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Cats are animals that usually have a lot of energy. It is common for these cats to spend most of the day sleeping, this is part of their animal instinct. But if you notice that the cat is sleeping for long periods and still shows tiredness and drowsiness, or if the cat is sleeping for very long periods, you need to be aware of the animal's behavior as something may be wrong.
Cats' behaviors can indicate some signs to their guardians if something is going wrong. Therefore, paying attention to the cat's behavior is essential to discover what might be going on differently. If you have a quiet and sleepy cat at home, we from Animal Expert bring this article "My cat is very quiet, what can it be?" with useful information for you to discover what might be going wrong and how to improve the situation.
very quiet and sleepy cat
Before you understand your cat is sick or experiencing any problems, it is essential that guardians pay attention to the animal's behavior in general. Cats are generally animals that sleep many hours a day, just like other felines. According to studies[1] cats sleep an average of 12.5 hours a day, but this value can increase or decrease according to the animal's breed and lifestyle, that is, its diet, exercise routine, among others.
If you have a very quiet cat, there are some questions regarding the behavior of felines that can help you identify if something different is happening in the animal's organism, these questions are:
- Do you see the cat always lying down, even when it's awake?
- Does the cat show apathy, that is, is it indifferent to some stimuli?
- Does the cat show prostration, that is, weakness and despondency?
- Is the cat taking its daily bath?
- Is the cat feeding normally?
- Is the cat interested in playing?
In addition to these questions, you can be aware of the signs that may indicate if your pet has a health problem:
- Vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea: These are problems that do not bring unspecific information about the disease that the animal may be suffering from. These symptoms can indicate various problems such as diseases of the gastrointestinal system, liver diseases, hormonal changes, among others.
- Jaundice: Jaundice is the change in the color of the skin and mucous membranes of animals, turning yellow. Cats that have this symptom may be suffering from advanced liver disease.
- Limp: The limping behavior can be confused with paw problems, but this sign can be linked with alterations in the spinal cord and neurological system of the animal.
- Change in feces and urine: If there are these changes and they are not related to a change in the animal's diet, the cat may be experiencing a urinary tract infection, or gastrointestinal problems.
- Cough: Coughing is usually confused with choking, however, you should be aware if your pet presents this symptom, as it may be related to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
- weight change: This symptom is non-specific. The change in weight can be common in relation to the age of the animal, but changes in weight quickly and for no apparent reason can indicate that the cat may have some diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
- hair loss: It is normal for some of the animal's hairs to fall out, but if this fall is well located in a region of the cat's body, it may indicate some skin problems, or endocrine problems.
Psychological problems can make the cat very quiet
In addition to physical problems, psychological illnesses can alter the cat's behavior, leaving it with apathy and prostration. There are several reasons that can make the cat depressed and they are among them:
- Stress
- Isolation
- Deep sadness
- change residence
- change the routine
- do not walk
- unbalanced diet
You can tell if your cat is depressed by checking for any of the disease symptoms. The main signs that depressed cats show are:
- Apathy
- Inactivity
- Lack of appetite
- little affection
- prolonged sleep
- no fun
Generally, animals with apathy and prostration have health problems, so it is essential that you observe all the signs that the cat may be showing. If your pet is experiencing both physical and psychological problems, it is very important that you take him to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
The veterinarian has several exams available that help to diagnose various diseases more quickly and effectively. In addition, this is the professional legally authorized to prescribe and prescribe effective treatment methods for the disease that your animal may be experiencing, ensuring its health and well-being.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.