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How to Care for a Pregnant Cat
Once a queen mates and conceives, her appetite and weight rise quickly—typically gaining about 39% of her pre-breeding weight, depending on litter size. This guide covers the higher energy, protein, calcium, and phosphorus needs of pregnancy and the handling precautions that protect mother and kittens.
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.
My dog is six years old, a male, has been vomiting yellow fluid fairly often lately, and yesterday suddenly gasped like asthma, seemed very uncomfortable, then recovered after a few minutes. What’s going on?
Frequent yellow vomit and gasping may be drug side effects, airway blockage, gut issues, or heart disease. An older dog may have heart disease; gasping means breathing trouble and choking risk, so see a vet for targeted care.
After about an hour outside, my cat kept sticking out its tongue and trembling. What’s going on?
Tongue out and trembling after going out is usually heat, nervousness, or stress; rarely heart issues. Calm cats are timid and stress easily, showing panting and shaking that passes with rest. If hot, cool it down to avoid heatstroke.
What to do if a cat is listless and has no appetite? It keeps sleeping and won’t eat
Poor appetite and listlessness usually signal a serious disease; most illnesses start this way. The thin cat in the photo likely has a chronic wasting disease such as hepatitis, fatty liver, FIP, or kidney disease. Act fast: record symptoms and see a vet; adjust diet, keep the environment calm to reduce stress.
My cat was fine last night, but this morning one hind leg is weak and can’t stand, dragging when walking; I’m away studying and don’t know what happened
Weakness and dragging of a cat's hind legs can have many causes, including injury, mineral deficiency, nerve damage, joint disease, bone fracture, or congenital immune deficiency. The owner should recall what happened and check for wounds; if there is no trauma and the leg is not painful, fracture is less likely. Gentle massage and a vet visit are advised.
My cat keeps making a purring sound.
Purring when relaxed or happy is normal, like when petted. But it can also signal a respiratory issue; watch mood and energy, and see a vet if it seems unwell or shows other signs.
Cat went out about an hour, stressed, vomited undigested food, then yellow foam, then white gastric fluid; no food or water; slightly low spirits, occasionally grumpy; is it serious?
For stress vomiting, fast the cat 4-6 hours in a quiet, dim, separate space and offer pheromones or catnip. If vomiting or stress continues, see a vet.
Late-pregnant cat suddenly scooted on the floor leaving light red; why?
If near the due date, the cat may be about to give birth, as the abdomen and vulva become sensitive and swollen. If not near term, it may be parasites, skin disease, or anal gland inflammation.
My cat developed subcutaneous emphysema after spay surgery; will it heal on its own while on antibiotics?
Emphysema is unlikely to resolve on its own; use daily bandage compression and broad-spectrum antibiotics, usually recovering in about a week. Keep it calm.