You know your cat better than anyone else and, if you're at all concerned, you shouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone to your vet. It's always better to be safe than sorry and no vet will mind a false alarm.
Kittens may need several visits in their first year for vaccinations. Adult cats generally benefit from annual check-ups, while senior or special-needs cats might require more frequent visits.
Call your vet if you notice any of the following:
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhoea or constipation
Coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing
Bleeding
Limping
Dirty eyes or ears
Lethargy, tiredness or less active
Excessive scratching or very red skin
Increased thirst
Difficulty passing urine
Crying in pain or mewing
Swollen legs or joints
Anything else that worries you.
The last of these is important.
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It can be easy to miss the signs your cat is sick; they don't all resemble the colds that people contract from time to time.
As any caring cat owner knows, a routine visit to the vet is anything but routine. Regular examinations are the right thing to do, but try telling that to your cat.
If you have a senior-aged cat, learn why its so important to take her to regular vet visits & blood work, especially if she has a health condition.
Understand reasons why your cat might be limping, from joint problems to excessive jumping, as well as when you should be concerned and how you can help.
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