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Pet cat fell off a cabinet, landed on its bottom, tail hangs down and hurts when lifted, poor appetite, low energy. Please help.
Based on the description, the tail hanging with pain suggests tail vertebra dislocation or nerve injury. An X-ray is best to check the bone; if a vet visit is not possible now, give anti-inflammatory pain relief and avoid touching the tail.
What happens if a cat’s tail is dislocated?
A dislocated tail causes pain, bending, and limited movement, so the cat can't wag normally. The tail becomes sensitive and the cat may turn irritable or aggressive when touched. Get an X-ray at a vet to locate and grade the dislocation, then treat.
What happens if a cat has an oral tumor?
Oral tumors may cause swelling, pain, bleeding, drooling, and reduced appetite. If it ulcerates, infection, bad breath, and tissue necrosis can follow. Malignant tumors may metastasize, causing organ failure and death. Get a cytology exam to plan treatment.
How can you tell if a cat is sick?
Sick cats show signs like a dry nose, more eye or nasal discharge, abnormal bathroom habits, heavy breathing, lethargy, fever, hair loss, and dirty or smelly ears. Diarrhea may redden the anus, and male cats with urinary signs need urgent vet care.
My cat’s belly grew large within a week, it keeps getting thinner, the abdomen feels firm not fluid-filled, still active but defecating less, occasionally loafs, no fever, clear eyes, eats less kibble but still wants human food. Is it FIP, ascites, or indigestion?
A swollen belly with overall weight loss can come from an intestinal blockage, gas, or ascites. Blockage and gas cause hard abdomen and reduced stool, while ascites may indicate FIP or low-protein liver effusion - only a vet exam can tell for sure.
Not sure if it’s a cold — there’s no runny nose, but the cat is shivering. What’s going on?
Cat shivering can have different causes, including cold stimulation, fear, nervousness, and pain. If the shivering is from cold, the owner should warm the cat promptly by moving it somewhere warm or wrapping it in a blanket. If the shivering comes from tension or fear, calm the cat and distract it. If the shivering is from pain, find the painful area and cause and relieve it.
After being spayed, my cat doesn’t recognize her ‘daughter’ (another cat) — they hiss at each other
It is common for a cat to be hissed at by others after spaying, because hormone changes and hospital smells make her seem like a stranger. The spayed cat may also hiss due to post-surgery pain. Keep them separated for a while to avoid fights.
This afternoon around 5–6, my cat’s two hind legs were bitten by a dog and it can only drag them while walking.
A cat that can't use its hind legs after a dog bite may have injured bones, joints, or the spine; a lack of pain response suggests possible nerve damage. Prompt X-ray or ultrasound at a vet clinic is advised. Bone/joint injuries may be surgically treatable, while nerve damage is harder to cure and needs pain/anti-inflammatory and nerve-support medication.
Spaying a female cat, unsure of costs and items, limited budget
Cat spay costs about 500 yuan including anesthesia and meds. Confirm with the clinic what is covered before surgery.
Cat just home, suddenly aggressive, poor appetite, crouching, breathing hard
A new cat that is aggressive, won't eat, and breathes hard is likely ill or severely stressed. Get a vet check with screening and imaging.