Should you separate sick cats?

Should you separate sick cats?

To answer your question, if a cat is showing only mild signs of upper respiratory infection (URI), such as serous nasal discharge and/or occasional sneezing, we do recommend leaving him/her in their current kennel.

Why would a cat hiss at a sick cat?

When a cat visits the veterinarian, it smells weird upon its return. When the household cats greet the returning cat with hisses, it naturally gets its back up and acts defensive, too. This situation can escalate beyond the posturing, particularly if the ill cat continues to make trips to and from the vet clinic.

Is it normal for a cat to be sick all the time?

It is not uncommon for cats who become sick (vomiting) to also develop an upper respiratory tract infection. This is because a large portion of cats contract certain viruses, such as herpesvirus, as kittens, and can be acting normal until they are immunocompromised.

What to do if your cat is sick at home?

This can make your cat feel ill and stop eating. It may be contagious to other cats in your home. Your vet may recommend medications to help your cat recover faster.

When to seek veterinary help for a vomiting cat?

If your cat starts vomiting again, you will need to seek veterinary help. It’s important to distinguish between acute vomiting and chronic vomiting. Chronic vomiting is defined as a cat who vomits more than once a week or has been vomiting on and off for more than three months.

Why does my cat sleep in a different position when she is sick?

Cat Sleeping Positions When Sick (and What They Mean!) Lethargy is a common symptom of many different feline illnesses. While senior cats will naturally want to rest longer than a young adult cat, the sleeping position that a cat assumes could be a sign of sickness.

Are there any signs that your cat is sick?

Here are 10 weird cat behaviors that could be signs your cat is sick. A lot of people would worry if their cat stops eating, but an increase in appetite could also be a sign of a sick cat.

This can make your cat feel ill and stop eating. It may be contagious to other cats in your home. Your vet may recommend medications to help your cat recover faster.

Cat Sleeping Positions When Sick (and What They Mean!) Lethargy is a common symptom of many different feline illnesses. While senior cats will naturally want to rest longer than a young adult cat, the sleeping position that a cat assumes could be a sign of sickness.

Why do cats turn their backs on sick cats?

Actually, I used to believe that all cats would turn their backs on other cats who were sick or dying. This response probably dates back to when they all lived in the wild and the presence of a sick cat could have led a predator to the colony. Having seen some of my own cats act this way, I was sure I was on to something.