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My Cat Has Diarrhea (Yellow Stools), Is Lethargic, Belly Cramps, Looks Nauseous, and Breathes Rapidly
This may be panleukopenia, parasites, GI disease, or diet. Deworm and test first; gastroenteritis or pancreatitis also fit. Severe cases like panleukopenia can be fatal within a week—see a vet promptly.
How can you tell if a British Shorthair blue cat is healthy?
A healthy British Shorthair blue cat should be round and sturdy with a smooth, glossy coat, be active and alert, and produce well-formed stools. Thinness, dull coat, low energy, or abnormal droppings can all signal illness.
A two-month-old cat has white stuff in its eyes
The photo is hard to see, but both eyes likely have keratitis; the white stuff may be ulcer discharge or eye worms. If it's a thin, worm-like object that wriggles occasionally, it's likely eye worms. Either way, see a vet to prevent worsening and vision loss. Wash and disinfect hands after touching the eyes; don't rub yours.
It has been plucking constantly, almost all its feathers are gone, looks like it has worms – any reliable method? I don’t dare buy random medicine online
Feather plucking has many causes: anxiety, boredom, virus/mold/parasite infection, nutrient gaps. For example, giardia infection can cause plucking - deworm promptly, give some antibiotics, bathe often, ventilate, improve life quality. To stop plucking, put a collar on; disinfect bleeding wounds with iodine.
What happens if a cat has parasites?
Internal parasites (roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm) cause diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite, weight loss, anemia; heavy loads show worms in stool. Heartworm/lung fluke bring cough, breathing trouble, lower stamina. External parasites (mites, fleas, lice, ticks) cause itching, hair loss, dandruff, scabs, even dermatitis, anemia, fever.
What happens if a dog eats a cat?
Possible: house dogs used to a single diet may get digestive upset (diarrhea, vomiting, bloating) from suddenly eating cat meat. Swallowing hair, bones, indigestible parts can cause gut blockage needing emergency surgery. Cats may carry parasites (roundworm, tapeworm, fleas, toxoplasma); the dog risks infection.
How do I properly raise a house cat?
Good cat care needs: a spacious, ventilated, clean, well-lit space with a cozy bed and cat tree; age-appropriate balanced food on a schedule; FVRCP and rabies vaccines plus regular deworming; and daily play while respecting its boundaries.
What does normal cat defecation look like?
A cat finds a litter box or quiet spot, digs, then squats with a raised tail to pass formed stool. Adult cats usually go 1-2 times daily.
What happens if a cat has fleas?
Fleas cause health problems: they suck blood and nutrients, causing itch and skin disease. Fleas also spread tapeworms, leading to soft stool, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Deworm promptly and disinfect the environment.
My cat vomits no matter how much food I give; how to treat?
Frequent vomiting may be hairballs, gastritis/ulcer, parasites, pancreatitis, kidney/liver disease, blockage, or food. Try a hypoallergenic diet and probiotics; hairball paste if fur in vomit; deworm; see a vet if with diarrhea or lethargy.