Cats | E. The 5 Deadly Mistakes Owners Make Most Often (in plain language, no jargon) | Evidence chain

FAQ

Can I watch and wait for a few days when my cat is not eating?

No. A cat cannot go hungry. After more than a day without food, its body dumps fat into the liver all at once and the liver starts to fail, and the fatter the cat, the faster it happens. Not eating is a sign of illness, not pickiness — if a cat has not eaten for a whole day, see a vet.

猫がごはんを食べないとき、数日様子を見てもいいですか？ — いけません。猫は絶食に耐えられません。丸一日以上食べないと、体は脂肪を一気に肝臓へ送り込み、肝臓が壊れていきます。太った猫ほど早く発症します。食べないのは病気のサインであって好き嫌いではなく、丸一日食べなかったら受診してください。

Can I watch and wait for a few days when my cat is not eating? — No. A cat cannot go hungry. After more than a day without food, its body dumps fat into the liver all at once and the liver starts to fail, and the fatter the cat, the faster it happens. Not eating is a sign of illness, not pickiness — if a cat has not eaten for a whole day, see a vet.

My male cat keeps going to the litter box but cannot urinate. Can it wait until tomorrow?

No. This is an emergency that kills within hours. Once the urethra is blocked, urine cannot leave, the bladder can rupture, and the potassium building up in the blood can stop the heart. If a male cat keeps entering the litter box, squats for a long time, passes only a few drops or nothing at all, cries, licks its rear, or lies flat and will not move, go to the vet immediately, even in the middle of the night.

オス猫がトイレに何度も行くのに尿が出ません。明日まで待ってもいいですか？ — いけません。これは数時間で死に至る救急疾患です。尿道が詰まると尿を出せず、膀胱は破裂しかねず、血中のカリウムが心臓を止めます。オス猫が何度もトイレに入る、長くしゃがむ、数滴しか出ないか全く出ない、鳴く、下をなめる、うずくまって動かない——夜中でもすぐに病院へ連れて行ってください。

My male cat keeps going to the litter box but cannot urinate. Can it wait until tomorrow? — No. This is an emergency that kills within hours. Once the urethra is blocked, urine cannot leave, the bladder can rupture, and the potassium building up in the blood can stop the heart. If a male cat keeps entering the litter box, squats for a long time, passes only a few drops or nothing at all, cries, licks its rear, or lies flat and will not move, go to the vet immediately, even in the middle of the night.

Can I keep lilies in the house?

A home with a cat should have no lilies. If a cat merely chews one leaf, licks pollen that dropped onto the table, or drinks the vase water, its kidneys can fail outright, and at first it only looks a little listless. When a bouquet arrives, pull out the lilies first; if the cat has already been exposed, take it to the vet immediately instead of waiting for symptoms.

家にユリを生けてもいいですか？ — 猫のいる家にユリを置かないでください。猫が葉を一枚かじる、テーブルに落ちた花粉をなめる、花瓶の水を飲むだけで腎臓が丸ごと壊れることがあり、最初は少し元気がないように見えるだけです。花束をもらったらまずユリを抜き取り、すでに触れてしまったら症状が出るのを待たずにすぐ受診してください。

Can I keep lilies in the house? — A home with a cat should have no lilies. If a cat merely chews one leaf, licks pollen that dropped onto the table, or drinks the vase water, its kidneys can fail outright, and at first it only looks a little listless. When a bouquet arrives, pull out the lilies first; if the cat has already been exposed, take it to the vet immediately instead of waiting for symptoms.