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Is a Cat’s Purring and Leg-Kicking a Sign of Illness?
A cat's purring and sleepy leg-kicks look cute, but are they ever a red flag? Usually they are normal — yet both can signal a problem. Learn how to tell harmless behavior from a respiratory issue or seizure.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Cold in Winter
Most cats are cold-sensitive and winter is hard on them. Learn the signs of cold and the practical ways to keep a cat warm and healthy through the season.
Common Cat Diseases and Their Treatments
Common cat diseases are infectious enteritis (vaccinate; fatal in kittens), infectious anemia (spreads via fleas; antibiotics plus nutrition), and roundworm (dewormer and disinfect items).
Why Does Your Cat Sneeze Often?
Cat sneezes come from a common cold (clear mucus, normal temp), allergic rhinitis (pollen, dust; tears and cough), or highly contagious cat flu (thick mucus—isolate and treat). Take sneezing seriously.
Why Does My Cat Have a Runny Nose and Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats prefer nasal breathing and only mouth-breathe when truly unable, so a runny nose with mouth breathing needs prompt care. This article covers the causes and treatments.
Is It Normal for a Cat to Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats evolved in the desert as quiet-breathing hunters, so seeing one pant like a dog is unusual. Brief panting after exercise is normal, but at rest it signals a problem. This article covers three common causes.
Cat brought home June 17, June 18 started yellow thick nasal discharge, normal appetite/stools/energy; eye drops since 18th, no relief. What to do?
Kitten runny nose may be respiratory infection; with eye signs, rule out rhinotracheitis. As a new cat, get a full vet check to find the cause. If simple cold, pet cold medicine.
My cat stopped eating and is very lethargic
These are general signs that could mean many illnesses, and poisoning cannot be ruled out. A vet check is needed to find the cause and prevent worsening.
I sprayed insecticide in the kitchen, closed the door, the living room smells, and the cat stays there with poor ventilation and only a 5 cm window open
This situation may affect the cat's health, since cats are sensitive to chemicals and odors. Ventilate as much as possible, move the cat to a well-aired room, watch for breathing difficulty or eye/nose irritation, clean surfaces to remove residue with cat-safe products, and avoid such exposure again; see a vet if symptoms appear.
What Terrible Consequences Come from Cat Vitamin Deficiency?
High-quality cat food rarely causes malnutrition, but vitamins don't keep well so content is low; supplement moderately. Our team explains the consequences of deficiency.