Cat health symptoms

Ear discharge in cats describes build up of grit and debris in the ear canal, as well as drainage of bodily fluids including blood, pus, or lymphatic fluid.

Coprophagia describes eating feces, and is an uncommon symptom in cats. Medical conditions that can lead to coprophagia in cats include malnourishment and cognitive dysfunction, but coprophagia can also be caused by under-stimulation or boredom.

A bulging eye in cats may be characterized as abnormal enlargement of the eyeball (referred to as buphthalmos) or as protrusion of the eye beyond the socket (referred to as exophthalmos).

Ptyalism is excessive drooling. The symptom is associated with a wide variety of conditions, such as oral or esophageal inflammation, tumors in or around the mouth, foreign objects stuck in the mouth, stress, and poisoning.

Pollakiuria refers to frequent urination of small amounts. It is a common symptom of conditions affecting the lower urinary tract, including urinary stones, bladder inflammation, urinary obstructions, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Exercise intolerance is defined as the decreased ability to tolerate strenuous exercise. Cats with exercise intolerance want to get up and play or run, but aren’t able to keep up without having difficulty.

Eye discharge in cats describes an abnormal amount or type of drainage of tears, mucus, blood, pus, or other fluid from the eye.