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Why Is My Cat So Thin, and How to Fatten It Up
A thin cat may be genetically slim, underfed, picky, parasitized, in season, or ill. Match the cause: better food, drop the junk snacks, deworm, or spay - and aim for a healthy standard weight, not fat.
Why Does Your Cat Leak Urine?
Why does a cat leak urine? There are many causes, and a cat's urinary tract is complex, so in most cases a vet visit is needed to check. If you cannot get to a clinic right away, you can try the causes below from our experts.
Is This a Scottish Fold Cat? How Should I Care for One, What to Feed, and What to Watch Out For?
Fold cats need extra attention to inherited disease - osteochondrodysplasia. Before onset, care like normal cats: natural cat food, monthly internal/external deworming, full vaccines, secure windows, prompt vet care. Get yearly checkups (may develop cartilage disease); supplement glucosamine. Strong adapter but fragile gut - avoid frequent food changes (diarrhea). Affectionate - spend time with them. Don't breed them; spay or neuter at right age.
My Cat Gets Dirty Very Quickly – About Two Weeks After a Bath the Fur Feels Wet and Oily
Greasy fur soon after a bath has several causes. Sebaceous gland abnormality (notable in unneutered males from high hormones) causes oily fur. Too-frequent bathing or wrong shampoo damages the skin barrier and pH, speeding oiliness - use a degreasing shampoo. Also improve bath quality; consider professional deep-water spa.
My two-month-old neutered Teddy ate rehydrated duck freeze-dry at 8pm, coughed, I gave a little amoxicillin; at midnight more cough, more amoxicillin and duck, then refused food; now sudden violent cough and green loose stool—what is wrong?
Cough suggests upper respiratory infection from chill, bacteria, or virus; green loose stool means gut trouble, possibly virus or parasites. With multiple signs, see a vet at once. If not, symptomatic care with an anti-inflammatory cough herbal tablet and doxycycline, probiotics, then deworm; if no improvement, it is serious.
What happens if cats mate with close relatives?
Inbreeding raises the odds of genetic defects and disease—vision, hearing, heart, bone, and immune problems—so avoid it; spay or neuter at maturity or separate the cats.
My silver tabby male cat has tail dermatitis and licks it—should he wear an Elizabethan collar?
Tail dermatitis in a male cat may be caused by stud tail, common in unneutered males due to excess sebaceous secretion, leading to oily fur, blackheads, and acne, and in severe cases itching and dermatitis. An Elizabethan collar is generally needed to prevent licking; clean with 3% hydrogen peroxide then saline, apply antibiotic ointment. Avoid Pi Te Fen solution (antifungal) unless fungal infection is confirmed. If no breeding plan, neuter to reduce hormones.
Why Does My Cat Keep Rolling on the Floor?
Why does a cat keep rolling on the floor? Cats can't speak, so they express emotions through behavior, and rolling is one such signal, but the reason differs by situation. Our pet care specialists detail the reasons.
When is cat breeding considered inbreeding?
In cat breeding, relatedness within 3 generations counts as inbreeding; for some purebreds like Persian and Siamese the rule is stricter, requiring at least 5 generations apart. Inbreeding can cause genetic defects and raise hereditary disease risk, so avoid it; for cats not meant for breeding, spay or neuter.
Why Do Cats Fight Each Other?
Cats may fight for several reasons: playful wrestling, territorial disputes, hormone-driven aggression during mating season, or redirected frustration. Understanding the trigger helps owners step in safely and prevent injuries — for example, by providing separate resources, isolating new cats, or neutering after the mating season.