Cat Injury Symptoms

Cats' body language can indicate when injury strikes. Cats tend to curl up tightly with the nose pointed towards the floor when injured. Recognize the signs and seek medical attention for any of the following cat injury symptoms.

  1. Limping

    • Limping denotes a bone, ligament, tendon or muscle injury that should be investigated by a veterinarian.

    Refusal to Eat or Drink

    • Monitor eating and drinking closely at all times to increase awareness of potential injury. Cats will stop eating and drinking when in excessive pain.

    Lethargy

    • When a cat remains unresponsive to your voice or touch, this lethargic response requires a vet visit immediately to determine its cause.

    Vomiting

    • Pain sometimes produces vomiting as a stress response in cats. Take all episodes of vomiting seriously, since your animal may be reacting to an internal injury that you are unaware of.

    Diarrhea

    • Loose stools can result from internal injuries due to falls and should be considered serious, especially when paired with other physical symptoms.