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My orange cat cried out while eating a month ago, then a week later walked lame and wobbly, became aggressive, bites when touched; after falling in the litter box it can’t put its right paw down, legs unsteady, left leg turns inward, can’t stand over a minute. Voice clear, eyes bright, little discharge, still has appetite.
Limping and strong reaction to touch suggest significant pain; many causes, most worrying are bone, spine, lumbar injury pressing nerves. Take to a vet promptly for detailed exam—delay risks missing best treatment and lifelong disability. Untested care/meds are blind and painful. If she cries/bites on touch, give pet anti-inflammatory painkiller to ease pain.
My cat urinates frequently but the amount is tiny. What’s wrong?
A male cat may develop frequent/low-volume urination or even blockage from heat, stress, urethral infection, stones, or urinary tumors. Stress cystitis from frequent heat/stress causes frequent urination, dribbling, blood, plus genital licking that worsens infection or causes swelling/blockage. Crystals/stones constantly irritate the bladder; male cats have naturally narrow tracts, causing difficulty/pain or blockage. If still urinating, give more water, wet food, relieve stress. If low/blocked long-term, see a vet for catheterization to avoid bladder rupture/kidney damage.
Is my cat’s purring before sleep caused by a respiratory disease?
Purring is the sound from false-vocal-cord vibration resonating in the throat. Cats purr when content, excited, relaxed—not actually asleep, and they don't purr while playing, nervous, or sleeping. However, sometimes purring signals pain relief or respiratory disease; if with nasal discharge, sneezing, cough, fever, low appetite, see a vet for respiratory/cardiac check.
What are the symptoms of arthritis in cats?
Common symptoms: joint pain, lameness, difficulty moving, easy fatigue, irritability. Joint pain shows as slow movement; gait changes (lifting legs, bent knees). Reduced activity from pain. If seen, take to vet promptly for early diagnosis/treatment to avoid worsening.
Why Does My Cat Hit or Swat at People?
Most cat owners have been unexpectedly swatted or bitten by their cat for no apparent reason. What exactly triggers this sudden aggressive behavior? There are actually many reasons a cat may suddenly lash out, and below we break down the common causes behind a cat striking at its owner.
What happens if a cat stays home alone?
Cats are used to being alone, so short alone time is fine. But some clingy cats may feel lonely and anxious when left long, showing furniture scratching, wire chewing, wall scratching, curtain tearing, inappropriate urination, not eating, sleepiness. Long anxiety can lead to spontaneous urinary blockage with little urine, bloating, frequent painful urination.
Why won’t my cat open its eyes and why does it tear up constantly?
Frequent tearing and not opening eyes has causes: 1) ingrown eyelashes irritating the eye—pluck them; 2) eye trauma causing pain; 3) a foreign body or allergen in the environment; 4) conjunctivitis, keratitis or other eye disease. If tearing persists, see a vet.
My 13-year-old unspayed cat fell and acted strange—is it old age or related to not being spayed?
After falling, the symptoms likely mean a concussion or brief pain causing unsteady gait; if no reproductive signs, spaying status is unrelated. But at 13, if symptoms persist after a fall, get a full check-up (a senior exam) to catch issues early; senior cats have base conditions treatable by diet or meds to extend life.
I found a small red scab on my cat—is it ringworm?
The picture shows a small red scab, possibly from trauma or fungal, bacterial or parasitic infection. Ringworm shows rough fur, heavy hair loss in oval patches, red itchy painful skin. Check for other scabs; if small, apply antibacterial ointment; if no improvement or other signs, see a vet for scraping, smear, Wood's lamp to confirm.
My cat was fine yesterday, but today its back has turned black in patches and the fur is darkening. What’s wrong?
Because the fur changed suddenly, first check whether the darkening is from dirt, paint, dye or ink. Try wiping with water or pet wipes; if it smears and comes off it is just dirty and a bath will do. If it won't come off, part the fur to inspect the skin for redness, itching, rash or scabs, which suggests skin disease or follicle problems needing a vet.