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Cat Behaviors That Could Be Signs of a Sick Cat

 

 

He’s a Little Cranky

If your sweet cat suddenly seems unusually irritable, it could be a sign your cat is sick.

“Increasing irritability can be an indication of pain and/or senility,” Dr. Barrack says. For example, cats with joint or back pain might react aggressively if you touch the area that hurts, and things like hyperthyroidism can cause your cat to be hyperactive, reacting in what sometimes seems to be a hostile manner.