Signs You Need to Take Your Cat to the Vet

Sometimes it's hard to tell when your cat needs to go to the vet's office. For anyone who has ever been unsure of when to bring their cat to the vet, the following symptoms are signs your cat should be taken in immediately:

• Signs of abdominal pain. Your cat could be pawing at its stomach, he might be crouched instead of sitting in a relaxed position, or he might wince or try to bite your hand when you touch his stomach. There are several illnesses and conditions that could be causing this to occur.
• Bleeding from the eyes and ears.
• If it seems like your cat cannot see. If your cat keeps running into things or is afraid to walk or move, it could be that he can't see, and is suffering from glaucoma or a detached retina.
• Trouble breathing. Any sign that your cat is wheezing or having difficulty breathing is a sign that he needs medical attention right away. He could have something caught in his throat that is blocking his airways. He might also be having an allergic reaction, suffering from an asthma attack, or experiencing heart problems.
• Trouble urinating. If your cat keeps going to the litter box but is not actually urinating, or if your cat cries while trying to urinate, he could be experiencing urinary blockage, which can be fatal.
• Seizures. Seizures can be brought on by a number of things. It's important to see a veterinarian right away if your cat is convulsing, twitching, or spasming.
• Staggering or walking crooked. Your cat may have an ear infection, neurological disordered, or poisoning.
• Excessive vomiting. Your cat could be sick or he could have swallowed a foreign object that is unsafe for digestion.
• Refusing to put weight on their limbs. If your cat doesn't want to walk or put pressure on their paw or leg, they may have broken or fractured it, or have sustained some type of penetration, wound, or laceration that is causing him pain.

If your cat is exhibiting any of these signs or symptoms, make sure to see your veterinarian right away. If you need help finding a vet near you, click here to search our nationwide veterinary database!