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 a 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
Not eating or eating much more than normal
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

A decreased appetite can be a sign your cat is ill.
Here’s a list of some symptoms that may indicate your cat is suffering from ill health and should see a vet