A cat is a predator by nature. And, like a predator, she usually endures pain stoically and tries to hide her weakness from prying eyes, because in wildlife the weak do not survive, but domestic cat many features of its wild ancestors remain. A very small percentage of cats will show their weakness to their owner. Therefore, mustachioed owners have to recognize their pet’s illness by indirect signs.
I'll explain why this is needed.
Pain often accompanies many known diseases and pathologies. She is the most a clear symptom At the onset of the disease, a change in the cat's behavior can be used to recognize that it has a problem and to solve this problem BEFORE the disease progresses too far. In most cases, when the owner finally clearly sees that his pet is sick, the pathological process is no longer in progress. initial stage and often develops complications. And everyone knows: the earlier the diagnosis is made, the more successful and effective the treatment will be.
I would like to add that the cat’s body has a unique protective property: as soon as the animal begins to feel pain, the body begins to produce endorphins, which have the ability to reduce pain. At the same time, endorphins affect emotional condition. The stronger the pain, the more the cat’s behavior changes.
Inconvenience for veterinarian is that in an unfamiliar place (in a clinic) a cat will hide its discomfort as much as possible, so it is very important to tell the doctor at the appointment about your observations and how the cat behaves at home. Often people bring cats with a complaint of lameness, for example, and the cunning mustachioed one in the hands of a doctor tries to hide painful sensations when palpated, and runs around the clinic without a limp at all. In such cases, visual diagnosis becomes difficult and we pay great attention observations of the owners in order to understand what tests should be carried out.
You can determine whether a cat feels pain by observing such signs as the position of the body in space; gait; reaction to palpation and attempts to touch sore spot; emotional condition; appetite and thirst; seeking solitude; external signs, for example, the appearance of a third eyelid covering the eyes... Of course, not all cats with the signs listed below will experience pain and not all cats will show these signs when they are in pain, but I will try to collect the most full list possible manifestations pain and discomfort.
So, let's begin.
Visible signs of pain in cats:
1) Dilated pupils (although they dilate not only with pain, but also with fear, excitement and a number of diseases, as well as when the lighting changes to darker, but dilated for a long time pupils in good lighting are not the norm);
2) The cat leaves and hides, sociable cats do not want to communicate, if the cat preferred to stay away from people anyway - it becomes even more gloomy, tries to make sure that it is not touched again;
3) Does not allow himself to be touched, reacts aggressively to attempts to touch, stroke, pick up, especially if the pain is sharp or sharp (of course, there are cats that initially have such a character, but it will be noticeable from them that they are even more aggressive , than usual);
4) Unmotivated aggression: a cat growls, bites, and can also be aggressive towards a painful part of the body, if it lies and growls, and if you walk past it or touch it, it can throw itself on your arm or leg (also more likely to cause acute or severe pain);
5) The cat sits in one place in one position, reacts negatively to attempts to forcibly change its position;
6) Lethargy, apathy, depression (with long-term chronic pain, with not severe pain, some cats can react this way to any pain, almost all - to serious pathologies of internal organs), eyes can be half-closed or partially covered by the third eyelid;
7) Lack of appetite (not only a sign of pain, but also nausea, stress and many other conditions; in any case, lack of appetite for more than a day is not normal);
8) Rapid, shallow or difficult breathing (in severe pain, intoxication, excitement, stress, as well as in a number of diseases) is a very important point; cats are susceptible to respiratory distress syndrome, this is a life-threatening complication accompanied by pulmonary edema. Heavy, frequent, shallow breathing in a cat is a reason for an urgent visit to the veterinary clinic;
9) Urination in inappropriate places (here can be considered from two sides: on the one hand, pain due to diseases urinary system, on the other hand, pain in the joints, for example, the cat ignores the tray because of the sides, which are difficult for her to overcome);
10) Lameness, stretching of paws (lameness does not always mean damage to the limbs, sometimes lameness is a reflection of diseases of the internal organs);
11) Licking the disturbing area (we all know that cats lick their wounds and itchy places with a rough tongue, only their tongue is like sandpaper and this is far from good);
