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How Long Can a Cat with Jaundice Survive
Feline jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) signals a serious threat to a cat's life and needs prompt treatment. Survival depends on the cause — fatty-liver jaundice can be reversed, but FIP-related jaundice is often fatal without about two months of antiviral therapy. Treatment uses bile-acid liver supplements plus veterinary diagnosis, and post-hepatic cases need surgery to clear the bile duct.
Cat went into heat, sent to stud, came back less active, eats little, yellow diarrhea – why, what to do?
Cat diarrhea has many causes - parasites, diet, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia. Stress from a new environment or stud trip can lower immunity and cause bacterial enteritis; FIP is possible if appetite/spirit drop and it thins. If no hospital, try gut antibiotics and probiotics; deworm after.
Cat will not eat food (only drinks) after being fed raw beef and chicken for 4 days due to delayed kibble delivery – what to do?
Reduced appetite and lethargy precede many diseases (gastritis, pancreatitis, FIP, distemper, coronavirus); try probiotics and observe, else see a vet. It may also be pickiness from meat.
What happens when a cat gets scared?
When a cat gets scared, it usually shows stress responses such as trembling, hiding, loss of appetite, and lethargy. The cat may retreat into a corner and refuse to come out, staying wary of the owner and any other animals that approach.
How to deworm a puppy?
Puppies can be dewormed internally and externally from 45 days; if no symptoms, start at 2 months to avoid stimulation. From 1-6 months do both monthly; after 6 months external monthly, internal every 2-3 months. Use fipronil or selamectin externally, albendazole or praziquantel internally.
Why Is My Cat’s Belly Swollen?
A rounded belly can be normal in kittens, but in adult cats it may mean indigestion, constipation, parasites, fluid buildup, pregnancy, or a tumor. Watch for other symptoms and see a vet if the swelling persists or you're unsure.
How is feline ascites treated?
Feline ascites has many possible causes, each needing a different treatment. Clinically, wet FIP, malignant tumors, cholangiohepatitis, and peritonitis can all cause fluid buildup. Early signs are subtle, such as lethargy and reduced appetite, later followed by a gradually enlarging abdomen and difficulty walking.
What Temperature Means a Cat Has a Fever
A cat's normal temperature is 38.5-39.5°C, so 39°C is fine. Over 39.5°C counts as a fever; 40-40.5°C is low, 40.5-41.5°C moderate, and 41.5-42.5°C high. Exercise, heat, and stress can nudge it up, so watch for other symptoms too.
Why Cats Suddenly Lose Their Appetite
A sudden loss of appetite can come from mild causes, weather, heat, stress, or fussy eating, or from illness such as mouth pain, digestive trouble, parasites, or systemic disease. Find the cause first: treat oral pain with pet anti-inflammatories and oral spray, settle the gut with probiotics, and deworm if parasites are to blame.
Causes and Treatment of Abdominal Breathing in Cats
Abdominal breathing in cats is often a symptom of an underlying disease—pleural effusion, a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) among them—so it always warrants attention and a prompt trip to the vet. A healthy cat breathes 20–40 times per minute; obvious difficulty, rapid or shallow breaths mean seek care immediately. Beyond treating the root cause, prevention matters most: keep up with vaccinations, schedule regular check-ups, and maintain a clean, well-ventilated, smoke-free environment to protect your cat's respiratory health.