Cat health symptoms

Gastric noises, called borborygmi, occur during normal digestion and are usually harmless. Any change in a cat's intestinal bacteria can alter the frequency and severity of gastric noises.

Scooting is a behavior where the pet sits, lifts its rear legs into the air and uses its front legs to drag the anal area across the floor. This is a normal behavior in response to itchiness, but becomes a medical concern if it is excessive or accompanied by other symptoms, especially around the perineal area.