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Small bald patch, ear mites, eye swollen with discharge
FIP has wet and dry forms; wet shows breathing trouble, thinness, big belly, and in males swollen scrotum; dry shows fever, thinness, cloudy eyes, abdominal granulation. Your cat's hair loss and eye discharge do not fit FIP, so it likely does not have it. The signs more suggest fungal infection or feline rhinotracheitis; see a vet.
My cat coughs once or twice and sneezes a few times daily, no eye discharge; what medicine?
From your description, a coughing cat with phlegm, nasal congestion, and sneezing suggests a respiratory infection, but feline herpes or calicivirus cannot be ruled out. Screen at a vet and treat by cause. If a visit is hard, give oral respiratory medicine at home and watch for improvement; if none, see a vet.
My 3-month-old kitten suddenly stopped eating, cries for food but eats nothing, only drinks water, and vomits food and yellow fluid while losing weight but staying active
A cat that won't eat, vomits yellow fluid, and loses weight rapidly can have many causes, including indigestion, viral infection, or internal parasites. For indigestion, give anti-emetics and probiotics. For parasites, deworm. If feline distemper is the cause, see a vet promptly.
My cat was scared by a dog, feels warm, has poor appetite, and sleeps a lot
Feline panleukopenia is a common and life-threatening disease; treatment focuses on antivirals, symptom relief, antibacterials, and supportive care. If infected, take the cat to a hospital early, as sooner treatment means a better chance of recovery. During treatment, follow the vet's instructions for warmth and nursing care.
Why are my cat’s eyes red, swollen and watery?
Swollen, watery eyes in cats can have many causes, such as foreign-body irritation, keratitis, conjunctivitis, or feline herpesvirus. Herpesvirus infection often brings tearing and sneezing. If you suspect herpesvirus, have your cat examined by a vet; conjunctivitis or keratitis can be treated with pet-specific eye drops.
Essential Cat Care for Beginners: Deworming and Vaccinations
For a new cat: get a vet check first, prepare supplies, cat-proof the home, and keep it separate from other pets at first. Deworm externally every month, internally monthly under age 1 (then every 3 months), and start vaccines at 3 months with FVRCP plus rabies.
Why Is My Cat’s Eye Discharge Green?
Normal cat eye discharge is white or clear; greenish-yellow usually means internal heat, an eye infection, or feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu). Adjust the diet first, then see a vet if it persists or comes with sneezing, fever, or corneal signs.
Why Is My Cat’s Tail Oily (Stud Tail), and How to Treat It?
An oily cat tail — stud tail — comes from a dirty environment, hormonal imbalance in intact males, or poor grooming. Prevent it with regular brushing and neutering; treat mild cases by trimming the fur and bathing with cat shampoo, and see a vet if it persists.
My cat lost appetite (won’t even eat favorite treats), eyes watery and barely open, sleeps all day
Poor appetite and tearing may mean an eye problem—infection, allergy, or injury. Check for trauma; if none, consider infection or inflammation. Irritating smells in the environment may also cause it. Feline rhinotracheitis is possible; if it persists, see a vet soon.
Cat Ear Hair Loss in a Bald Patch: Causes and Care
A bald patch of hair loss on a cat's ear is often from a fight injury or a ringworm infection. Check the cat's skin condition to tell them apart. Here are the common causes and how to handle cat ear hair loss.