How do you know if your cat has liver failure?

Answer 1

If your cat is making a weird noise or, like mewing in a weird way. Especially if there are signs like limping and some body part twisted the wrong way.

Answer 2

Reluctance to Eat and Drink

As a cat's body begins the process of shutting down, the animal will gradually refrain from eating and drinking. As a result, you'll also notice a reduction in the amount of urine and feces released, and the urine will begin to take on a darker coloring.

Distraction/Disorientation

Many cats seem to become distracted during the dying process. They appear unaware of much of what is going on around them, and often will just stare into the distance at nothing in particular.

In what appears to be an extension of the distracted aspect, some cats also become a little disoriented. They don't seem to recognize their owners as they once did, and they are sometimes startled by sudden noises or touches. At times like this, it's very important to take a slow and gentle approach with your pet. Speak softly to announce your presence, and touch lightly. If you must move your cat or adjust him to a more comfortable position, do so with great care.

Breathing Changes

A cat's breathing will certainly change as death approaches. In some cases, the breathing becomes rapid and shallow. In other cases, the lack of hydration leads to a gurgling sound in the chest as normal lung secretions thicken. Sometimes the breathing will simply become slow and rhythmic, with intermittent pauses between breaths that become more prolonged as the final moments near. Eventually, they all but cease except for the last agonal breaths which may come minutes apart. In the end the heart and lungs come to a complete and final rest.

Restlessness

Some cats do not go as gently as others, and some become restless as the time approaches. They may struggle to change positions, or may actually try to wander away to a place they feel more secure during their final moments.

Body Cooling

As the heart begins to slow its beats, the cat's body temperature begins to cool, first in the extremities and then the torso itself. As a result of decreased circulation, the cat may lose some or all feeling in his limbs and become unable to move for himself.

Increased Sleeping

Dying can happen quickly or it can go on for hours and even days. During a prolonged death, most cat's will spend a majority of the time in light sleep, occasionally waking up in response to what is going on around them and drifting back into sleep.

Sight and Hearing

As the body grows weaker, a cat's sight will often grow dim until he no longer appears able to see anything. However, even when sight fails, the cat is still likely able to hear what is going on around him, including the sounds of his family's voice.

Answer 3

>>It will scream occasionally at night and can potentially hump any long bed post. It is very contagious and can affect humans at any time. BEWARE.<<

This is the most ridiculous answer I have ever seen about kidney failure in cats. Webmaster, please remove it.

Kidney failure is NOT transmissible from any creature to any other creature, including humans. Cats in end-stage kidney disease may cry out, as they are being poisoned by toxins in their blood that the failing kidneys are no longer able to filter out. In my experience, once they get to that point they should be humanely euthanized, as they can no longer be kept comfortable.

Other signs of a sick cat can be that the cat is huddled in one position, has no interest in food or water, or is vomiting or soiling itself (unable or unwilling to use the litter box any longer). If you suspect your cat has kidney disease, please take it to your vet for an evaluation. With proper diet and possibly with supplements or sub-cutaneous fluids, the cat can be kept comfortable for a period of time, even several years.

Answer 4

If it Beeps 7 times in a row, say good-bye to puddy!

Answer 5

You can get a rough idea by looking at the average life length of cats, but in detail there's no way of knowing.

Answer 6

If he doesnt pee and tries to get you pregnant

Answer 7

you dont! take your cat to the vet!