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What to Do When a Cat Has Pneumonia
Feline pneumonia usually follows a cold, fever, or bronchitis, starting with fever, nasal discharge, cough, and lethargy, then labored breathing and a head-down, front-leg-splayed stance. Treatment centers on anti-inflammatory drugs plus expectorants, keeping the cat hydrated with glucose, and good nutrition. See a vet promptly.
How do I tell if my cat has pyometra?
Pyometra is diagnosed by symptoms and abdominal ultrasound. Closed pyometra shows enlarged abdomen, fluid/pus in the uterus, lethargy, appetite loss, later vomiting. Open pyometra shows vulvar discharge and slowly worsening condition without belly enlargement. These signs give a preliminary diagnosis.
What does a cat with FIP look like in its final stage before death?
FIP is divided into wet and dry forms; the wet form is more common and causes obvious ascites. Before death, a cat has large fluid buildup in the abdomen that presses on the organs, leading to difficulty breathing, lethargy and vomiting, and weight loss from not eating. The dry form causes neurological signs before death such as convulsions, constricted pupils and loss of coordination.
Why Cats Suddenly Lose Their Appetite
A sudden loss of appetite can come from mild causes, weather, heat, stress, or fussy eating, or from illness such as mouth pain, digestive trouble, parasites, or systemic disease. Find the cause first: treat oral pain with pet anti-inflammatories and oral spray, settle the gut with probiotics, and deworm if parasites are to blame.
Health Checks to Do After Rescuing a Stray Cat
Before a stray cat joins your home, a veterinary check-up protects the cat, any resident pets, and your family. Strays can carry parasites, skin disease, or hidden infections, so a targeted exam is worth the cost. Core tests include a physical exam, infectious-disease screening (panleukopenia, coronavirus, calicivirus, herpesvirus; add FIV and FeLV if you have other cats), a fecal exam for internal parasites, and a blood count to flag anemia, inflammation, or dehydration. Imaging or a Toxoplasma test may be added for specific risks. To keep costs down, ask clinics about rescue discounts, look for packaged wellness plans, and have the vet handle basic grooming during the visit. Always isolate the new cat for 7–14 days, deflea and deworm, then start vaccines once it has settled in.
Pleurisy (Pleuritis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (the lung lining) causing abdominal breathing, a friction sound on auscultation, and a horizontal fluid line on percussion. It is treated with antibiotics, pain and inflammation control, and drainage of fluid when needed.
Bronchopneumonia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bronchopneumonia (lobular pneumonia) is inflammation of the small airways and alveoli, marked by high swinging fever, rapid breathing, and focal lung sounds. It is treated aggressively with antibiotics, cough and phlegm control, and supportive care.
Common Gastrointestinal Diseases in Cats
Many diseases can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea are common in GI disorders. Regurgitation (the effortless expulsion of stomach fluid, mucus, and undigested food from the esophagus) is frequent in esophageal disease.
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