Cats are a lot of work, and the cost of having one can add up with pet insurance, flea medications and treatments, collars, cat litter, cat treats, online veterinarians, and more. However tasking and costly they are, it is worth it to have a furry friend that loves you. Everyone wants to keep their pets healthy and safe and it’s important to watch their behavior to know if they’re feeling off. So, whether your cat has been acting strange lately, or you just got a new kitten and want to educate yourself, here are 6 signs your cat isn’t feeling well: 1. Hiding Cats often hide as a part of their nature to find a safe place to doze off or when they’re feeling playful and want to sneak up on a toy. If you find your cat hiding more than usual, it may be a sign that they’re stressed, anxious, or not feeling well—it’s best to take them to a vet to rule out any illnesses and get to the bottom of the issue. 2. Appetite If your cat is not eating or drinking as much as they used to, not at all, or a lot more than they used to, it’s a big sign that something is off.

If you often give into those puppy dog eyes and toss your dogs a bit of the food you’re eating, you should be careful. Dog’s have their own healthy dog food that you can buy from places like PetSmart for a reason—there are many human foods that are actually toxic for dogs. If your dogs consume these, it can result in an upset stomach, diarrhea, and in severe cases, death. Here are the toxic foods you should keep away from your furry friend: 1. Chocolate While humans love to indulge in a sweet piece of chocolate, your dog will not like to do the same. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs due to the stimulant theobromine—this is toxic and can result in kidney failure if your dog ingests it. Dark chocolate has the highest contents of theobromine, but all chocolate should be kept away from your pet. 2. The onion family Onions, garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots are all part of the onion family. While these can provide great flavor to your meals, if you drop some on the floor while chopping it up, don’t call your dog over to clean up the food. The onion family is toxic to dogs, if consumed, it can result in red blood cell damage and gastrointestinal irritation.