4 Things You Must Know About Your Cat Behavior

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Knowing your cat is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a cat owner. This ensures that you know when your cat is sick. Once their behavior changes, this could indicate a sign of illness and you should take them to the vet. Cats won't often let their owners know when they are hurt or feeling ill, so you must take note of their behaviors to ensure that you absolutely know when the vet needs to be called. Here are four things you should know about your cat:

1. Eating Habits: If you have a feeding schedule for your cat, you should know what their reaction is when you feed them. Do they eat the whole bowl right away or does it take an hour or two? If you leave food out for them all day, you will want to know how often you have to fill it back up again. If you notice that there is a change in your cat's appetite, it's a sign that you should take your cat to the vet. 
2. Their Feces: Knowing what your cat's feces looks like is not pleasant, but it's important. If your cat is an outdoor cat, you should still check their feces whenever you can so you have an idea as to when their normal size, shape, and color changes. This is important because any changes can indicate a lack of proper nutrition or some other kind of internal illness that is causing it. If your cat uses a litter box, you should also be wary if they start urinating outside of it. This could indicate a urinary tract infection, which should be treated right away. 
3. Grooming Habits: Cats spend a good amount of their time grooming themselves. If they suddenly stop grooming and it becomes noticeable due to greasy and unkept fur, it's a sign that your cat could be suffering from arthritis or other injury. You should also take note if your cat is grooming too much in a certain area, this could indicate fleas, ticks, or skin irritation.
4. ​Sociability: Most cats are highly sociable with both their owners and other pets in the house. If you notice that your cat is withdrawn or not to be seen during a larger part of the day, you should take them to the vet. If you have a female cat, this could be a sign of pregnancy. 

By knowing these four things about your cat, you can be sure that you definitely know when a trip to the vet is a must. Find out more here. 

16 February 2016