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My cat’s eye is very swollen and I don’t know why
The swollen area covers the cat's nictitating membrane (third eyelid), which may be inflamed along with conjunctivitis. Bacterial infection, trauma, or foreign-body irritation are common causes.
How long can a cat with osteochondrosis live?
Osteochondrosis does not necessarily shorten life; with good care such a cat can live as long as a healthy one. It is a joint and bone disease controlled by medication, and during flares add chondroitin for pain.
My cat stopped eating on day 7 after birth, temperature 39.3, no milk letdown, stool normal, what is wrong?
Post-birth not eating with rising temperature may be low immunity or retained afterbirth causing inflammation. Placentas left in the womb cause uterine infection; get blood inflammation and B ultrasounds, and treat with fever control, fluids, and antibiotics.
I closed a door on my cat’s leg and now it limps
A cat limping after a door catch likely has muscle or bone injury, from mild sprain to serious fracture, so see a vet. A fracture causes severe pain and possible deformity; a mild sprain may recover in about a week of rest, but get an X-ray.
My near 6-month cat in heat is lethargic, eats less, seems feverish, small urine clumps, blood shows dehydration
Sudden not drinking with small urine clumps has many causes; the blood shows dehydration, and fever worsens it. Get biochemistry, full abdominal ultrasound, SAA, and distemper and coronavirus tests; suspect urinary issues or pain. Offer wet food and water meanwhile.
My cat has clear drool and a red, bumpy, crusted upper lip
A red, bumpy, crusted upper lip may be mouth ulcers, eosinophilic granuloma from allergy, or viral infection like calicivirus. Use an antibacterial spray and oral antibiotics, get a scrape and allergy care, and use a collar to stop scratching.
My cat bit me, I lightly tapped it twice, and now it keeps purring
Constant purring can mean seeking attention, feeling insecure or cozy after being scolded, being in heat, or pain from illness. Observe its state; if abnormal, see a vet, and give it security and interaction.
My cat is drooling, low-energy, and lying down and seems much thinner overnight
Drooling with lethargy has many causes: stomatitis from mouth disease or calicivirus, upper respiratory infection, pain, rabies, or poisoning and heat stroke. Combine history and an oral exam, but a vet check is best to avoid delay.
My cat was dropped, then listless and sleepy all day, body soft but can run and eat
Risk after a fall depends on internal injury; if none, rest 3 days and recover. Cats hide mild internal damage, so with lethargy or poor appetite get checked for bleeding, fractures or bruising to avoid lasting harm.
Cat suddenly vomited white foam, collapsed and died in minutes overnight; was it poisoning or illness?
From the acute signs, poisoning from toxic food is most likely: foaming, cyanosis, tremors, stiffness, eye flicker, coma. Gastric and nerve signs fit; death can be within 5 minutes. Induce vomiting if conscious, then rush to the vet for washing and fluids.