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My one-year-old vaccinated tabby female cat weighs nine jin, very active; vomited last night, didn’t eat, went to hospital, white cells at 1-something, vet said timely; now hospitalized on fluids; is it serious?
Feline panleukopenia is viral; cure rate depends on the cat's condition, immunity, severity, and treatment. Adult cats have a much higher cure rate than kittens, and vaccination plus good condition raise the odds. With proper early treatment, the cure rate is 70-90%; later treatment about 40%.
Cat vomited severely, had a foreign body, fluids and lactulose, now moved – can we use enema conservatively?
Your cat's foreign body likely will not pass on its own after severe vomiting and fluids. A contrast study and surgery are recommended over enema.
My cat has been hospitalized five days for hypertrophic heart and pulmonary edema with oxygen, diuretics and fluids, but is worsening – what now?
Those treatments are necessary, but add other medications per the vet. Poor response may mean weak drug absorption; severe breathing trouble warrants a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and transfer to a better-equipped hospital.
How to Treat Feline Calicivirus
Feline calicivirus causes fever, painful mouth ulcers, and sneezing, with pneumonia risk in young kittens. Supportive care — feeding, fluids, and vet-directed antibiotics — plus FVRCP vaccination and regular disinfection are key.
How Long Can a Dog with Distemper Survive?
Untreated distemper kills within about a week; it's a highly fatal, contagious disease with vomiting, appetite loss, and respiratory signs, most curable in the early stage. Once nervous signs appear, the odds drop — so treatment (monoclonal antibodies, interferon, fluids, and antibiotics against secondary infection) must start early.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Poisoned by Ivermectin
Dog poisoning shows as vomiting, shock, and drooling from plants, pesticides, chocolate, antifreeze, or bad food. Ivermectin toxicity needs dilution, supportive fluids, and symptom drugs; always seek a vet with the right antidote.
Cat Liver Failure: Causes and Treatment
Liver failure refers to the loss of more than 75% of liver function, followed by severe and widespread hepatic necrosis. This syndrome is more common in dogs than in cats, and it shows no preference for age, breed, or sex.
What Medicine to Give a Dog With a Cold
As temperatures drop and daily temperature swings widen, dogs with weaker immunity can catch colds, with sneezing, runny noses and fevers. This article explains how to recognize a dog cold and how to treat it safely based on the dog's weight.
Is Cat Fatty Liver the Same as Human Fatty Liver?
Cat fatty liver differs from the human kind: besides obesity, long-term not eating is a major feline cause. Causes vary - low protein, metabolic failure, toxins - so treatment differs too. Here is how it is treated and prevented.
How to Care for a Cat with Fatty Liver Disease
Treating feline fatty liver has two stages: a stabilization phase and a long care phase. Stabilization needs hospital observation; care can be done at home. Here is what each involves.