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Why does my cat have a lump on its back?
A lump on your cat's back can result from trauma, poor medication absorption, or a subcutaneous lipoma. If your cat was recently vaccinated, it may be injection-site panniculitis. If the lump grows or is accompanied by other symptoms, have your cat examined by a veterinarian.
My cat was injured and has a badly swollen, fractured leg — what should I do?
For a cat with a fracture, surgery is generally recommended because it leads to much better healing; leaving it untreated risks the bone healing out of alignment and affecting normal walking. After surgery, follow your vet's advice and give your cat vet-prescribed anti-inflammatories, pain relief, and bone-and-joint nutritional support. Until fully healed, keep your cat resting and avoid strenuous activity.
My nursing cat’s nipples are hot and she won’t let the kittens nurse—is it mastitis?
Likely mastitis—hot, painful, swollen mammary glands, discharge, excessive licking. Severity guides treatment, so a vet exam is needed; usually antibiotics plus glucocorticoids, with drain-and-flush if abscessed.
Why is my dog arching its back and crying in pain?
Arching the back and crying usually means abdominal pain from pancreatitis, kidney, or spine issues; see a vet and do not self-medicate.
How does a cat get paronychia (nail-fold infection)?
Paronychia usually comes from bacterial or fungal infection or low immunity; signs include red, swollen, painful nails and lameness.
What Are the Signs of a Cat Before Labor?
Before delivery a cat shows a swollen, drooping abdomen, enlarged nipples, sticky vaginal discharge, and uterine contractions; some leak milk. She grows restless and seeks a quiet warm spot, and may look uncomfortable from pain. Prepare for whelping when these appear.
Why Is My Cat Not Eating or Drinking?
A cat that refuses food and water can have many underlying causes - stress, parasites, oral disease, digestive trouble, or liver problems. The right treatment depends on finding the specific cause.
What Does a Healthy Cat’s Anus Look Like?
A healthy cat's anus should be clean, pink, with clear folds and tidy surrounding fur. Redness, pain, or stuck feces suggest diarrhea or anal inflammation - treat topically or see a vet.
My cat was sleeping, suddenly jerked awake, fell, and had a seizure — why?
A cat that wakes, collapses, and convulses may have neuritis from intense nerve-muscle pain. See a vet to find the cause; neuritis is often from vitamin deficiency, so supplement alongside treatment.
What does conjunctivitis look like in cats?
Feline conjunctivitis shows as red, watery, itchy eyes with discharge. Here are the common causes.