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What happens if a dog’s femoral head dislocation is left untreated?
Dogs tolerate pain well, so early dislocation may show little. When severe, they limp or avoid bearing weight on the leg. Untreated, they may keep a 'three-legged hop'; severe bilateral cases can cause paralysis or hind-limb muscle atrophy. Once diagnosed, limit movement and see a vet promptly.
At night my cat suddenly cried out several times—first low meows, then louder and louder. It also stopped eating and running and just lies in one spot.
Based on your description, loud crying, not eating, and low energy are mainly from heat or illness. Heat brings loud calling and appetite loss (redirect attention, more exercise). If it shows abnormal mental state or pain, it's likely hurt or sick—see a vet.
What happens if a cat doesn’t expel its hairballs?
Cats swallow fur while grooming, forming hairballs. If not vomited or passed, they grow in the gut and block it, causing vomiting, low appetite, constipation, belly pain. Severe blockage can press organs, affecting gut/liver/kidneys, even organ failure. Plant cat grass or give hairball paste regularly.
What happens when a cat is unwell?
An unwell cat may show poor appetite, less activity, sleepiness. High inflammation causes fever (dry nose, fast breathing, hot mouth/skin). Gut trouble brings vomiting, diarrhea, bloating. Low water intake risks urinary issues (frequent, scanty, or painful urination). Any abnormality needs a vet.
Why are my cat’s eyes different sizes (one bigger than the other)?
Uneven eyes can come from genetics, irritants, injury, conjunctivitis, or herpesvirus. Injury or pain keeps the eye from opening fully; irritants or herpes cause the same. Rinse with saline and use anti-inflammatory drops; if no improvement, see a vet.
What happens if a cat eats expired sausage?
Expired sausage can harbor bacteria, mold, and toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, even food poisoning (weakness, fainting, breathing issues). Its salt and additives also burden digestion and may cause tear stains, hair loss, and soft stools.
What if a cat’s milk dries up and is left untreated?
If kittens can wean, natural drying needs no action, but early drying requires bottle-feeding. Abnormal drying with pain or swelling may signal mastitis needing a vet.
What happens if a cat is overweight?
Excess weight raises risks of diabetes, joint disease, and heart strain, and makes surgery riskier. It also burdens lungs and the urinary system.
What happens when a fold-eared cat has kittens?
The fold trait comes from an inherited bone disease, so kittens likely inherit it and may face joint and bone problems. Breeding fold cats also risks difficult labor.
How to massage a cat’s hind legs?
For arthritis or sprains, massage keeps joints flexible and eases pain. Start at the ankle, gently rub the calf then thigh; gently hold and mimic walking to stretch; press hind-leg acupoints to aid circulation.