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My Adult Cat Has a 4–5 cm Wound on Its Side, Dark-Purple Skin Around It, and Rubs Against the Cage
Cage-rubbing suggests itchy skin or heat. Check for itching and treat; in heat, cats rub, roll, yowl, and raise their rear. Have it spayed/neutered after heat if not breeding. Also have the wound checked by a vet.
Can my cat survive if its testicles dropped down?
If 'dropped' means descended into the scrotum, that's normal development; otherwise it's cryptorchidism. If injured and exposed, prompt surgery can still save it, like a neuter, but care for the wound.
Why has my cat been eating less kibble lately?
Eating less is usually from picky eating, heat, or illness. If the cat is otherwise normal, try mixing in favorite foods. Unneutered cats with night howling or inappropriate urination are likely in heat. If eating very little with lethargy or other signs, see a vet to find the cause.
My cat has a bump on its lower body
From the photo, the cat's genital area is abnormal with scabbing. An exposed penis in cats is usually from heat or urinary disease. An unneutered male in heat may show the penis and lick it, but scabbing is not normal, so a vet visit is advised.
What happens if a house cat is abandoned?
Abandoned house cats face starvation, disease, and injury, often dying. Unneutered ones worsen stray overpopulation.
When do cats call in heat?
Calling in heat means estrus; females usually in spring and autumn, males passively all year. Females are intermittent, about a week each time, with frequent calling and rolling. If not breeding, neuter at the right time.
My cat’s tail is oily with a hard, swollen spot that hurts
An oily tail with secondary folliculitis is usually from hormonal imbalance or a too-greasy diet. Adjust the diet, use an antibacterial shampoo, apply erythromycin, and consider spaying/neutering.
Brought a new younger cat home in August 2023; isolated for over a week; the older sister was hostile but they kept to themselves. Recently she suddenly became very aggressive, attacking the brother viciously on sight. How to solve?
A cat suddenly turning aggressive may be from heat, discomfort, or environmental change. Isolate them first; consider spaying after heat; see a vet if other symptoms appear.
5-month-old male cat bit my daughter’s foot at night, trembling all over with genitals exposed; is he in heat?
A 5-month-old male cat with exposed genitals is very likely in heat. Male cats in heat show urine spraying, reduced appetite, irritability, nighttime howling, escape attempts, stronger odor, and swollen exposed genitals.
My cat urinates frequently and a lot, and a little fluid sprays when it licks
Exposed genitals are usually from heat or urinary disease. An unneutered male in heat may show the penis and lick it, normal; just protect him through heat. But cystitis, stones, or urethritis also cause frequent urination; see a vet.