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How Does a Cat Get Toxoplasmosis?
Cats get toxo by eating food contaminated with oocysts (raw meat) or prey like infected rodents. They shed oocysts in feces; humans can be infected by eating contaminated food. Infected cats often show no symptoms but shed oocysts, infecting others. Prevent: regular deworming, avoid raw meat or rodents; practice hygiene after contact with feces.
How does a puppy catch canine distemper?
Puppies catch distemper mainly by contacting infected dogs or ingesting virus-laden feces or food; weak immunity makes them more vulnerable. Signs include cough, sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, fever, lethargy—get a distemper test; vaccinate at 2 months to prevent.
A three-day-old kitten has a large mass attached behind its bottom; after the mother cat licked it, the big part came off but a band-like bit remains
What a newborn kitten passes from its bottom is usually feces, milk curds, intestinal lining, or parasites. Kittens usually need the mother to stimulate the anus to defecate, so licking can leave feces on the fur. An immature digestive system may pass undigested milk curds that look like sticky bands; intestinal lining shedding is also possible. If the mother has parasites, the kitten may be infected. With limited info, keep observing.
Why Is My Cat’s Mouth Ulcerated, and How to Treat It
A cat's mouth can ulcerate from dental disease, calicivirus, or an injury that got infected. Use an oral spray for dental issues, interferon and immune support for calicivirus, and see a vet if you cannot tell - and keep up dental care.
My cat vomits long white worms; I looked it up and it seems parasitic — how to treat it? It usually won’t eat or drink, foams, and occasionally passes worms.
Long white worms are likely roundworms, common gut parasites spread via feces or food. Treat with a suitable dewormer such as pyrantel, praziquantel, or albendazole per the vet. Since the cat won't eat and foams, it may have secondary gastroenteritis needing fluids, anti-emetics, and gut repair. Deworm every 3 months and clean the environment to prevent reinfection.
Can Cat Coccidia Spread to Humans?
Cat coccidiosis comes from coccidia parasites, a common infection with diarrhea, soft bloody stool, vomiting. Can it spread to humans? Our team explains.
Why Does a Cat Have Smelly Feet and How to Treat It?
Many owners ask about cat foot odor. The main cause is the owner—without paw care, odor is inevitable. Our team explains the causes and solutions.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores (and Which Medicine to Use)
Mouth sores in cats are often caused by calicivirus or dental disease. If eating is affected, see a vet to confirm the cause before medicating, to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar from prolonged fasting.
Can Cats Carry Toxoplasmosis?
Cats are a host but only carry toxoplasma if exposed. They catch it from infected animals, oocyst-laden feces, or contaminated water. Most show no signs; weak cats get diarrhea or worse. Prevent with regular deworming, glove use on litter, and no raw meat.
What Should I Do If My Cat Eats Rat Poison?
After eating rat poison, a cat may develop a fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting, or show internal and external bleeding such as nosebleeds, bloody vomit, bloody stool, or black tarry feces. Because the toxin can severely damage the liver and other organs, seek veterinary care immediately—if none is nearby, induce vomiting at home with hydrogen peroxide, then follow up with IV fluids and bloodwork.