12) The cat stops jumping on the sofa, window sills, chairs, climbing stairs or multi-level cat house(this is how pain in the limbs, axial skeleton, pain in the pelvic cavity, weakness as a result of systemic and viral diseases are expressed);
13) Drowsiness, unusual long sleep, it is difficult to wake up even for food, if a cat is woken up - it leaves, looks for a quiet corner and sleeps again, does not respond to attempts to play, stroke and treat, as well as to other animals;
14) The cat is constantly trying to find a comfortable position, tosses and turns, moves from place to place, changes positions and cannot get comfortable in any way;
15) A loud sound - usually screaming, with acute, sharp, strong, unexpected pain (stepped on, pinched tail by a door) - here the cat lets you know that you are oh so wrong for hurting her and gives a signal for you to stop;
16) The cat stops grooming itself, licking its fur, can focus grooming only on the disturbing part of the body (if it is accessible), if the cat has abandoned grooming - this warning sign, something is wrong;
17) A plaintive meow when changing body position (when getting up, lying down, sitting down) - usually accompanies acute and sharp pains, it usually depends on the character of the cat and its proximity to the person, whether it will complain or not, it can do this when it thinks that you cannot see or hear;
18) Pain and itching in the muzzle area, especially the eyes, are accompanied by the fact that the cat rubs its eyes with its paw, constantly rubbing its muzzle against surrounding objects in an attempt to scratch the itchy place;
19) Pain and discomfort in oral cavity are also accompanied by attempts to put a paw in the mouth, rub against surrounding objects + tilting the head to the healthy side when eating food, there may be drooling;
20) Ear pain is accompanied by tilting the head to one side, the cat may also frequently shake its head and scratch its ears;
21) Disorders of defecation and urination: frequent visits to the tray, sometimes to no avail, weakness when trying to take a position for the process, constant change of position already in progress, unsuccessful attempts (empty tray);
22) Tense posture: the cat sits or stands with its back strongly hunched (usually this posture indicates pain in the abdominal cavity, but there are exceptions), sits or lies with a hunched back and head down, or on its side with its hind legs tucked.
Of course, it is not necessary that all 22 points be demonstrated by your cat; one or two alarming changes in behavior already indicate that the cat may be in pain.
Now here's a bonus: Most cats show signs of pain and anxiety when they think people and other animals can't see them. To catch changes in a cat’s behavior at the initial stage, you need to quietly observe how she behaves for some time. Unnoticed, not in the sense of “hiding,” but, for example, minding your own business and out of the corner of your eye at the cat, at the cat.
Abdominal pain in cats is the most common phenomenon. Each individual disease, in addition to pain, is accompanied by its own symptoms that are characteristic only of it.
Diseases that cause abdominal pain in a cat
When a cat is constipated, there is abdominal pain.
- and problems with intestinal patency;
- infections: campylobacteriosis, giardiasis, salmonellosis, worms, ;
- cholelithiasis;
- genitourinary pathologies;
- ascites;
- peptic ulcer;
- gynecological ailments: pyometra, endometritis.
Signs of stomach disease
A swollen belly indicates that the cat is in pain.
Common signs for all listed diseases are considered excessive restlessness - the animal cannot sit in one place for a long time.
- Problems with emptying , unnatural pose.
- Muscle tension in the peritoneal area.
- The cat won't let you in , aggressive towards its owners, constantly sleeps, does not show its former activity.
- Often observed food refusal .
- Pathological pain syndrome called abdominal pain, which, in turn, is divided into spasmodic and irritating pain.
- Spasms are observed due to damage to organ tissues and their nerve endings, most often manifesting themselves in the form of colic.
- That's how they express it intestinal and renal colic , acute course cholelithiasis, and when the muscles of the organ are stretched, the syndrome manifests itself in severity and dullness aching pain as if the stomach is full from overeating. This manifestation is short-term and soon decreases.
Aggressive behavior in a cat can cause stomach illness.
Gynecological reasons
Ovarian apoplexy in a cat.
Persistent irritant syndrome occurs due to the presence of blood in the cavity of the stomach or intestines, which may be due to a perforated ulcer or traumatic injury from foreign objects.
Also gynecological reasons– ovarian apoplexy, uterine rupture, disintegration process malignant neoplasm. The prolonged presence of this phenomenon indicates serious illness.
