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How to tell if a cat is healthy?
Check the eyes: a healthy cat has clear eyes with little discharge and no tear stains or redness. It is alert and fast, with soft glossy coat and no abnormal shedding. Finally, normal stool means no softness, hardness or diarrhea.
What happens in severe cat heatstroke?
Severe heatstroke causes foaming, dehydration, sunken eyes, low skin elasticity, breathing difficulty, high temperature, weakness, coma and convulsions, risking irreversible brain damage or death. Move to a cool ventilated place, rinse with water, and seek a vet if severe.
What does a cat cold look like?
A cat cold shows lethargy, drowsiness, reduced appetite, sneezing, runny nose and cough from bacterial or viral infection. If mild, treat at home with pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine for 2 to 3 days; if no improvement or eye redness and no eating, it may be rhinotracheitis or calicivirus, needing a vet.
How to tell if a German Shepherd is purebred?
Purebred German Shepherds are large, about 50 to 65 cm at the shoulder with a slightly arched back. Puppies have thick legs and big paws; a thin-legged dog may be mixed. The muzzle is wide, the tail hangs when relaxed, ears stand at 2 to 3 months, and eyes are dark brown.
What happens if a Siamese cat catches a cold?
A Siamese cat cold shows sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and tearing, which over time affects spirit and appetite. Give pet cold medicine and doxycycline, and observe 3-5 days. If no improvement or signs like eye ulcers appear, it may be feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.
What happens after a cat dies of poisoning?
A poisoned cat's death appearance depends on the toxin: gut-burning poisons cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration; nerve poisons cause twitching and foam at the mouth. Some toxins destroy red blood cells.
What Are the Signs That a Cat Is Sleepy?
A sleepy cat shows heavy eyelids, yawns, and rubs its eyes, then sleeps up to 15 hours a day. Give it a quiet, dim, comfortable spot with a steady routine and daily play to sleep well.
Chihuahua, male, 8 years old; suddenly noticed a red bump/patch on the right eye today.
A red spot around a Chihuahua's eye is likely conjunctivitis from its prominent eyes; use antibiotic eye drops and clean discharge. Senior eye exams help catch cataracts and dry eye.
My cat suddenly refuses dry food but ate cooked chicken breast I offered; still won’t eat the kibble.
Refusing kibble may be pickiness from too many treats, spoiled food, or a sudden diet change. Illness can also be the cause if vomiting or other signs appear, so see a vet.
My cat’s eye is half-closed and has a lot of eye discharge
Excess eye discharge may come from 'internal heat' due to oily food and little water; switch to light, digestible food and more water. But if the eye is red, won't open, or waters constantly, it may be bacterial/viral conjunctivitis or keratitis needing a vet; clean with eye wash and use an antibiotic drop.