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My cat lost fur on its chin with red spots and crusting—what is it?
Chin fur loss with crusting is likely black chin (folliculitis) from overactive oil glands blocking pores. Put on an Elizabethan collar, wipe with a chlorhexidine solution and apply erythromycin ointment 1-2 times daily. It often recurs, so clean the chin after meals, use ceramic or stainless bowls, and feed a light diet; neuter males at the right age.
Cat keeps going to the litter box, digs, and urinates tiny amounts on the bed — what’s wrong?
Frequent litter-box trips and inappropriate urination suggest urinary disease, especially in male cats (cystitis, stones, crystals). See a vet; diuretics and antibiotics may help. Also consider heat in unneutered males and a dirty litter box.
Which Cat Breeds Tend to Live the Longest?
Some cats are naturally long-lived — Chinese Li Hua, Chartreux, Norwegian Forest Cat, American Shorthair, Balinese, and Siamese often reach 15–20 years. Pair good genes with vaccines, deworming, spaying/neutering, grooming, dental care, exercise, checkups, and quality food to extend your cat's life.
Can a Cat with Only One Testicle Reproduce?
A cat that shows only one testicle has cryptorchidism — a congenital defect in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. Such cats face a much higher risk of testicular tumors and should be neutered early. A unilateral cryptorchid can still breed but shouldn't, while a bilateral one is infertile.
How can I fatten up my cat?
Choose a quality cat food with over 40% protein and meat as top ingredients. Supplement with boiled chicken, fish, egg yolk, and goat milk, and deworm regularly since parasites cause thinness.
Cat’s bottom looks swollen, has poop on it, won’t let me touch/look/wipe.
The photo shows inflamed, hairless testicles, likely from heat-induced hormone surge and rubbing, or a wound from fighting causing pus infection. Disinfect with iodine, collar, and if it won't allow, see a vet; after healing, neuter.
How Long Do Ragdoll Cats Live?
A Ragdoll's average lifespan is 11-16 years, over 20 with good care. Lifespan depends on care and environment; spaying helps them live longer.
How to Tell a Male Cat from a Female Cat?
You can distinguish sex by the genitals: the female's genital opening is close to the anus and shaped like a slit, while the male's is farther away and round. Unneutered males also have testicles that become obvious at around 4 months.
How often does a cat go into heat in a year?
Female cats heat about 3-4 times a year, each cycle 1-2 months, with heats every 2-3 weeks within. Males heat irregularly, triggered by nearby females. In heat cats become clingy and show spraying, frequent howling, reduced appetite, and tail or butt raising when stroked; spay if not breeding.
What is the Li Hua cat’s personality like?
Li Hua cats are independent, lively, curious, brave, confident, and imitative. Once bonded, very loyal; changing owners hurts them. Kittens are naughty but calm with age, especially after neutering.