Symptoms and treatment of underlying causes
Intestinal obstruction is treated with Vaseline oil.
Due to such pathological factors, it develops. Usually complex cases treated with laparotomy.
Next is carried out complex treatment using mild laxatives , Vaseline oil. Vitamin therapy is prescribed to maintain general well-being, antibiotics are prescribed to prevent the development of pathological processes, immunostimulants.
Campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis can be transmitted through raw meat products.
Diarrhea is the main symptom of campylobacteriosis.
The drug diazepam is administered to relieve spasms.
Endometritis
A gynecological disease characterized by inflammation of the uterine mucosa.
Reasons may be infectious nature, hypothermia, complications after childbirth, use of hormonal contraceptive medications.
Hypothermia can cause inflammation of the lining of the uterus.
Symptoms are divided according to the course into acute and chronic course. Chronic form is so mild that There are almost no signs of illness . The only thing that can attract the owner's attention is the pet's frequent licking of the genitals, from which there may be a spotting discharge.
This type of pathology carries a danger of transition to purulent form, which will complicate treatment and call the prognosis into question.
The development of purulent course is so rapid that untimely treatment will lead to the death of the cat.
Acute form
The acute form of the disease manifests itself in an increase in temperature.
Acute form manifests itself in increased temperature, depression, general weakness, and lack of appetite. There is a strong thirst, copious discharge from the vulva. Visible genitals are swollen and inflamed.
Treatment
Treatment consists of relieving symptoms and preventing the spread of pathology. Antibiotics recommended. Stimulant drugs uterine contractions– pituitrin, oxytocin, papaverine, sinestrol. Additionally, vitamins, immunomodulators.
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Cats cannot complain about their health themselves, so their health is in your hands. You must closely monitor your animal, and at the first sign of discomfort, changes appearance or behavior to check if the cat is sick.
Any deviation from normal behavior is a cause for concern.
If in its normal state your cat behaves independently, but then suddenly seeks your company and does not leave a single step from you or, conversely, does not leave its place all day, then try to find out what happened. Don't think that a cat's purring is a sign of health. Purring can sometimes indicate pain or illness. Unexpected aggression in an always calm and docile cat can be caused by pain, fever, concussion, infection, head injury, convulsions, or a diabetic crisis, which requires medical intervention.
Signs of a Healthy Cat
A few words about what a healthy animal looks like. U healthy cat excellent appetite, smooth and shiny coat, cold and moist nose (during sleep it can be dry and warm), mucous membranes are pink and moderately moist. Signs of an animal's health are also vigor and mobility. Temperature, pulse and respiration rate are important criteria for assessing health status.
Signs of the onset of the disease
At illness The cat's behavior changes. She becomes lethargic, lies down more than usual, looks sad, tries to hide in a quiet darkened place, responds reluctantly to calls or, on the contrary, is overly excited, constantly moves around the apartment, meows pitifully or shows aggression. Movements may become awkward and coordination may be impaired. Signs of the onset of the disease are also fast fatiguability, loss of appetite, perhaps the cat does not eat anything, insomnia, or vice versa - increased drowsiness.
Normal temperature is from 38 to 39 degrees (in small kittens - up to 39.6 degrees, and in sphinxes - up to 41.5).
A rise in temperature above 40 may indicate the onset of the disease. But we should also not forget that the animal’s body temperature rises during excitement and fear, after physical exertion, as well as in hot weather, during poisoning, after electric shock or due to hyperfunction of the thyroid gland.
Remember or better yet write it down normal temperature your cat's body at rest.
The pulse reflects the frequency and rhythm of the heartbeat, as well as the force of the heart muscle impulses.
IN calm state The heart rate of a healthy cat ranges from 110 to 150 beats per minute.
U big cats and animals leading a calmer lifestyle have a slower heartbeat. The pulse increases when the temperature rises, during inflammatory processes, physical activity, overexcitation, fear and hot weather. In kittens and cats small breeds The pulse rate can reach 200 beats per minute; cats have a lower pulse rate than cats.
Count and record your cat's resting heart rate - this will help you determine in the future whether its rate has changed in a given situation. It is enough to calculate the number of shocks in 15 seconds, and then multiply the resulting value by 4.
