© 2025 Alley Cat Allies. All rights reserved. How to Help Sick or Injured Cats Outdoors 7 6. Constant vomiting or repeated failure to vomit A cat is vomiting multiple times in one day, or the cat appears to be heaving and choking but nothing is coming out. 7. Lethargy or immobility The cat appears to be lying limp, is not moving for prolonged periods of time, or is struggling to get up. 8. Swollen limbs, mouth, and other areas Swelling is apparent on any part of the body, even if the cat does not appear to be limping. Mouth swelling can indicate dental infections. 9. Bump or mass on body The appearance of a swollen or protruding area, a tumor, or a growth will need to be checked by a veterinarian. 10. Constant diarrhea or constipation Constant runny stool, stool with blood (bloody stool can appear black) or repeated attempts and failure to go to the bathroom. 11. Severe hair loss Hair loss can indicate a skin infection in a cat, or other concerns. 12. Severe hair matting The matting of hair can indicate that a cat is not feeling well enough to groom herself or has another health issue preventing her from doing so. 13. Severe weight loss and emaciation Being able to see a cat’s rib cage and hip bones, a very skinny face, and/or a clear and sudden drop in weight. 14. Yowling or crying that indicates pain If a cat is vocalizing loudly or making any other abnormal sounds. 15. Neonatal kittens who are: • Not moving or barely moving • Cold to the touch • Dirty or covered in fleas 11 13 9 5 Example of crusted mucus around nose Example of a tumor/growth Example of severe hair loss Example of emaciation
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