How to Spot the Signs of Cat Abuse

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Look for signs of cat hoarding.. Pay attention to cats that do not have their basic needs met.. Spot poor skin, coat, and paw condition.

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1

Look for signs of cat hoarding.

Step 1

Look for signs of cat hoarding.

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Pay attention to cats that do not have their basic needs met.

Step 2

Pay attention to cats that do not have their basic needs met.

3

Spot poor skin, coat, and paw condition.

Step 3

Spot poor skin, coat, and paw condition.

4

Notice untreated wounds at risk of fly strike.

Step 4

Notice untreated wounds at risk of fly strike.

5

Keep an eye out on any neighborhood cat that is repeatedly pregnant.

Step 5

Keep an eye out on any neighborhood cat that is repeatedly pregnant.

6

Look for any cats that are especially thin or bony.

Step 6

Look for any cats that are especially thin or bony.

7

Look for suspicious injuries to identify intentional abuse.

Step 7

Look for suspicious injuries to identify intentional abuse.

8

Pay attention to odd behavior.

Step 8

Pay attention to odd behavior.

9

Report abuse to the authorities to stop it.

Step 9

Report abuse to the authorities to stop it.

10

Realize that sometimes other ailments can be mistaken for signs of abuse.

Step 10

Realize that sometimes other ailments can be mistaken for signs of abuse.

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Take note of how the animal reacts around his owner.

Step 11

Take note of how the animal reacts around his owner.

12

Strike up a non-confrontational conversation with the cat owner.

Step 12

Strike up a non-confrontational conversation with the cat owner.

13

Understand what constitutes unintentional abuse.

Step 13

Understand what constitutes unintentional abuse.

14

Be aware of intentional abuse.

Step 14

Be aware of intentional abuse.

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