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My female cat has had a poor appetite and low energy for the past two days, and her tongue and gums look pale with little color — what’s going on?
Pale gums in cats can have many causes. In kittens it may be physiological anemia requiring nutritional supplementation or blood tonics. Blood parasite infections such as babesia can also cause pale gums, along with lethargy, weight loss, diarrhea and fever, requiring prompt deworming and treatment.
What does a cat tapeworm look like?
Cat tapeworms are white or milky, opaque, ribbon-like, from millimeters to meters long, with scolex, neck and proglottids. Infected cats may pass gravid segments near the anus, causing irritation. Severe cases show poor digestion, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, anemia, weight loss. Deworm promptly.
What happens if a cat eats raw fish?
Feeding cats raw fish poses several risks: parasites such as hookworms and roundworms can infest the intestines, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and anemia; mishandled fish may carry bacteria and viruses that disrupt gut flora; and eating raw fish often can make cats picky eaters. Cooked fish or formulated cat food is safer.
A Young Cat Has Had Diarrhea for Over Two Days, Now the Lower Belly Is Flat and Soft, the Hind Legs Barely Move, the Limbs Are Weak, It Keeps Sleeping and Eats Nothing
Based on your description, repeated diarrhea, refusal to eat or drink, and limb weakness over two days are signs of dehydration from disease. Repeated diarrhea and prolonged fasting cause electrolyte loss and imbalance, and without prompt care the condition can be fatal.
Korat
The Korat cat, also called the Korat or Si-Sawat, originates from the Khorat Plateau in northwest Thailand and is an ancient breed. Introduced to the US in 1959 and recognized by American cat lovers in 1965, and by Britain 10 years later. Its coat, like the Russian Blue and Chartreux, is solid blue with no shading or pattern, with a silvery sheen, and it has a unique heart-shaped face.
How to tell if a cat has toxoplasmosis?
A cat with toxoplasmosis may show no clear signs, but some get vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, or anemia. Pregnant cats risk miscarriage or stillbirth; a blood or stool test confirms it.
What Are the Dangers If a Cat Eats a Cockroach?
Cats may hunt cockroaches, but eating them risks parasite and bacterial infection, mouth and stomach irritation from the hard exoskeleton, and poisoning if the roach carried insecticide. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or seizures and see a vet if they appear.
Why Is My Cat Thin and Unable to Gain Weight?
If a cat eats normally but stays thin, take note — it may be sick. Common causes are internal parasites that steal nutrients, poor gut absorption, high activity (common in kittens), or low-quality grain-heavy kibble. Switch gradually to a nutritious, palatable food, and if weight keeps dropping, see a vet, since diet alone won't fix an underlying problem.
Why Is Your Cat Anemic, and What to Do?
Cat anemia has four main causes - blood loss, hemolysis (PK/PFK deficiency, toxins, blood parasites), nutritional deficiency (iron/copper), and disease (FIV, FeLV). Fix the root cause: stop bleeding, treat parasites, supplement iron and B vitamins, or treat the underlying illness.
Is a Cat That Won’t Gain Weight Sick?
A cat that stays thin may be sick, but not always. Sometimes it eats a lot yet takes in too little nutrition, for example on long-term low-quality kibble. Here are the common reasons a cat stays slim.