How to Judge if a Cat has Gastroenteritis

Judging whether a cat has gastroenteritis can be done by observing its mental state, appetite, and stool shape. First, if the cat shows symptoms such as lethargy, fluctuating appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea, and the stool is black or dark green, accompanied by blood threads or clots, it indicates that the cat may have gastroenteritis. Secondly,owners can also perform a palpation on the cat's abdomen. If the cat is very sensitive and shows resistance, it can further indicate that the cat has gastroenteritis. However, the final diagnosis should still be confirmed by a pet hospital.

Observe the cat's mental state and appetite

When a cat is sick, its mental state and appetite are usually affected. Therefore, if the owner finds that the cat has symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, it can be preliminarily diagnosed as gastroenteritis. As the disease has already affected the cat's appetite, it is necessary to take it to the pet hospital promptly for confirmation of the specific cause of the inflammation and subsequent treatment of the primary disease.

Touch the cat's abdomen

Because gastroenteritis in cats can cause abdominal pain, owners can gently stroke or touch the cat's abdomen with their fingers. If the cat shows strong resistance and flees quickly, it can further indicate that the cat has gastroenteritis.

Observe the cat's stool shape

Diarrhea or loose stools are typical symptoms of gastroenteritis in cats. If the owner observes that the cat has diarrhea, and there is undigested food in the stool, with a bad smell, or the stool is black or dark green, accompanied by blood threads or clots, it can basically confirm that the cat has gastroenteritis.

Note: If blood threads are found in the cat's stool, it means that the inflammation is already severe. At this time, the owner should immediately take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment, so as not to delay the illness.