Hello! Today, we're going to learn about the symptoms and how to deal with cats when they're sick. Cats are naturally inclined to hide their illness to protect themselves from predators. So, you need to discover their illness through careful observation. It's good to know which symptoms are signals of illness. Shall we go find out?

• Changes in appetite

First of all, changes in appetite are the easiest to spot. If they eat less than usual, or more, or if they aren't interested in their favorite treats, it could be a sign they're sick.

• Changes in defecation & urination

You can check your cat's defecation & urination status through their litter box. You can observe changes in frequency or stool condition. In particular, there may be blood in the urine. This can be caused by urinary tract diseases, bladder stones, cystitis, etc. It's good to use light-colored sand to observe blood in the urine.

• Vomiting

Cats often vomit to expel hairballs. However, if they vomit repeatedly, showing a different cycle from usual, there may be a health problem. Especially if blood is mixed in, you should visit the vet as soon as possible.

• Lethargy

If your energetic cat suddenly becomes quiet, it could be a sign they're sick. If they're not interested in their favorite games, they're weak, or they sleep a lot, watch them carefully.

• Changes in behavior

Cats are naturally animals that like high places. If they don't climb high places like usual, or if they find it difficult to jump, they may have a problem with their legs or joints. In this case, it's a good idea to get them checked up quickly.

• Changes in sounds

If your cat makes different sounds than usual, they may be expressing pain. They may purr, or make different meows than usual when they are uncomfortable or in pain, so keep this in mind.

• Grooming

Cats often groom themselves when they're stressed or uncomfortable. If they groom themselves excessively, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Or, if they don't groom themselves as much as they used to, it could mean they're too weak to groom themselves.

Cats tend to hide their illness, so it's not easy to notice symptoms, and they may discover the disease too late. If you notice these typical symptoms and your cat's behavior changes, please visit the vet for a check-up. But most of all, I hope our cats stay healthy without any illness! I hope this article has been helpful. Thank you for reading:)