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What brands of dog painkillers are available?
Dog painkillers come from brands like Pu'ante, Mailmeng, and Babowei, usually meloxicam tablets for soft-tissue and osteoarthritis pain. Note that meloxicam and firocoxib are NSAIDs that can irritate the stomach, so stop if vomiting or diarrhea appears.
How can you tell if a cat has stomatitis?
Stomatitis shows as mouth ulcers, red swollen gums and mucosa, drooling, and reduced appetite; early on the cat may just eat cautiously and slowly. As pain worsens, the cat stops eating and drools frequently. Some cats also have heavy tartar, plaque, and loose teeth.
What are the early symptoms of urinary blockage in cats?
Early urinary blockage shows as frequent urination, small volume, dribbling, painful urination and irritability, possibly progressing to blood in urine and complete inability to urinate. A vet visit is needed for diagnosis and treatment.
What if my cat walks with one paw off the ground?
Could be fracture, sprain, strain, or skin injury. Clean minor pad wounds; if pain without wound, get X-rays at the vet.
My 14-year-old cat stopped eating 3 days ago; tests show kidney failure. How serious is it?
Cat kidney failure is acute or chronic. Acute can often be treated; chronic is progressive and incurable, needing hydration, diet, and monitoring.
What should I do if my nursing cat has engorged breasts?
Let kittens nurse or use warm compresses, massage, and manual expression. Severe cases may need medication to dry up milk; avoid overfeeding.
What could cause a cat to refuse food (anorexia)?
Anorexia can come from poor feeding habits (too many snacks, spoiled food left out) or disease such as mouth ulcers, distemper, gastroenteritis, or other painful conditions. Observe carefully to find the cause and apply the right solution.
What should I do if my cat licks its spay or neuter wound?
A cat's tongue carries bacteria and wounds need to stay dry, so licking after surgery easily causes infection and even redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Use an Elizabethan collar for 7-10 days. For mild infection, clean and disinfect with iodine and apply antibiotic ointment twice daily; severe cases need vet debridement.
Why does my cat have black dirt on its nails and not let me touch them?
The black dirt may be clotted blood from the nail's quick being hit or stepped on, causing pain and refusal to be touched. If from injury, use anti-inflammatory, de-swelling, pain-relief spray. In some cases, see a vet to check for bone damage and treat promptly.
What are the symptoms of Toxoplasma infection in cats?
Toxoplasma symptoms in cats include diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, reduced appetite, rapid breathing, jaundice, and weight loss. Some cats show no clear signs, making it hard to notice, but pregnant cats may miscarry or have deformed or stillborn kittens. Diagnosis uses a fecal test strip or blood test; treat with sulfonamides. Since toxoplasmosis can spread to humans, owners should also get checked.