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Why Does a Cat Have Smelly Feet and How to Treat It?
Many owners ask about cat foot odor. The main cause is the owner—without paw care, odor is inevitable. Our team explains the causes and solutions.
What Medicine to Use for a Cat with Mouth Sores and Drooling
Mouth sores and drooling in cats are usually caused by trauma or stomatitis and need prompt anti-inflammatory treatment plus a bland diet. Depending on severity, a pet oral spray with metronidazole and vitamin B supplements help the mouth heal.
My cat’s face is ulcerated and has a hole that broke open
A facial ulcer that has broken into a hole may be severe trauma, skin infection, or disease-see a vet at once; do not self-treat to avoid spreading infection. Before the visit, gently clean with warm saline or chlorhexidine (not alcohol); treatment may include sutures, antibiotics, and dressings with a collar.
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.
A feral cat tore a chick’s leg off and bit off its rear
This is natural predatory behavior by a feral cat, which hunts small animals for food. Protect chicks with secure enclosures and seek veterinary care for injuries.
My cat’s neuter site has smelly discharge – what should I do?
Discharge with odor after neutering likely means a purulent wound infection; the photo shows exposed tissue, so seek vet re-cleaning and suturing to prevent abdominal invasion. If internal tissue is fine, still care daily: use an Elizabethan collar or recovery suit, avoid strenuous activity, disinfect with iodine, drain fluid, keep dry, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment; use oral antibiotics if severely infected.
Common Chinchilla Ear Diseases and Daily Ear Care
Chinchilla ears are delicate and prone to injury (extreme temperatures, fights — look for peeling, blackening, red swollen bites) and infection, especially ear mites (head-shaking, scratching, hair loss, sometimes eye inflammation). Deep wounds may need vet stitches and antibiotics. For care, a mineral-oil cotton ball wipes the ears; seek a vet for heavy buildup. Provide dust sand and check ears regularly.
My cat’s tail was broken, only a stub left, and won’t heal; a lump appeared and it cries in pain when moved. What do I do?
A broken, infected cat tail that will not heal needs vet surgical debridement, possibly amputation of dead bone. Home care is painful; a vet is better.
How soon after spaying can a female cat walk?
A spayed female cat walks once anesthesia fades, about 6 to 8 hours later. Do not feed before then; collar and rest the wound.
How Long After Neutering Does a Male Cat’s Hormones Drop?
Hormones start dropping 2 weeks after neutering but settle in about 3 months. Heat behaviors like spraying, irritability, and mounting may persist 3 months; normal. Care for the wound.