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Are Long-Haired Cats Cold-Sensitive? Signs Your Cat Is Cold
Long-haired cats still feel the cold because it comes down to breed and body, not coat length. Here is what cold sensitivity depends on and how to spot a chilled cat.
Dog Licking Paws Constantly? Watch for These 5 Worrying Causes
Dogs occasionally lick fur—normal for emotion and stress relief—but constant licking is not good. Normally they don't lick constantly; it likely means one of these. Let's find out.
Why Does My Cat Have White, Sticky Eye Discharge?
White, sticky eye discharge in cats often signals inflammation or internal heat. Owners should learn to tell the causes apart and help promptly. Here are the different causes, symptoms, and remedies for white eye discharge in cats.
Why Does My Cat Always Tuck Its Paws Under Its Body?
Cats often tuck their paws under the body whether resting or sleeping. It can mean the cat feels safe and relaxed, is cold, wants to avoid being disturbed, or is protecting you from its sharp claws.
Why does my cat tuck its paws in?
A cat may tuck its paws in because it feels cold, pulling them under the body to stay warm. It may also do so to avoid being disturbed, since cats generally dislike having their paws touched. If an owner once injured the claw, the cat may also habitually retract its paws.
My cat sneezes often, now stuffy nose, warm ears/paws, licks nose in sleep, eats/plays normally, occasional cough, frequent grooming, congested sounds, reddish-brown eye discharge
Stuffy nose with warm ears/paws suggests feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, or mycoplasma with fever (over 39.5 C). Try pet cold medicine (amoxicillin-clavulanate, doxycycline), add lysine and vitamins, clean face, and see a vet if no relief.
My hamster makes puffing sounds and keeps wiping its nose with its paws, but appetite and activity are normal (it keeps trying to escape), and the nose doesn’t feel wet.
Common cold signs in a hamster are sneezing, stuffy nose, dry nose, runny nose, cough, and poor appetite, with the hamster becoming inactive and sleepy. Keep it warm and treat if needed — add a few granules of isatis root to its water for 2–3 days. If symptoms don't ease or worsen, see a vet.
My cat has been home for two days and keeps lying with its legs tucked into its belly – is it uncomfortable or is this normal?
A cat tucking its legs in is a natural instinct and a common sign of tension or unease. Cats do this to protect themselves, maintain balance, and prepare to attack or flee. Since the cat just arrived, this is likely its instinctive reaction to fear of the new home.
My Cat May Have a Fever: Runny Nose, Wheezing, Weak Limbs, Lethargy
Don't medicate blindly; confirm the cause. Fever is 39.2°C+; cool with compresses and alcohol on ears/paws. Runny nose with wheezing may signal serious disease needing X-rays and tests.
Is It Normal for a Cat’s Paw Pads to Feel Warm?
Is it normal for a cat's paw pads to feel warm? It is normal, because cats have sweat glands in their paws and dissipate heat through them. But if the paw temperature keeps rising, the cat may be sick. Let's look at the causes of warm paw pads with our veterinarian.