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.

Lymphadenopathy, or enlarged lymph nodes, is swelling of the lymph nodes due to infection, inflammation, or the presence of tumor cells in the nodes.

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.

Flatulence (also known as ‘passing gas’ or ‘farting,’ among others) is a natural bodily process where gasses built up in the gastrointestinal system are released through the rectum.

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).

Crossed eyes (strabismus) is a common symptom in cats where one or both eyes have abnormal, persistent positioning. Strabismus can be congenital and is most often seen in Siamese, Himalayan, and flame point Persian breeds.