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Why is my cat inactive and not eating?
Low energy and appetite can come from stress, pain, or illness. A frightened or newly arrived cat may show this; give a quiet space and favored food. Pain or discomfort also causes it; check for other symptoms and treat the cause.
The day before yesterday I came home to find my cat suddenly clingy, tail drooping and not moving, crying when I touch the tail base; it used to go out but hasn’t lately. I wonder if the tail is injured.
A drooping, immobile, painful tail likely means fracture, crack, or soft-tissue injury. Get an X-ray; cracks or soft-tissue need rest and medication, fractures need fixation and limited activity. Confirm with the vet.
What causes black scabs on a male cat’s testicles?
Black scabs may come from accumulated secretions, or from a wound that bled and crusted. If no other symptoms, use pet antiseptic and an Elizabethan collar. Scrotal inflammation from trauma, over-licking, or infection is also possible and needs cleaning plus antibiotic ointment.
What happens if adult cat food is fed to a kitten?
Adult and kitten formulas differ; kittens need more protein and fat for growth. Long-term adult food causes malnutrition, poor development, and weak immunity. Adult kibble is also harder and may cause indigestion, pain, or constipation.
What happens if a cat eats dog food?
Cats are obligate carnivores and dogs omnivorous, so their needs differ. Dog food can cause indigestion and, long-term, taurine and lysine deficiency harming immunity and growth. Feed proper cat food for health.
What Does It Look Like When a Cat Has Worms?
Symptoms: abnormal appetite (up or down), weight loss, soft stool, diarrhea, bloody or jelly-like mucus stool, vomiting, abdominal pain, rough dull coat. Untreated - anemia, weakness. Tapeworms or roundworms may be visible in stool or around anus. If suspected, get a fecal exam at the vet.
What Happens If a Cat Drinks Toilet Water?
Occasional small amount may show no issue, but regular drinking harms gut and kidneys. Toilet water has bacteria, viruses, chemicals harming gut flora - vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Excess chemicals burden kidneys, affect liver and kidney. If lethargy, anorexia, vomiting - vet.
What Happens If a Cat Falls From a Height?
A cat falling is likely injured, possibly fatal, depending on floor height and ground hardness. Observe; limping or unsteadiness suggests fracture or soft-tissue injury - mild cases need restricted activity plus painkillers and anti-inflammatories; severe needs a vet. Vomiting blood, bloody stool, seizures, coma suggest concussion or internal bleeding - urgent vet care.
Why Is My Cat Refusing Food and Has a Fishy Smell From Its Mouth?
A cat that won't eat, is lethargic, and has bad breath may have digestive issues or problems like stomatitis and tartar. Stomatitis causes obvious oral odor and thick saliva, and pain leads to refusal to eat. Tartar causes bad breath, gum pain, and drooling. Check the mouth; if normal, consider digestive issues. Probiotics can help.
Why did my cat’s temperament change drastically and it won’t let people near?
Sudden temperament change and rejecting contact may be: 1) sick/injured—pain/discomfort → aggression, rejects touch. 2) frightened—environment change or new member → unease/aggression. 3) disturbance or estrus → also aggressive, somewhat.