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You should never ignore cat symptoms if detected. They can serve as warnings to your pet’s health which may be life threatening, if untreated. As part of the family, if your cat is sick, he should be taken care of in the same way as any other sick member of the family.

But how do you know when your cat is sick? At the very least, it would be sensible to be able to identify the symptoms of common cat sicknesses. There are some cat illnesses which appear to be mild but can turn serious. So you need to be observant as cats are well known for recovering before you realize they are unwell.

Watch your cat’s behaviour closely for symptoms of illness. Any time you feel something isn’t right, you must take immediate action.

1. Coughing
Your cat can cough and this is normal if it happens only occasionally; as a fur ball it licked may have irritated its throat. However, if the cough continues and becomes persistent, take your cat to the vet.

2. Diarrhea
Take your cat to the vet  promptly if it is suffering from diarrhea. Problems like dehydration can be serious and may damage your pet’s health.

3. Fever
Just like we humans suffer from a fever, so can cats. Use you fingers to feel the ears and if they feel abnormally warm, your cat is having a fever. Let her have plenty or rest and water to prevent dehydration. Check with you vet if necessary to be safe.

4. Vomiting
Many new cat owners are worried when they see their pet throw up. It is not uncommon for cats to vomit. They clean themselves up by licking their fur very often and the fur balls which irritate their throats cause them to vomit. The problem can get serious if your cat vomits excessively and that is the time when you should seek professional help.

Besides the above signs, you should also learn to detect if there is any change of your cat’s behavior. if your cat is losing weight or even refusing to eat and drink. These symptoms will indicate to you that she is not feeling well. To make sure your cat is living a happy and healthy life, you will know as a responsiblke cat owner, that you should observe  your cat for any symptoms.

The author lives and works in Spain operating an ecommerce site selling purse hangers, purse hooks and bracelet purse hooks.