If you notice any of these symptoms or any other behaviors in your cat, please contact your veterinarian for an appointment.
1. Inappropriate Elimination
- Urinating outside of the box
- Defecating outside of the box
- Increase or decrease in urination
- Urinating more frequently
2. Changes in Interaction
- Isolation
- Demanding more attention
3. Lethargy
- Sleeping more
- Decrease in usual activity
4. Decreased or increased appetite
5. Decreased or increased water intake
6. Unexplained weight loss or gain
7. Changes in grooming
- Lack of grooming
- Patches of hair loss
- Greasy skin
- Red, irritated skin
8. Signs of stress
- Depression (hanging head, unresponsive)
- Restlessness (an increase in usual activity)
- Isolation
9. Changes in vocalization
- Howling
- Crying in the litter box
10. Bad breath