Our furry darling may feel bad at some point in his life. Your defenses may drop, and by doing so viruses enter your body, making you sick. When that happens, we as your caregivers have to provide you with a series of care so that your health is restored as soon as possible.
For this reason, it is important to know how to care for a sick cat, something that we are going to talk about in this article so that your feline will be the same as always.
How do I know if my cat is sick?
The first thing to find out is whether he is really sick or is he just bored. Symptoms of disease are many and varied, the following being the most common:
Physical symptoms
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Seizures
- Nausea
- Cough
- Nasal and / or eye secretions
Changes in behavior
- Sadness
- Apathy
- Depression
- Irritability
So, if you have several of these symptoms and if we also see that your behavior has changed, you have to take him to the vet as soon as possible to examine you and give you the most appropriate treatment for your case.
What can I do to help you?
Once you have gone to the vet and have begun to administer the medication that he has prescribed, it is necessary that you leave your furry in a room where it can be quiet. In it you have to put his bed, feeder and drinker, and also his sandbox. It does not necessarily have to be confined, but this is something that is recommended if it has a disease that can spread to your other animals, such as feline rhinotracheitis or leukemia.
Even though I'm sick it is convenient that you give him a lot of love, that is, spend as much time as you can with him. Tell him how much you love him, caress him, let him know that you care. This way you will have the strength to get ahead, and you will recover sooner than you expect. For prevention, you should wash your hands before and after touching it.
I hope these tips are useful to you 🙂.