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After spaying, the recovery suit and ointment may have trapped moisture on the lower belly; it’s now red and weeping, and stays wet even after drying, because the fatty skin folds there can’t air out
Red, weeping skin near a spay incision is common in obese cats but needs active care: disinfect with iodine, apply pet anti-inflammatory ointment plus oral meds, keep dry, and use an E-collar. It should heal in 5-7 days; see a vet if not.
How is it to use Daknin (miconazole) for cat ringworm?
Daknin has miconazole, effective against fungus. But it's a human drug; cat skin differs, long-term may cause allergy, follicle damage, poor healing. For fungal skin disease, use pet terbinafine spray or compound ketoconazole ointment. Without meds, Daknin ointment can be tried but watch closely; stop and see vet if abnormal.
My cat developed subcutaneous emphysema after spay surgery; will it heal on its own while on antibiotics?
Emphysema is unlikely to resolve on its own; use daily bandage compression and broad-spectrum antibiotics, usually recovering in about a week. Keep it calm.
My cat vomited and tests showed feline distemper – what now?
For confirmed distemper, use antiviral serum and interferon plus symptomatic care; early treatment has a good cure rate. Follow up with vet visits after recovery.
My cat was tied by a string for an unknown time; we returned after two days, freed it, and one leg’s paw pad is black, swollen, can’t walk, only drags; still the same next morning—is the leg necrotic?
The leg is likely necrotic. See a vet to check for recovery; if necrotic, amputation depends on severity. Severe necrosis without amputation can infect and threaten life.
How can I tell if my spayed female cat’s wound is healing well?
Normally, if the spayed female cat's wound shows no redness, heat, scar overgrowth, or purulent discharge, and the scab gradually falls off, that is a sign of good recovery. After the spay surgery, put an Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent it from licking the surgical wound. At the same time, keep the environment dry and clean and prevent the wound from getting wet. As the cat's wound heals, the itching will gradually ease and the cat will stop trying to lick or chew the wound.
My cat walks with a limp, as if it has a fracture.
Limping without injury may be a sprain, fracture, dislocation, or developmental bone issue. Get an X-ray to confirm; fractures may need surgery and rest during recovery.
Why does my cat get black spots all over after ringworm healed?
Black spots after ringworm are usually from medication irritation or damaged hair follicles. Fungal infection causes keratinization and melanin buildup; some drugs also irritate skin. Get a vet diagnosis; medicated baths help recovery.
This afternoon around 5–6, my cat’s two hind legs were bitten by a dog and it can only drag them while walking.
A cat that can't use its hind legs after a dog bite may have injured bones, joints, or the spine; a lack of pain response suggests possible nerve damage. Prompt X-ray or ultrasound at a vet clinic is advised. Bone/joint injuries may be surgically treatable, while nerve damage is harder to cure and needs pain/anti-inflammatory and nerve-support medication.
Spaying a female cat, unsure of costs and items, limited budget
Cat spay costs about 500 yuan including anesthesia and meds. Confirm with the clinic what is covered before surgery.