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How should a cat’s wound be treated?
Wound care depends on the type. For a skin scrape, put on an Elizabethan collar, disinfect with iodine or alcohol, then spray anti-inflammatory spray daily. For deep wounds see a vet for possible cleaning and stitches. For exposed fractures or ligament injuries, get X-rays and limit movement during recovery.
My 1.5-year cat had suspected dry FIP and 40 days of 441; now it begs for food but will not eat kibble; what should I do?
Poor appetite has many causes and leads to malnutrition, so find the reason. For suspected dry FIP, recheck blood markers before stopping 441, then adjust care. Offer tasty meat or cans and probiotics; see a vet if still not eating.
How Soon After Parvo Recovery Can a Puppy Be Vaccinated?
Vaccinate 10-15 days after stopping medication post-parvo recovery. Recovered pups have antibodies but should still get annual contagious-disease vaccines, since a sudden immunity drop can allow relapse.
How Often Should a 6-Month-Old Cat Be Dewormed?
After 6 months, deworm internally and externally every 3 months. But if sick or pregnant, do not deworm--pregnant cats risk fetuses, sick cats easily vomit or diarrhea. Wait until recovery. Also avoid baths a week before and after deworming.
How long does a cat’s depression take to heal?
No fixed time; severe depression can kill within a month. Mild depression can self-heal, sped up by more companionship and play. Most cats have mild depression; give them more love and attention to accelerate recovery.
My cat has something like a whistle/horn on its body with no fur around it — what disease?
This is hair loss and scabbing from skin disease, possibly bacterial, fungal or parasitic. If no parasites are seen and deworming is regular, suspect bacteria or fungi. A skin scrape at the vet confirms the type. Bacterial is not contagious and improves with antibacterial meds; fungal (ringworm) spreads and needs antifungal spray or terbinafine ointment plus vitamin B.
Cat’s right eyeball rolls up — what is this and how to treat?
The white at the inner corner is the nictitating membrane (third eyelid); it may not retract if the cat is tense — observe, it may return when relaxed. If it stays out, the gland may be inflamed/swollen. Use an Elizabethan collar and antibiotic drops 2-3 days; if no recovery, surgery.
My cat’s tail won’t lift and is bleeding
A bleeding tail that won't lift may involve bone or nerve injury, so get an X-ray first. If only bacterial infection, clean and disinfect, apply antibiotic spray/ointment, give oral antibiotics, keep clean, and add nutrition for healing.
Can a rabid cat infect a non-rabid cat through mating, and is a dog-like bark a sign of rabies?
Rabies spreads through saliva, not mating or blood; virus enters via wounds or mucous membranes and travels to the brain. A dog-like bark is NOT a rabies sign — rabid cats fear water and light, start lethargic and hide, then bite odd objects, drool and later become manic.
How long does a cat’s stress response last?
A cat's stress response lasts 1-7 days; timid cats may need several days. Mild stress improves in 1-3 days, while severe signs like lethargy, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea may take 5-7 days, during which the owner should comfort the cat.