Your cat is a wonderful friend, and you share a lot of life experiences. However, she doesn’t readily let you know when she is sick. Why is this?

Cats instinctually hide their symptoms of sickness in an effort to appear strong at all times. This was useful to cats in the wild, as it kept predators from knowing that they weren’t feeling well and consequently may not be able to flee from danger the way they normally would. Your pet still tries to hide that she isn’t feeling like herself, so you will need to pick up on some subtle hints that she may still be showing. Pay attention to changes in her eating and elimination habits, as these will be likely to change, as will her activity level. Your local Arlington, TX vet can help you care for your pet.