Cat Command and Answers

Any change in the normal behavior of the cat is a reason to worry even if he turns to be agreeable. If he normally was timid and now wants to be constant with you, or if it remains in the same position the whole day, be alert, before a possible existence of a problem. An unexpected worry. Do not suppose that if the cat is purring he is healthy and satisfied. An unexpected purring can indicate pain or discomfort.

Sounds and activities: Learn to recognize the unusual sounds that your cat expresses and are cause of alarm, as that strange noise that seems like the chattering of teeth that it does when it spies a prey through the window, or those who precede the vomit of a ball of hair. Then, be alert before any other unaccustomed noise and see if the routine of the animal is altered. The abnormal sounds are always symptoms of serious problems that need veterinarian attention within the same day. Changes in the activities and routines generally are enough reason for doing a complete recognition and go to the Vet's Office the same week.

Cat Breathing: The changes in the normal way of breathing of a cat can be due to fear, or some pain or shock, as well as to injuries or diseases of the respiratory system. After doing exercise, the breathing of a healthy cat is regulated passed some minutes. Remember that these animals do not pant so easily as the dogs. When they do it, generally it is a consequence of a stroke of heat or, in few occasions, of a hypocalcaemia crisis (low level of calcium in the blood) in the case of females who nurse his babies. Some felines that have a cardiac sickness have episodes of panting.

Some castrated males do it because of the inflammation of the urethra due to an inferior urinary sickness.

Breathing: Observe the breathing of your cat, Is it difficult?

• Yes-First aids, go to the veterinarian NOW.
• Is it hard?
  Yes, Go to the veterinarian NOW
• Superficial?
  Yes, Go to the veterinarian NOW
• Quick?
  Yes, whitish gums, fast cardiac rhythm = shock
  Go to the veterinarian NOW
• Very slow?
  Yes, whitish gums, fast cardiac rhythm = shock
  Go to the veterinarian NOW
• Breathing?
  Go to the veterinarian the same day    12 hrs
• Cough? YES
  If he continues to cough 24 hours after, phone the veterinarian for advice
• Pant
  Does he pant with intensity and continuously?  YES
  Go to the veterinarian NOW
• Normal pant     NO.

Related to conducts

Has the cat a glassy gaze? YES
Possible pain or injury .
Go to the veterinarian  NOW

Has he stressed aspect? Does he take the claws to the mouth? Does he have the neck stuck-up? Is his tongue blue/purple? Does he secrete much salivation?, Is he asphyxiated?  YES

Examine the mouth and throat looking for a rare body.

Go to the veterinarian  NOW