Signs Your Cat Is Sick: Health Changes Cat Owners Should Track

Cats often hide discomfort, so small changes can matter. Watch for shifts in appetite, water intake, litter box habits, grooming, breathing, energy, hiding, or vocalization.

Changes worth tracking

Record when a symptom started, how often it happens, what your cat ate, medication changes, and any visible signs like vomiting, coughing, limping, or weight loss. A cat health record app helps you keep these details in one timeline instead of trying to remember them at the clinic.

Pavlov works as a cat care app and pet health tracker for daily routines, weight trends, medications, symptoms, and vet visits.

When to call a vet

Contact a veterinarian promptly if your cat stops eating, struggles to breathe, cannot urinate, collapses, has repeated vomiting, or seems severely painful. The AI pet assistant in Pavlov can help you organize observations, but it is not a diagnosis.

Build a clear health history

A simple log can help your vet spot patterns. Track food, water, litter box changes, medication timing, and behavior notes. You can also review common questions on the Pavlov FAQ.

For easier cat health tracking, download Pavlov.