8 Warning Signs Your Cat May Be Sick

Cats get a lot of flack for acting like Prima donnas, but as any cat lover knows, it’s mostly an act. Cats are extremely resilient, strong, and stoic: Which means they’re very good at hiding signs of sickness.

In order to keep their furry friends healthy, cat parents must be able to pick up on the warning signs of sickness. If you wait for an illness to manifest itself physically, or in an obvious way, like vomiting, you run the risk of serious damage (and a painful vet bill).

Much like humans, the key to a healthy cat is consistency. Make sure to interact with your cat often and pay attention to her habits and routines. (Hint: this is why it’s best to keep cats indoors where you can monitor all activity and there is less risk of exposure!) In this case, no news is good news. If everything proceeds as usual, you can be fairly certain your cat is in good health. It’s when things start to change that you should be concerned.

CatChannel points out that noticeable changes in any of the following could indicate that you should take a closer look:

activity

appetite

weight

behavior

frequency of litterbox use

stool consistency

urinary output

time sleeping

interactions with you

coat

breathing rate

mobility

the sound of his voice

the sound of his breathing

the way he smells

But what is it specifically about these behaviors that you should be watching for? Check out the list of specific warning signs below for more information.

8 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR CAT MAY BE SICK

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6 Big Cats Still Found Wild in the U.S.

In 2017, my local news channel ran an online piece titled, "TIMELINE: This week's San Francisco mountain lion sightings." And while the piece explicitly stated that such sightings were typically very rare, it was a little disconcerting to think even one such sighting could take place in a bustling metropolis like San Francisco.
But the reality is, as technologically advanced and digitally obsessed as our cities are, we're all pretty much just guests in the wild space on which this country is built. "Many Americans don't realize that even today we share our landscapes with wild cats," says Shari Wilcox, Ph.D., Texas Representative for national conservation organization, Defenders of Wildlife in an email interview. "From the remote stretches of Arizona where the jaguar still prowls to bobcats lounging poolside in suburban backyards; from cougars who pass before the Hollywood sign each night in Los Angeles to lynxes who bound down ski slopes. We share these spaces with wild cats across the U.S., and we have a responsibility to our feline neighbors to share these landscapes responsibly so that they have access to habitat, prey, and mates so that they may survive and thrive.

Here are the six species of wild cats you may not have known still inhabit the U.S.:

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Decoding Cat Body Language

Confused on cat body language? You're not alone! We decipher some of the most commonly asked questions about cat body language.




My 19 cats and I recently moved from a large apartment into a home that has twice the living space. Yes, that’s right: 19 cats — I also do rescue work. Aside from how hard it is to move in general, moving with cats adds a whole new layer of complexity, for both human and feline.
Moving from a smaller space into a much larger one caused some of my cats to become quite disoriented and anxious at first, although now they love all the extra space. How did I know they were feeling upset? All I had to do was look at their body language, and my cats told me exactly how they were feeling, every step of the way.

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5 Weird Things Cats Love

Everyone has behavioral quirks, and sometimes it appears that our cats have them, too. Do you find it unusual that you buy expensive cat toys and your cat would rather play with a simple hair tie? Cats may be mysterious creatures, but there’s usually a reason behind their behaviors or an explanation for their interests. If you’re curious as to why your cat likes the weird things he does, then kee

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