To determine whether a cat has gastroenteritis, you can observe the mental state, appetite, and feces shape. First of all, if the cat is found to have symptoms such as listlessness, fluctuations in appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., and the feces is black or black-green with blood streaks and blood clots, it means that the cat is likely to have gastroenteritis. Secondly, you can also palpate the cat's abdomen. If the cat is very sensitive and resists, you can further determine that the cat has gastroenteritis, but in the end, it must be subject to the examination of the pet hospital.
1. Observe the cat’s mental state and appetite
When a cat is sick, its mental state and appetite will be affected to a certain extent. Therefore, if the owner finds that the cat has abnormal symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, etc., it can be initially determined to be gastroenteritis. Because the disease has affected the cat's appetite, it must be taken to the pet hospital for diagnosis in time to see what is causing the inflammation and to treat the original disease.
2. Touch the cat’s abdomen
Because cats with gastroenteritis will have symptoms of abdominal pain, the owner can gently stroke the cat’s abdomen with his hands or gently touch the cat’s abdomen with his fingers. If the cat shows great resistance and quickly escapes, it can be further determined that the cat is suffering from gastroenteritis.
3. Observe the shape of the cat’s feces
Diarrhea or loose stools are typical symptoms of cats suffering from gastroenteritis, so if you observe a cat with diarrhea and undigested feces If the food smells bad, or the feces is black or dark green, with blood streaks and blood clots, then it is basically certain that the cat has gastroenteritis.
Note: If blood streaks are found in the cat’s feces, it means that the inflammation has become more serious. At this time, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment immediately to avoid Delay illness.
