Five Signs Your Cat May Not be Healthy

By Jane Farrell

In honor of Happy Healthy Cat Month, Ask.Vet (http://www.ask.vet/)ΓÇöa ΓÇ£virtual urgent careΓÇ¥ service that lets you text licensed vets for answers and save thousands in unnecessary vet billsΓÇöhas compiled five signs to figure out if your cat needs help with his or her health.

URINATING OR DEFECATING IN INAPPROPRIATE PLACES

If your cat isnΓÇÖt consistently using her litter box, itΓÇÖs a sign that sheΓÇÖs not stable in her routineΓÇöand that could point to discontent or bad health. [EditorΓÇÖs note: It may also be a sign that the litter box needs to be cleaned more frequently.]

DROPPING FOOD WHILE EATING

If your cat drops food from her mouth frequently, itΓÇÖs a sign something is wrong. Just like humans, eating should be a pleasure for your kitty.

LOSING WEIGHT

Irregularities in weight point to kitty discontent or sickness. Other signs include increased meowing and decreased appetiteΓÇöyour kitty is letting you know with her actions that somethingΓÇÖs up.

DECREASING URINATION

It doesnΓÇÖt just matter where your cat uses the bathroom, but also how frequently he or she uses it. If your cat isnΓÇÖt urinating as much, sheΓÇÖs probably not hydrating effectively. Watch out for this sign of instability, especially if your cat is male.

CEASING TO GROOM

Is your catΓÇÖs coat rough or greasy? That means she stopped grooming herself. Since cats usually spend half their waking hours grooming, this is a major sign something is out of whack.

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