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My Cat Keeps Vomiting After a Food Change — Should I See a Vet?
Stop the new food, withhold food and water for 4–6 hours, then feed small frequent meals and add a pet probiotic; see a vet if vomiting continues.
My 50-day-old Corgi puppy’s mouth is swollen and it won’t eat — anti-inflammatory and pain shots didn’t help, and several vets had no answer
The photo is blurry so the exact problem isn't clear, but it's likely not a mystery case — get a second opinion at another hospital. For a swelling in the mouth, ask for a fine-needle aspirate and cytology to rule out a tumor and determine its nature, plus bloodwork and an allergy test, since allergies can also cause oral and mucosal swelling. Find the cause before treating.
After deworming my cat this morning, by afternoon it’s very sleepy, walks unsteadily, pupils sometimes dilated, low energy — but still eats, no vomiting
If a cat shows unsteady walking, sleepiness, and dilated pupils after deworming, suspect dewormer poisoning. Take it to a vet promptly — stomach pumping, IV detox, and liver/nerve support may be needed. Wipe the application site with alcohol to remove residue, and if a visit isn't possible, give water to dilute and promote excretion.
What medication should I use for my cat’s inflamed eye?
Eye inflammation can come from conjunctivitis, keratitis, irritants, or viral infection. For irritants, remove the object and use a pet antibacterial eye drop. For bacterial infection use an antibiotic drop; for viral, an antiviral drop.
How can I get rid of my cat’s severe tear stains?
Find the underlying cause to fix tear stains at the root. Blocked tear ducts cause overflow — open the ducts and clean the eyes daily. Ingrown eyelashes irritate and need surgical correction. Conjunctivitis or keratitis increase discharge and must be treated by cause.
My cat keeps its head tilted to one side and rolls toward that direction when it walks — what’s wrong?
A persistently tilted head with unsteady walking can come from nervous-system disease, brain disease, ear-nerve problems, or vestibular syndrome (e.g. meningitis, otitis media, spinal-nerve issues). Get a full vet exam. Vestibular syndrome commonly causes sudden balance loss — head tilt, ataxia — appearing abruptly then gradually fading; seek care promptly.
There’s a white object above my turtle’s eye (not inside it) — what is it?
Without a photo it's hard to diagnose, but white material around a turtle's eye is often from polluted water — bacteria or microbes get into the eye. Change the water with dechlorinated water and keep it clean, then watch for improvement or any new symptoms.
My cat breathes fast in its sleep, sneezes, has a runny nose, and tires after just 1-2 minutes of play — what’s wrong?
Rapid breathing, sneezing, and a runny nose mainly point to a respiratory infection or another illness. See a vet for diagnosis. If a visit isn't possible now, give a pet-specific broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and cold medicine at home; if symptoms don't ease, it may be viral — take the cat to a vet.
How can I tell if my cat is male or female?
Very young kittens haven't descended their scrotum, so sex is hard to judge then. In adults, examine the genitals directly. For cats whose organs aren't fully developed, use the distance between the genital opening and the anus: in males it's about 2 cm, in females about 1 cm.
My cat’s eye looks like it’s ulcerating and keeps tearing — what should I do?
Eye tearing can have different causes; the exact one must be found first. For irritant-induced tearing, rinse with saline to clear discharge, then use an antibacterial eye drop. For infection, pick the drop by type — e.g. neomycin-based for bacterial, tylosin-based for mycoplasma.