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What cold medicine can I give a cat with a cold?
For a cat cold you can give heat-clearing herbal medicine and pet anti-inflammatories, such as Shuanghuanglian tablets and doxycycline. A cold means low immunity, so boost nutrition with chicken breast and goat-milk powder, and keep the cat warm away from AC and temperature swings. If it does not improve, or develops fever and appetite loss, it may be feline herpesvirus or calicivirus - see a vet.
Why Is My Dog Not Eating, Lethargic, and Wanting to Lie Down?
It may be settling into a new home—keep things quiet and let it adjust, watching appetite. Or it's unwell: check for runny nose, vomiting, cough, diarrhea, fever; see a vet if abnormal (rule out distemper/parvo). Females in heat may also mope—use a warm compress or soft pad.
Why does my cat’s bottom smell bad?
A smelly cat bottom is often feces stuck on the fur - wipe it clean with a towel. If the cat has diarrhea, find and treat the cause and give probiotics. It can also be inflamed anal glands; you can express the glands and apply an anti-inflammatory. During heat a cat's genitals and rear also smell - that is normal.
Why Does My Cat Stick Its Butt Up?
A cat raising its rear can mean many things: it may be stretching, winding up for an attack, seeking attention, in heat, overly full, or trying to ease belly pain. Frequent or painful-looking episodes deserve a vet check to rule out illness.
Why won’t my dog eat but is otherwise lively?
A dog that skips food but stays energetic may have mild indigestion (try probiotics) or simply be picky, or be in heat. Watch for cough, sneezing or stool changes to rule out illness.
What should I do about excessive eye discharge in my cat?
Clean the discharge first, then find the cause: heat, herpesvirus, calicivirus, conjunctivitis or genetics (as in flat-faced cats). See a vet if other symptoms appear.
What are the pros and cons of spaying a female cat?
Spaying reduces heat signs and reproductive diseases and lengthens life, but raises the risk of weight gain and related conditions. Use a neuter diet and more exercise afterward.
Why does my cat urinate outside the litter box?
Inappropriate urination can stem from stress, urinary disease (stones, cystitis, kidney issues), a dirty litter box, or heat. Calm the cat, treat the medical cause, and keep the box clean.
Why is my dog suddenly urinating frequently?
Frequent urination can be normal marking during a male dog's first heat, but persistent frequency with pain or discolored urine points to a urinary tract problem needing veterinary diagnosis.
What are the benefits of spaying or neutering a cat?
Spaying or neutering prevents reproductive-system diseases in both male and female cats and reduces many hormone-driven behaviors. Neutered cats tend to live longer and develop calmer temperaments.