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I just bought a cat yesterday; the seller said she’s healthy, but this one-year-old female is all skin and bones on her back yet has a large belly that bulges to both sides, and she retches occasionally. She drank a lot of water after arriving home last night. What could be the cause?
A swollen belly in a cat can have several causes: ascites - fluid buildup from low protein (liver-related) or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), where the main signs are a thin back, a distended fluid-filled belly, along with lethargy, poor appetite, and breathing difficulty, requiring prompt veterinary examination; or pregnancy - if the unspayed female mated at the seller's, she may well be pregnant.
Common Postpartum Diseases in Mother Cats and Their Prevention
After giving birth, mother cats are prone to several conditions — pyometra, poor milk let-down, mastitis, and postpartum depression. Most stem from infection or hormonal changes in the 2–3 weeks after delivery. Good hygiene, balanced nutrition, and a calm environment are the cornerstones of prevention.
What does a sneezing cat look like?
A sneezing cat opens its mouth wide, shakes its head, and makes a sound with a little nasal discharge. Causes range from brief irritants to colds and serious respiratory infections needing prompt care.
What happens if a Golden Retriever refuses dog food?
Refusing dog food can cause nutritional imbalance, weaker immunity, and poor development in a Golden Retriever. Try other flavors, toppers, or mix-ins, but limit snacks to avoid picky eating.
What happens if a dog doesn’t drink water?
Long without water, a dog dehydrates, with loose skin, lethargy, no appetite, dry nose and sunken eyes, even death. If it gets moisture from food, short-term is fine but long-term burdens the kidneys, causing renal failure or stones. Give at least 50-60 ml per kg daily.
What happens if a dog eats facial tissue?
Eating tissue can cause indigestion, as tissue is tough and does not break down easily in water. Large amounts may cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and appetite loss. Tissues also contain additives and talc that burden the gut. Pica from mineral deficiency may be the cause.
What happens to a mother dog after losing her puppies?
After losing her puppies, a mother dog easily shows depression such as poor appetite and low mood. Dogs are highly intelligent, emotional mammals that also feel family bonds, so a mother grieves like humans. But personalities differ, and some may show little abnormality. If the dog seems down after separation, comfort it, offer treats, and take it out to play.
What causes a dog to both vomit and have diarrhea?
Vomiting and diarrhea can come from food poisoning, parasites, or parvovirus. Toxic foods like spoiled food, chocolate, or onions need emergency vet care; parasites need deworming; parvovirus needs IV fluids.
Does feline panleukopenia have an incubation period?
Feline panleukopenia has an incubation period of about 7-14 days, depending on the cat's resistance; a strong cat may never show symptoms. Kittens are more vulnerable and at higher risk of death, so vaccinate after two months.
My dog had a fever during a C-section delivery. A month later she had a little brown, foul-smelling discharge that stopped after 3 days of medication, and now there is occasional white discharge from her rear. What does this mean?
Based on the description, this may be an early sign of pyometra, though lingering postpartum discharge is also possible. Pyometra is classified as open or closed; open pyometra shows obvious discharge while closed pyometra is harder to detect early.