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My three-month-old cat has feline rhinotracheitis; I gave acyclovir and ribavirin for two days, then it got diarrhea and vomited twice; fasting 6 hours stopped vomiting but diarrhea continues. Can rhinotracheitis and gastroenteritis meds be taken together, and which first?
Rhinotracheitis is from herpesvirus; do not blindly use ribavirin—a human drug banned in vet medicine for severe side effects (diarrhea, anemia, anorexia, birth defects). The diarrhea may come from wrong medication. Stop the harsh human drugs; both conditions can be treated together with compliant, targeted meds per a vet's guidance.
How many hours of fasting before a cat’s neutering?
Fast a cat for 8 hours (water 4 hours) before neutering to avoid vomit aspiration under anesthesia. Food reflux can cause pneumonia or death.
Why Is My Cat Having Diarrhea Again?
Diarrhea is loose or unformed stool from food moving too fast through the gut to absorb water and nutrients, and it can be acute or chronic. Causes range from infections, parasites, and diet changes to stress and underlying gut disease; at home, keep water available, feed small frequent easily digested meals, and use smectite or pet probiotics for mild cases — but see a vet for blood, fever, lethargy, or ongoing diarrhea in an unvaccinated cat.
Why Cats Foam at the Mouth and How to Treat It
Foaming at the mouth in cats often comes from excess stomach acid, unsuitable or excessive food, poisoning (lilies, acetaminophen), or stress. Treatment depends on the cause — fasting and antibiotics for gastritis, smaller fiber-rich meals for food issues, immediate vet care for poisoning, and a gentle transition for stress.
Why Do Cats Get Gastroenteritis?
Cat gastroenteritis is the most common pet illness, usually from spoiled food, a kitten's shallow stomach overloaded with food, lactose intolerance, sudden weather shifts, or poisoning. Treat with a short fast to heal the gut lining plus a cat-specific antibiotic, and head to a vet if there's no improvement — never use human stomach medicine.
How to Help Your Cat Develop Full Cheek Jowls
Full cheek jowls are a male, breed-linked trait — Sphynx, calico, Devon Rex, and Siamese cats rarely develop them, so don't overfeed a cat that won't. For cats that can, deworm monthly, feed a protein-rich diet (35%+ kibble plus meat and egg yolk), and add vitamins; skip the daily nutritional paste, which just drives obesity.
Does a Cat Need to Fast Before a Checkup? Pre-Exam Tips
Cats should be checked at least yearly, with tests matched to age — and a little prep improves accuracy. Keep life calm for a week before, fast only if blood glucose or bile-acid tests are planned, and bring a note of any changes (drinking, weight, vomiting, litter habits) to discuss with the vet.
Why Cats Vomit: Common Causes by Severity
Not all vomiting is harmless — while hairballs and eating too fast are normal, persistent or severe vomiting can signal parasites, foreign objects, or serious organ disease. Know the three types of throwing up and the warning signs that mean a trip to the vet.
Why Your Cat Throws Up Undigested Kibble
When a healthy cat on a hairball regimen vomits only its food, the usual culprits are bad or abruptly changed kibble, overeating, eating too fast, or an underlying gut problem. Switch foods gradually over a week, portion the meals, slow the eating with a puzzle bowl, and see a vet if lethargy or diarrhea joins the vomiting.
Acute Pancreatitis in Cats and Dogs
Acute pancreatitis is self-digestion of the pancreas by its own enzymes, striking dogs far more often than cats and showing as sudden belly pain, shock, and peritonitis. Triggers range from bile-duct blockage and fatty meals to infections and certain drugs; treatment focuses on shutting down pancreatic secretion, controlling infection and pain, and correcting fluids — and the hemorrhagic form carries a guarded prognosis.