![]() Many cats love to play with strings or string-like objects (such as dental floss, holiday tinsel, or ribbon), but those strings can be dangerous for your cat. There are several causes of breathing changes, but the most common are feline asthma, heart disease, or lung disease. By the time an owner notices changes in the cat’s breathing, it may be late in the progression of the cat’s lung disease. ![]() Often, cats hide the signs of breathing problems by simply decreasing their activity. Rat or mouse poison interferes with blood clotting so you may see weakness from internal blood loss or visible blood in the urine or stool. Tylenol may cause an unusual swelling of the head and changes the cat’s blood color from red to chocolate brown. Antifreeze will often cause wobbliness or a drunken appearance first, then progresses to vomiting/weakness as the kidneys fail. The signs your cat displays depends on the type of poison he or she has encountered. The most common cat toxins include antifreeze, Tylenol, and rat or mouse poison. Owners are often unaware that their home contains multiple products that are poisonous to felines. The combination of their curious nature and unique metabolism (the way their body breaks down chemicals) makes cats vulnerable to toxins. Female cats are less likely to become obstructed due to their wider urinary tract. Veterinary treatments may include a urinary catheter, intravenous fluids, and pain management. Expect your cat to be hospitalized at least 36 hours for treatment of this condition. There are reports of cats developing kidney failure and dying within 12 hours after the onset of signs. ![]() You should consider these signs a serious emergency and seek veterinary care immediately. In later stages of the obstruction, cats may cry loudly, vomit, and become lethargic. More often than not, despite a cat’s straining, there may be no urine or even just a drop produced. You may notice a very small stream of urine that contains blood. They will often attempt to urinate in unusual places such as in a bath tub or on a plastic bag. This is a condition in which a cat, usually male, is unable to urinate due to a blockage in the urethra (the tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside environment).Ĭats will show a sudden onset of restless behavior, which includes frequent trips in and out of the litter box. Below is a list of some of the most common cat emergencies and their signs. Knowing signs of illness is crucial in determining when to seek emergency care for your cat. Some injuries are obvious, such as a cat with an open wound, while others have more subtle signs that can be equally dangerous if left untreated. They have unique signs of emergency conditions that often go unrecognized by owners. Cats often become reclusive and hide when they are not feeling well, which makes knowing when they need to be seen by your veterinarian a challenge.
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