It is convenient to determine the cat's breathing rate by movements chest, abdominal wall or wings of the nose.
Normally it is between 20 and 30 breathing movements in a minute.
Kittens and young animals, which have a more active metabolism than adults, breathe more quickly than adult cats, and females breathe more quickly than males. In addition, pregnant or lactating cats breathe at a higher rate than normal. Respiratory rate is also influenced by size and genetic factors: small cats breathe more often than large ones, which is explained by more high level metabolism and, accordingly, increased heat loss. Changes in your cat's breathing rate can be caused by fear, pain, shock, or respiratory illness. It should also be taken into account that breathing becomes more frequent in hot weather, during physical activity, and when the cat is excited. The breathing of a healthy animal after exercise is restored within a few minutes. Difficulty breathing can be caused by heatstroke or, in rare cases, a lack of calcium in the blood during lactation in females. An animal may suffocate due to heart failure or inflammation genitourinary system, as well as when swallowing a foreign object.
The coat becomes ruffled, dull, and there may be increased shedding, changes in color (yellowness) or skin elasticity.
A sick cat has discharge (purulent, mucous, etc.) from the nose, eyes, mouth and other organs. Colorless discharge may indicate anemia, yellowish discharge may indicate liver damage, bloody discharge may indicate serious infection or poisoning, and bluish discharge may indicate heart failure or disturbances in the circulatory system.
The nasal mucosa (nostril) is dry, constantly warm (a sign of elevated temperature), cracked skin, mucopurulent discharge from the nostrils, the formation of dry crusts, a whitened lobe (a sign of anemia) - sure signs of a cat’s illness.
A sick cat may experience various secretions from the eyes (transparent, purulent, mucous, etc.), squinting and lacrimation can reflect pain in the eye; in a number of diseases, yellowness of the mucous membrane and inflammation of the eyelids are observed. In conjunctivitis, poisoning and some other cases, the eyes are sometimes half-closed by the third eyelid.
As for the oral cavity, increased salivation may be observed during the disease, it is noted bad smell from the mouth, gums and tongue are covered with plaque or ulcers. The mucous membranes of the mouth and eyelids are pale, bluish or icteric.
Signs of Digestive Problems
Digestion may also be affected. Activity gastrointestinal tract changed: vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, painful bowel movements, and accumulation of gases in the intestines are noted. Foreign objects (hair, worms, etc.) appear in the feces. Drops of blood in feces (normally they should be Brown) also indicate serious internal pathology - usually bleeding in the large intestine. ABOUT stomach bleeding, or bleeding in the anterior intestine, is indicated by tarry stool of a dark, almost black color. Clarified feces are a sign of liver disease (lack of bile, etc.). Foamy feces are an indicator of a bacterial infection.
Signs of problems with the genitourinary system
From the genitourinary system, the following abnormalities may be observed: increased urination, urinary incontinence, lack of urination, pain during bowel movements Bladder, change in color (normal urine is yellow) and amount of urine, unpleasant odor, mucopurulent discharge from the genitals, hunched back, stiff gait, pain in the lumbar region. A sweetish smell from the mouth may also indicate that your cat has kidney problems. Diseases that make it difficult to urinate and pass food can be a tumor, prostate hypertrophy, hemorrhoids, cystitis, and urolithiasis.
Other signs
Breathing becomes frequent or, conversely, rare and cautious (if painful), wheezing, wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath appear. Shortness of breath in a cat may be caused by increased physical activity, asthma, inflammation or emphysema of the lungs, which, in turn, are a consequence of poisoning. Difficulty breathing is observed with pleurisy, heart failure, anemia, and worms. In older cats, a sign of heart failure may be a cough.
Lymphatic system. Increased sizes lymph nodes, as a rule, indicate the presence inflammatory process. Most often involved in this process submandibular lymph nodes, so you should learn to find and feel them.
Increased thirst may be associated with colds, diabetes, dropsy, renal failure, or kidney disease, and if physical weakness and smell from the mouth are added to it, then this most likely indicates uremia.
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Vomiting develops in response to poisonous herbs entering the stomach and in general during poisoning, when helminthic infestation, travel in transport. Vomiting and increasing physical weakness in combination with constipation indicate intestinal obstruction and the presence of a foreign body in the intestine.
