How to tell if your cat is sick?

When a cat is sick or suffering from a specific cat health problem, it might be hard to see it at first glance.

Here’s a list of some symptoms that may indicate your cat is suffering from ill health and should see a vet:

• Toileting outside the litter tray
• Excessive drinking
• More frequent urination
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Changes in appetite - not eating or eating much more than normal
• Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
• Loss of coat condition, including bald patches, sore skin, dandruff or the cat is scratching
• Excessive grooming
• Excessive vocalisation
• Blood in urine, faeces, vomit or saliva
• Having trouble moving around or limping
• Behavioural changes
• If paws, eyes, ears or mouth look sore, swollen or are discharging
• Your cat is lethargic and less lively than normal
• Not willing to play or interact
• Cat feels excessively warm or cold
• Your cat has vomited more than once