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I bought some medicine; will it work?
From the photo, one product is a human drug and not advised for cats. Doxycycline hydrochloride treats mycoplasma; do not use medicine blindly before the cause is known. Tearing and sneezing can stem from respiratory infection, allergy, or rhinotracheitis, each needing different treatment. See a vet.
My cat has a mild cold, lost its voice, and has yellow and clear nasal discharge
Your cat is most likely dealing with a cold or a respiratory infection, and feline rhinotracheitis cannot be ruled out. For a simple cold, keep it warm and give pet cold medicine; if it worsens, see a vet.
My cat has not eaten or drunk for four or five days and now has bloody stool
Bloody stool can come from acute gastroenteritis, panleukopenia, or parasites. See a vet for blood, antigen, and fecal tests; hospitalization may be needed if severe.
Half an hour ago bloody stool, vomit of white thick undigested kibble
Bloody stool and vomiting undigested kibble mainly suggest GI mucosal injury, internal parasites, or panleukopenia. Sharp items or infection can cause this; these are serious, so see a vet promptly.
Cat hasn’t eaten for two days, keeps drooling, mouth won’t open, no strength. Vet X-ray said stomatitis and throat inflammation; two days of IV helped dehydration but nothing else. Still no strength, drooling, no response.
Stomatitis has various causes (injury, bacteria, viruses) needing differential diagnosis via blood and virus tests. Treat with antibacterial spray, oral/IV anti-inflammatories, or antivirals.
Fine the first day, then suddenly no eating and low energy; third day still not eating with lots of eye discharge; gave amoxicillin twice; fourth day still low but ate some cat strips, no vomit/diarrhea/runny nose. On the fourth sick day another kitten also stopped eating.
Based on your description, the cat likely has feline rhinotracheitis (herpes). It is contagious; isolate both and take them to a vet promptly.
Why do cats get anemia
Common causes include a single diet, blood loss, parasites, feline leukemia, and FIV. Feed balanced nutrition, deworm regularly, and see a vet for bleeding or abnormal symptoms.
My cat vomited yellow material with chunky bits
Yellow vomit has many causes: wrong food, parasites, indigestion, hairballs, gastroenteritis, panleukopenia. Recall recent overfeeding; for indigestion, fast 12h and give probiotics; if lethargy or other signs appear, see a vet.
Sneezing, trembling
Sneezing and trembling may be a chill/cold or viral infection (herpes, calici). Young age, avoid drugs; keep warm, add protein and vitamins, observe 2 days. If no improvement or runny nose/eyes, see a vet for the pathogen then medicate.
Kitten’s lips seem swollen; please look
From the photo the cat may have eosinophilic granuloma, a skin inflammation often from bacterial infection, on skin and mouth. Causes include food allergy, atopy. Need a biopsy and pathology at the vet to confirm and treat.