Yellowness of the mucous membranes can be a sign of hepatitis, poisoning, leptospirosis.
Increased salivation occurs when the tongue and oral cavity are damaged, when foreign body into the esophagus, with thermal and sunstroke, for poisoning and some liver diseases. It may also be a symptom of such terrible disease like madness.
But these signs of diseases, as a rule, do not appear all at the same time: usually one symptom is most pronounced, and the rest accompany it (in one or another combination). The improvement in the cat’s well-being and recovery can be judged after the disappearance of all painful manifestations characteristic of a particular disease.
The posture of a cat can tell you a lot. A healthy animal rests or sleeps in a relaxed position, with its torso straightened and limbs stretched out. A sick cat takes a forced position that helps reduce pain or any other discomfort. In particular, with heart disease, a cat stands with its forelimbs spread wide apart - this makes breathing easier; The cat holds the injured limb suspended; at urolithiasis Possible intermittent lameness on the hind legs on the left or right, according to a diseased kidney, etc.
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Do you know when your cat is in pain? "Certainly!" – many will rush to answer with confidence. But not everything is so simple; “seeing” a cat’s pain is not at all as easy as it might seem at first glance.
Hidden suffering
Cats hide their pain, and this is natural for them. Unlike dogs and some other animals, cats can behave quite normally in appearance, despite painful sensations. They do not publicly demonstrate their pain, but, left alone, they begin to intensively lick the sore area.
So why do cats hide their pain? main reason- the instinct of self-preservation. In nature, a sick or injured animal is extremely vulnerable to attack. The wild ancestors of the cat tried not to make unnecessary sounds, quickly find a safe shelter and hide there. Cats are not herd animals, unlike dogs, for whom open display of their emotions helps to gain support. The cat will hide the pain until the last moment, as long as it has the strength.
Studies have shown that when an animal experiences pain, it begins to intensively produce endorphins, which affect the emotional state and dull sensations.
Cats do not show pain in the way we are accustomed to, the way we ourselves and some other pets would. Because of this feature, veterinarians and cat owners have long mistakenly believed that cats do not experience pain at all. But this is nothing more than one of the many myths about cats.
If there is no contact and trust between a cat and its owner, it will endure and hide its problem until the last moment. Severe pain is a major biological stressor and affects multiple aspects physical health animal, including wound healing and resistance to infectious diseases. Studies have shown that surgical cats whose pain is controlled before and after the procedure recover much better than those whose pain was not properly addressed.
Pain varies
The pain can be acute or chronic. If it's acute, it's usually easy enough to see, because... If the circumstances under which it arose are obvious (trauma, surgery, etc.), then chronic pain is more difficult to notice: there are no obvious damage or changes in behavior. Nevertheless, chronic pain detected in time can save a cat’s life, because she happens to be important symptom diseases.
Reasons acute pain may be: surgical trauma; fractures of limbs and other bones; injuries received as a result of accidents; diseases of the genitourinary system; corneal ulcers.
Most common reasons chronic pain– arthritis (osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease), pain due to diseases such as cancer. The animal suffers chronic pancreatitis(inflammation of the pancreas), chronic wounds, chronic cystitis.
In addition, animal psychologists say that cats can experience emotional pain and a feeling similar to grief in people.
Dangerous symptoms
Determining whether your cat is in pain is like playing detective: you must carefully observe and evaluate the slightest changes in your pet's behavior.
First, draw analogies with yourself. If the cat has to surgery, she is injured or has a “human” disease that causes us pain, we can assume that the cat is also uncomfortable.
Secondly, pay attention to the slightest changes in your pet’s behavior. This is the first sign of pain or an incipient disease. The better you know your cat and its habits, the faster you can understand that something is wrong with it. To recognize pain, you need to know what behavior is normal for a cat: its level of activity, gait, appetite, water consumption, duration of sleep, sleeping position and other characteristics.
What signs might indicate that a cat is in pain?
1. Behavior change
If a super active cat suddenly starts sleeping most of the day, this could be a sign of illness. This is also indicated, on the contrary, by the hyperactivity and restlessness of a usually calm cat.
The animal may lose interest in its favorite food and water, and its food preferences change.
