty swallowing
Change in vocalization, such...
Severe lethargy or unresponsiveness
Refusing food and water
Difficulty breathing or very slow, irregular breathing
Extreme weakness or inability to stand
Collapse or loss of consciousness
Cold body temperature,...
Bumping into furniture, walls, or doorways
Hesitating before jumping or climbing
Missing jumps or misjudging distances
Not tracking moving objects with the eyes
Dilated pupils that do not...
Enlarged, pinker nipples
Increased appetite
Weight gain, especially around the abdomen
Resting more than usual
Nesting behavior
More affectionate behavior
Mild morning sickness or occasional vomiting
Enlarged abdomen as pregnancy progresses
Seeking...
Keep cats out of bedrooms
Use HEPA air purifiers
Vacuum frequently with a HEPA filter vacuum
Wash bedding, blankets, and curtains regularly
Bathe or wipe cats with pet-safe...
Changes in appetite or drinking habits
Sudden weight loss or weight gain
Vomiting or diarrhea
Lethargy or unusual hiding
Trouble breathing or coughing
Sneezing, nasal discharge, or eye discharge
Changes...
Hiding more than usual
Acting withdrawn or less social
Hissing, growling, or swatting when touched
Avoiding being picked up
Limping or moving stiffly
Difficulty jumping, climbing, or using stairs
Reduced...
Keep cats out of the bedroom
Use HEPA air purifiers
Vacuum with a HEPA filter regularly
Wash bedding, blankets, and curtains often
Bathe or wipe the cat as...
Isolate the cat from other pets
Clean the litter box immediately after each use
Scoop feces several times daily
Wash litter boxes with hot water and soap
Disinfect...
Take the cat to a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment
Isolate the cat from other pets until cleared by a vet
Use only vet-prescribed anti-parasitic medication
Follow...
Isolate the cat from other pets and people
Wear gloves when handling the cat
Wash hands after contact
Take the cat to a veterinarian for confirmation and...
Use a cat-safe flea treatment recommended by a veterinarian
Apply a monthly topical flea medication made for cats
Give an oral flea medication prescribed for cats
Use...
Isolate the cat from other pets and people as much as possible
Wear gloves when handling the cat or contaminated items
Wash hands thoroughly after contact
Take...
Circular patches of hair loss
Scaly, crusty, or flaky skin
Red or inflamed skin around the affected area
Broken hairs near the skin surface
Itchy skin, though not...
Changes in appetite or thirst
Sudden weight loss or gain
Vomiting or diarrhea
Lethargy or low energy
Hiding more than usual
Changes in grooming or a messy coat
Difficulty breathing...
Not eating or drinking for more than 24 hours
Extreme weakness or inability to stand
Trouble breathing or very slow, labored breathing
Unresponsiveness or severe lethargy
Hiding constantly...
Sleeping much more than usual
Loss of interest in playing
Eating less or more than usual
Hiding more often
Reduced grooming or a messy coat
Less social interaction with...
Frequent trips to the litter box
Straining to urinate
Crying or vocalizing while trying to pee
Producing only small amounts of urine
Urinating outside the litter box
Blood in...
Straining in the litter box
Spending a long time trying to poop
Producing little or no stool
Passing hard, dry, or small stools
Crying or seeming uncomfortable while...
Warm ears, paws, or body
Lethargy or unusual sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Reduced drinking
Hiding or acting withdrawn
Shivering
Rapid breathing
Decreased grooming
Weakness or low energy
Glassy eyes or dull appearance
Dehydration
Vomiting or...
Contact a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and prescription treatment
Use a vet-prescribed dewormer such as praziquantel or epsiprantel
Treat all pets in the household for...
Isolate the cat from other pets and people
Wear gloves when handling the cat
Wash hands after contact
Take the cat to a veterinarian for diagnosis and...
Confirm the diagnosis with a veterinarian
Use a vet-prescribed ear mite treatment for all affected cats in the household
Clean the ears only as directed by...
Warm ears, paws, or body
Lethargy or unusual tiredness
Loss of appetite
Hiding or reduced activity
Shivering or trembling
Rapid breathing
Dehydration
Dull coat or poor grooming
Weakness
Vomiting or diarrhea
Red or glassy...
