Symptoms of Disease: Cats

[ctivnan]

Common Symptoms of Disease in Older Cats


Loss of appetite: with liver and kidney diseases
Emaciation: with chronic gastroenteritis
Bad breath: with dental plaque and kidney disease
Incontinence: with cystitis, bladder stones, and renal gravel
Reluctance to move around: with arthrosis
Intense thirst: with diabetes, kidney and liver problems
Frequent urination: with diabetes and kidney infectionSource: Ludwig, G. 300 Questions About Cats.

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[luckycharm15]

Thanks for sharing..
Good day!

[la i]

Add to ctivnan's list

dull coat / fur loss (usually in patches) due to malnutrition

frequent gagging / choking on fur balls due to lazy salivary glands and weakening / spastic esophageal muscles

overall lethargy / depression / erratic behaviour due to emotional imbalance due to aging

bumping into things / falling off ledges due to deteriorating muscle tone and eyesight