The cat may become irritable and even show aggression towards other pets or people.
A sign of pain may also be a lack of desire to visit your usual favorite places. For example, used to be a cat she loved to sit on the windowsill or at the head of the bed, but now you don’t notice her there. If she has stopped jumping as often and high as before, has difficulty climbing stairs, there has been a decrease in her motor activity in general, changing the place of sleep to one that is easier to reach is all abnormal.
One of the common problems in older cats is teeth. Therefore, if your pet has become angry and gloomy, it is unlikely that this is simply due to old age. Perhaps the cat is being tortured sore teeth, and once this problem is solved, it will be just as fun again.
2. The desire to be left alone
The cat shows in every possible way that it wants to be left alone. If she growls or hisses when petted, touched, or picked up, this is sure sign that something is bothering her.
3. Finding a secluded place
The cat knows that pain makes it vulnerable, so it will try to hide or find a safe shelter. Thus, she will be able to avoid encounters with stronger animals and not become their victim. Therefore, the animal can reduce communication with owners and other pets.
4. Too long sleep or sleeping in one position
Pay attention to the position in which your cat sleeps. If she begins to choose one position, especially if this was not typical for her before, think about it: perhaps there is a problem behind this.
5. Licking the same area
Cats experiencing pain, in the hope of finding relief at the site of its localization, often and persistently lick the area. So, with a relapse of cystitis, cats may begin to intensively lick their belly.
6. Reluctance to take care of yourself
Being dirty and unkempt is not normal for adult animals. Cats are notoriously clean people and are great at grooming themselves. Therefore, if a pet has lost interest in its appearance, this is a reason to show it to the veterinarian.
7. Staring at nothing
Glazed and wide open eyes, especially coupled with an unnatural posture, it is often said that the animal is suffering greatly. The eyes in general can be an indicator of pain in a cat, regardless of whether the pain is located in the eye itself or in another part of the body. Cats in pain will have dilated pupils.
8. Changes related to the “toilet” issue and visiting the litter box
Cats with joint problems may find it painful to sit on the litter tray “as usual.” In this regard, urine may end up above the sides of the “toilet”.
9. Constant purring
A cat's purring is a means of communication and self-healing. She purrs not only to bring us joy and to show other cats that she is friendly towards them. In this way the animal can calm down: it makes similar sounds in stressful situations, during childbirth and trauma.
Various studies have shown that with the help of purring, cats are able to reduce their pain and even speed up recovery. Sound vibrations in the frequency range of rumbling promote healing and increase density bone tissue. Your cat's constant, incessant purring is a good reason to pay attention to her.
If you notice the “suspicious” behavior of your pet described above, take it to a veterinarian for examination; do not try to diagnose the cat yourself. In addition to the fact that pain is just a symptom of the onset of a disease, be aware that many painkillers for humans are contraindicated for cats. Consult your doctor, he will prescribe the drug, dosage and dosage interval.
Irina KOSTYUCHENKO, felinologist
Nadrukavana ў "Native Prirodze"
When a cat has a stomach ache, there can be many reasons for the unpleasant phenomenon. It is important to find out the cause of the disorder as soon as possible and carry out full treatment of the disease. In some cases, the life of the animal depends on the speed of diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Abdominal pain in a pet can be noticed by certain symptoms. The owner needs not to miss them and promptly pay attention to the deterioration of his pet’s well-being.
Causes and symptoms
An unpleasant phenomenon can be caused by reasons so different in nature that the owner will not be able to independently understand exactly what happened to his four-legged friend unless he is a veterinarian himself. Knowing the cause of the problem, you can decide what to do if your cat has a stomach ache.
1. Constipation
- plaintive meow;
- restless running of the animal around the apartment;
- useless attempts in an attempt to cleanse the intestines, which the animal makes not even on the tray.
If there are sharp elements in the intestines, such as bone fragments, they can lead to rupture of the intestines, which threatens the cat with death if the owner does not take timely measures. Symptoms that a cat has a stomach ache are dilated pupils and aggressive behavior when trying to touch a problem area.
