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What to Do When a Pregnant Cat Vomits?
Vomiting during cat pregnancy can be normal morning sickness or a sign of indigestion or gastroenteritis. Because pregnant cats should not be given medication casually, the safest fixes are small frequent meals, a careful food transition, and probiotics.
Why Is My Cat Sticking Out Its Tongue?
A cat sticking out its tongue is often normal — cooling off (cats sweat poorly), grooming mid-play, or dazing. But it can also signal oral disease (with drooling, breathing trouble), oxygen lack after hard exercise, or poisoning. See a vet if it comes with other odd symptoms.
There are hardened yellow-liquid particles in the ear that cannot be picked; the cat keeps scratching its ear. I put anti-mite drops yesterday and today they appeared.
The cat may have ear inflammation or ear mites; check for discharge, which suggests mites causing itch and scratching with redness and scabs. Other parasites like ticks or fleas also itch. Find the specific cause for targeted treatment.
What happens if I clip my cat’s teeth?
Never clip a cat's teeth; it harms eating and can damage or loosen roots, and timid cats may get stressed. If teeth seem too sharp, give chew sticks or toys; for dental disease (caries, tartar) see a vet.
My cat has black clumps by its nose and sneezes a lot but otherwise seems fine
Black clumps by the nose are usually nasal discharge mixed with dust and litter—normal crust. If sneezing often without runny eyes, cough, it may be litter dust irritating; wiping and clean environment help. If clumps won't wipe off, or with sores, eczema, frequent sneezing or runny nose, see a vet for skin and respiratory checks.
My rescue stray cat (about two months old) has almost no fur on ears and tail, none on its nose, and has dandruff and scabs including in the ears
Hair loss with itching, redness, scabs, and dandruff on the head, ears, and face suggests ringworm (fungal), but external parasites like ticks and fleas cause the same signs. Check for parasites and deworm; if ringworm is confirmed, use antifungals.
Why Is My Cat Grooming So Much?
Cats groom a steady amount daily, so a sudden jump can mean dirt, stress, or itchy skin. Watch for hairballs and skin trouble, and ease anxiety in multi-cat or clingy homes.
How to Fix Bad Breath in Cats
Cat bad breath usually points to an oral problem such as ulcers, periodontal disease, or poor diet. Brush regularly, switch to bland soft food, add vitamin B and dental chews, and check for drooling, dirty teeth, vomiting, or twitching to find the cause.
Why Does a Cat Bite Slippers?
Cats bite slippers out of boredom, teething, or pica from mineral deficiency. Fix it by spending more time playing, offering chew toys, and balancing the diet with supplements.
My cat has black grain-like specks on top of its head, about 1 mm
Black grain-like bumps on a cat's head have several causes; the photo is unclear, so causes may include skin parasites (fleas, ticks), sebaceous cysts, prior skin disease, or debris like dirt. A vet can diagnose via exam and skin scraping; treatment may be antiparasitics, cleaning, or anti-inflammatories.