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My cat started screaming at noon yesterday, then convulsed and vomited yellow; it happened again at noon today; duration two days; no hospital check; gave a gut probiotic
Screaming, convulsions, and yellow vomiting may be from digestive issues, poisoning, or nervous-system problems. Screaming signals pain, convulsions are neurologic, vomiting is digestive; analyzing alone risks misdiagnosis and wrong medicine could be fatal, so urgently fast the cat and take it to a vet for a full exam and tests, with treatment possibly including medication, fluids, and antibiotics.
My cat’s front leg cannot touch the ground
A front leg that will not bear weight may be interdigital inflammation, fracture, sprain, muscle strain, or skin injury. First check the paw pad for wounds or thorns; if found, trim fur, clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply ointment. If no obvious wound but pain on touch, it may be a fall strain; rest at home, but if it keeps refusing to bear weight, get an X-ray to check bone and joint damage.
My cat started having diarrhea on July 18; it was mild at first, got very loose around the 20th, and has improved in recent days
Improving diarrhea is a positive sign, but keep watching and help the cat recover. Suggestions: briefly withhold food and observe frequency, color, and texture; if it keeps improving it may be mild digestion or diet, but see a vet if it worsens. Feed easily digested low-fat food and water, add probiotics, and see a vet if it persists with vomiting or pain.
My cat’s skin broke for no apparent reason; there is only one cat at home
A red wound on the back of the neck may be from trauma (hit by objects, causing redness, hardening, pain — disinfect with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory, and stop scratching), skin infection (bacteria, fungus, parasites — get a scraping and use the right medicine), or allergy (needs antihistamines). See a vet; meanwhile clean, iodine-disinfect, and use an Elizabethan collar.
My cat’s eye is injured; one eye looks like this and I’m really scared — what is going on?
A cat's eye problem can come from trauma, foreign objects, or bacteria and viruses. The photo shows conjunctival inflammation and swelling with cloudy cornea and iris, possibly corneal ulcer, corneal sequestrum, or uveitis. Rinse with saline, apply neomycin eye drops, use an Elizabethan collar, and see a vet promptly for an eye exam.
What should you do if a cat’s hind leg swells after being stepped on, and will it heal on its own?
Swelling after a light step may be muscle swelling or a sprain, and if the cat can still bear weight it may heal with rest and cold compresses. A heavier step can cause fracture, crack, or dislocation that will not subside on its own, so if symptoms persist or worsen, or if it cannot bear weight, see a vet promptly.
What Does Cat Chin Acne Look Like?
Early cat chin acne shows coal-like black dots at the hair roots, painless and itchy. Without care, the dots multiply and can cause folliculitis with red swollen bumps, itching, hair loss, and oiliness.
Not Sure What It Is, but My Cat’s Eye Has a Very Hard Crust and Is Bleeding; Otherwise Nothing Abnormal
From the photo, the cat's eye has thick crusting, bleeding, and hair loss, indicating a severe infection. If the cat has a stray history, check for injury from foreign objects or sharp items, and rule out long-term bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
My cat lost a patch of fur on its head and is unstable, hissing and trying to attack people
Hair loss suggests skin infection or fight wound. Check for dandruff/redness; a Wood's lamp showing apple-green hints ringworm. Mood swings may come from pain or stress. If no wound but dandruff, likely infection—see a vet for the pathogen. Common pathogens: Staphylococcus, Malassezia, Microsporum, mites.
What happens if I pull a cat’s tail?
The tail is sensitive; a hard yank scares the cat and may provoke a bite. The tail aids balance, so injury can cause falls. Don't grab it; if the cat shows odd behavior, pain, or appetite loss after, see a vet for possible fracture.