2. Peritonitis
A dangerous condition in which a cat develops purulent inflammation in the abdominal cavity. The animal’s health deteriorates sharply, the cat meows in pain, its stomach swells. The temperature rise occurs sharply and to significant levels. Even with urgent veterinary care It is not always possible to save a pet, since pus melts tissues and leads to organ death. Successful therapy is only possible if internal organs not badly hurt, but the animal is strong and with good immunity. Abdominal pain in cats persists for some time even after recovery.
If the disease is caused by a coronavirus, then the animal is doomed. A sick cat will live a maximum of one year. To alleviate the condition, you will need to give painkillers. The owner must understand that in the end, most likely, the pet will have to be euthanized.
3. Intestinal allergies
If a cat has an intolerance to any food, it may experience increased gas production, which leads to intestinal distension and causes pain. At the same time, the cat develops the following symptoms::
- temperature increase;
- skin itching;
- diarrhea;
- profuse drooling;
- lacrimation.
The problem can be resolved quite easily with the help of a summer house antihistamines and means to stop increased gas formation.
4. Pancreatitis
An inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which can have an acute or chronic course. When a cat is sick, pain occurs. The animal's pupils are constantly dilated due to pain, which can be very severe. There is often blood in the feces. Without treatment, your pet can easily die.
5. Gallstone disease
It usually occurs in obese cats. The disease poses a serious danger, as it can cause rupture of the gallbladder if its ducts are completely blocked. When palpating the cat’s abdomen, the gallbladder is painful and enlarged due to illness.
At the moment when a sick animal develops an attack, the following symptoms of the pathological condition occur:
- severe trembling;
- temperature increase;
- jaundice.
Sometimes strong meowing is possible due to unbearable pain.
6. Problems of the urinary system.
Diseases of the urinary system, in which there is an increase in pressure on the internal organs of the abdominal cavity, are the reason that the cat has pain in the lower abdomen. You can notice a disturbance in your pet’s condition by the paucity of urine excreted and the presence of a small amount of blood in it.
7. Poisoning
A cat can get poisoned various reasons. provoke dangerous condition poisonous leaves can be eaten indoor plant or products unsuitable for pets. It is the latter that most often cause cat health problems. Sometimes owners try to treat their pet to something special for him and don’t even think about what they can do to him very badly. In some cases, poisoning can cause the death of a cat. Poisoned four-legged friends consuming the following food and drink:
- alcohol - if you give a cat a drink, the liver will seriously malfunction and can cause a dangerous condition, which will be accompanied by pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and if the animal’s body is weak, it can even cause death;
- chocolate and cocoa - these products can cause severe violations at work of cardio-vascular system and pancreas. Pain after such a treat in a cat first occurs in the stomach, and then spreads to the chest;
- tea and coffee - harmful effects, the same as chocolate;
- Avocado - the substance persin is a strong toxin for cats. If you treat your pet with this delicacy, then he will experience abdominal pain, diarrhea and severe upset. If the cat has a weak heart, the treat can cause death;
- milk - adult cats cannot digest lactose, which is part of it. Because of this, their intestines are overloaded, and pain, diarrhea and vomiting occur. If the animal really wants milk, then he should be given dairy products, but only in moderation. You can also treat your cat with a small amount goat milk, which is much easier for a cat to digest;
- feeding low-quality food - do not give cats spoiled meat and fish. They, like people, will be poisoned by them and will suffer from diarrhea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain. In case of severe poisoning, there is a serious threat to life.
You should not include questionable foods in your cat’s diet that are unknown whether they will harm the cat or not. Stomach problems in cats are not that uncommon.
8. Helminthic lesions
9. Problems with the uterus
When a cat is not spayed and is experiencing abdominal pain, gynecological problems should be considered first. The most common diagnosis is endometritis, which leads to inflammation of the uterine lining. The disease is bacterial and fungal in nature. The pathogen is transmitted sexually.
When sick in acute form the cat has a strong, persistent thirst, elevated temperature, enlargement of the lower abdomen and inflammation of the loop. Also due to severe pain a pet, even the most affectionate one, does not allow itself to be touched. Treatment is required urgently.
A cat’s stomach can hurt for many reasons, and in order to accurately answer the question of what the pet is suffering from and provide quality treatment, a visit to a veterinarian is necessary. Today you can quickly identify almost any disease and prescribe it in one go necessary treatment
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