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5 signs of damaged internal organs in cats

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
There are no five major signs of damage to a cat’s internal organs. Common signs include laziness, vomiting, diarrhea, bad breath, yellow skin, weight loss, changes in the color of feces, and shortness of breath. When this symptom occurs in a cat's body, it is an abnormal phenomenon, indicating that the internal organs are damaged. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then further treatment according to the specific conditions of the disease. By actively cooperating with the doctor for treatment, it can Control the development of the disease, reduce damage to internal organs, and facilitate the normal development of the body.

1. Laziness

If a cat feels unwell or has pain in its internal organs, it will become more lazy and lose interest in its favorite toys and other activities. In this case, the pet owner can observe the cat's status again. If the cat shows other symptoms or is depressed, he must immediately take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a systematic examination to find out the cause and provide targeted treatment.

2. Vomiting

Damage to internal organs may affect the digestive system, slowing down the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting normal absorption and digestion of food, resulting in vomiting. If the cat still has a desire to drink after vomiting, you can feed the cat warm purified water to avoid dehydration, and use probiotics to help intestinal digestion. If the cat is vomiting and unable to eat or drink, you need to temporarily fast and water-free and take the cat with you. Go to the pet hospital for antiemetic injection treatment.

3. Diarrhea

When internal organs are damaged, it may affect the excretory system, causing the number of bowel movements to continue to increase. In severe cases, it may cause dehydration and affect normal body activities. Cats need to be rehydrated in a timely manner and given probiotics to relieve diarrhea symptoms.

4. Bad breath

If the digestive system is damaged, it will cause excessive gastric acid secretion, and then acid reflux into the oral cavity, resulting in bad breath. Cats need to be brushed regularly and their mouths need to be rinsed after feeding to relieve bad breath.

5. Yellowing of the skin

If the liver is damaged, it will affect the normal operation of the body, lead to an increase in bilirubin content in the body, and cause changes in the color of the eyes and around the mouth. , and also cause skin to turn yellow.

6. Weight loss

If the damage to the digestive system is severe, it will affect normal eating, resulting in a lack of a large amount of food in the body.Nutrients cannot maintain the normal functioning of the body, resulting in continued weight loss.

7. The color of the excrement changes

If the color of the cat’s excrement changes, for example, the color becomes lighter, it may be due to kidney damage.

8. Shortness of breath

The respiratory system is also one of the internal organs. When the respiratory system is damaged, it will affect normal breathing, resulting in a lack of a large amount of oxygen in the body, causing respiratory failure. rapid. If this happens, please give the cat oxygen treatment immediately.

It is necessary to observe the physical condition of the cat at any time in daily life. If the symptoms continue to worsen, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.