If the battery shows less voltage or won't take a charge, it's time to get out the hydrometer. This device checks the proportions of sulfuric acid and water in the electrolyte, which is a precise indication of the level of charge.
Common causes of cat hair loss, or alopecia, can range from allergic reactions to hormone imbalances to an infestation of some pest or another. Although the different causes can be difficult to pinpoint, most are fairly easy to address and remedy.
The possible causes of dry cough in felines include: 1  Hair balls can get suck in your cat's throat. 2  The presence of these will lead to acute coughing episodes followed by spitting of the hair ball. 3  Asthma. 4  If the cat also sneezes, but has no other symptoms between the coughing episodes, asthma is the probable diagnosis.