How to Know if Your Cat is Sick?

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 in litter box habits

Straining to urinate or defecate

Excessive grooming or lack of grooming

Bad breath or drooling

Limping or difficulty jumping

Swollen, painful, or bloated abdomen

Pale, yellow, or blue gums

Fever or unusually warm ears and body

Seizures, collapse, or loss of balance

Behavior changes such as aggression or confusion

Scratching, hair loss, or skin irritation

Signs of pain when touched

Dehydration or dry gums

Persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or refusal to eat

Any symptom that lasts more than a day or worsens quickly

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