How to understand that a cat is sick: a simple diagnostic method

Let them say that a cat has almost a dozen lives left in reserve. Responsible pet owners do not ignore the symptoms of diseases and rush to make an appointment with a veterinarian.

In some cases, you can diagnose illnesses yourself. Here are some examples.

In order to understand what happened to your pet, you just need to pay attention to the color of your cat’s gums.

In a normal state, they should be a healthy light pink color. If abnormal, the color changes to dark pink and even dark red. All this may serve as a reason for a visit to the vet.

Here are some diseases that can cause your pet's gums to turn red.

Gingivitis

The gums may become red and swollen, and plaque may form at the same time. It may progress to a severe stage without dental intervention.

Stomatitis

This is an inflammation that can spread to the gums, tongue, etc. and can develop simultaneously with gingivitis. The pet may become lethargic and lose appetite.

Heat stroke

If the cat has been in the heat and in a room with poor ventilation for a long time, then dark red gums and tongue may be a symptom.

At the same time, your heart rate will increase, vomiting and shortness of breath will occur.

Poisoning

Redness of the gums can also be caused by poisoning. Then the pupils dilate, shortness of breath and vomiting appear. It can be caused by eating vegetation or seeds.

If a cat has eaten rat poison, red spots may appear on the gums, ears, or eyes.

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• 18 April 2023

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