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I just bought a cat yesterday; the seller said she’s healthy, but this one-year-old female is all skin and bones on her back yet has a large belly that bulges to both sides, and she retches occasionally. She drank a lot of water after arriving home last night. What could be the cause?
A swollen belly in a cat can have several causes: ascites - fluid buildup from low protein (liver-related) or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), where the main signs are a thin back, a distended fluid-filled belly, along with lethargy, poor appetite, and breathing difficulty, requiring prompt veterinary examination; or pregnancy - if the unspayed female mated at the seller's, she may well be pregnant.
Shandong Lion Cat
The Shandong Lion Cat is mainly seen in zoos in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Jinan, and Qingdao in China, and rarely abroad in Japan and Singapore. It is called the Shandong Lion Cat because it looks like a lion, with long, fluffy fur.
After being scratched by a cat, I squeezed the blood out and rinsed with some water
If scratched by your own healthy, vaccinated cat with only slight skin broken, rabies vaccine may not be needed, since rabies spreads through saliva. Clean the wound with soap and water for over 15 minutes, wipe with 75% alcohol or 2% iodine 2–3 times, and let it stop bleeding. For a stray or unfamiliar cat, go to the health department for the vaccine.
How often should cat dry shampoo powder be used?
Use cat dry shampoo powder only about once a month. Too often harms skin and coat; use a pet product and a collar.
Eurasian Siskin
The Eurasian Siskin (Carduelis spinus), also called the yellow bird, is mainly yellow as its name suggests. It is distributed from Europe to Egypt and east to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and China, living in forests, hills, and plains; in autumn and winter it is more often seen in plains or sheltered foothill belts.
Benefits and Precautions of Fish Oil for Cats
Fish oil rich in omega-3 supports a cat's skin, coat, immune system, and heart, but it must be dosed carefully and chosen well. This guide covers the benefits of supplementing fish oil and how to feed it safely without causing harm.
How to Properly Care for a Persian Cat
Persian cats are sensitive to change — a swapped food bowl can make them refuse to eat. Here are the key points for feeding, grooming, and keeping a Persian cat healthy.
Do Cats Really Need Companionship?
Wild cats are mostly solitary and many seem aloof, so people assume they never feel lonely. In truth, cats can feel lonely and need your company, they just don't show it the way dogs do.
What If Your Cat Won’t Eat Lecithin?
Lecithin (inositol phosphatide) is vital for a cat's coat; deficiency causes shedding and dry fur. If a cat refuses it, mix it into smelly or favorite foods, or use powder form. Egg yolk, soy, and liver also help - 2-3 boiled yolks a week suffices.
Common Health Issues in Exotic Shorthairs and How to Care for Them
Exotic Shorthairs are prone to eye discharge, a short nose with breathing trouble, malocclusion, delicate paw pads, ear issues, and coat/skin problems from poor self-grooming. Daily cleaning, brushing, and early vet care keep these in check.