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Why does my kitten keep tearing up?
From the photo the cat most likely has conjunctivitis from trauma, bacteria, viruses, or irritants. Signs are tearing, red eyes, and crusted lids; untreated it may spread. Find the cause; bacterial cases use oxytetracycline, viral cases need antiviral drugs.
My cat keeps being listless, vomiting and having diarrhea, and hides in corners by itself.
Listlessness with vomiting, diarrhea, and hiding may reflect gastroenteritis, infectious disease, or parasites. Spoiled food or swallowed objects can trigger it, as can a lack of deworming. Persistent signs warrant prompt veterinary diagnosis.
My Cat Has Been Sneezing and Has a Runny Nose Lately; at Night Mucus Dries and Blocks the Nose, and Since Last Month One Eye Corner Has Had Reddish-Brown Discharge
'Cold' is a general term for upper respiratory symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, cough, congestion, red eyes or discharge). Rhinotracheitis is a type of cold from herpesvirus. Many causes: calicivirus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Bordetella, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia. For severe upper respiratory symptoms, get a vet PCR, DR, fSAA, and blood tests to find cause, then treat.
Why Does My Cat Have Persistent Black Nasal Discharge?
Persistent black nasal discharge may be a secondary sign of ear mites, or from 'internal heat' or feline rhinotracheitis. Check ears for dirt or odor; if none, rule out ear mites. Rhinotracheitis signs: conjunctivitis, eye discharge, sneezing, runny nose; severe: drooling, lethargy, anorexia, fever, cough. Find cause from symptoms; if worsening, vet.
What Causes a Cat’s Limb Weakness?
Limb weakness may be from poisoning, calcium deficiency, or disease. Normally cats walk lightly; calcium deficiency causes weak hind legs, unsteady gait - supplement calcium and aid absorption (calcium-rich food, supplements, sunlight). Poisoning or panleukopenia also cause weakness - see vet.
Why Is My Cat Refusing Food, Losing Weight, and Having Seizures?
Per description, anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy, weight loss, mild seizures may be gastroenteritis or infectious disease (panleukopenia, coronavirus). Unvaccinated cats are at higher risk. Severe - see vet promptly to find cause and treat, preventing death.
My Cat Has Discharge Near the Nose, Red and Tearful Eyes, Occasional Sneezing, but Is Energetic and Eating Well
Per description and photo, symptoms (eye/nose discharge, red eyes, tearing, sneezing) suggest feline rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus upper respiratory infection). Typical signs: conjunctivitis, discharge, sneezing, runny nose; severe: drooling, lethargy, anorexia, fever, cough. No specific drug; use interferon, lysine, antiviral and antibiotics. See vet promptly.
Why Is My Cat’s Ear Skin Red, Hairless, and Flaky?
Based on the photo, the cat's ear skin shows redness, hair loss, and flaking, possibly from scabies mite infection, but fungal or bacterial infection or allergic dermatitis cannot be ruled out. Feline allergic dermatitis may be from fleas or other parasites, or from dust, pollen, food. Use antibacterial anti-inflammatory sprays/ointments plus antibiotics, and keep the cat away from allergens.
I brought a kitten home, it looked small, I bathed it, and now it seems to have skin issues—what types are there, and does it need a vet?
Feline skin disease includes external types (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, allergic) and internal types (seborrhea, immune, endocrine, nutritional). Common ones are fungal (ringworm), bacterial, parasitic. Ringworm causes hair loss, itch, round scaly patches; use a Wood's lamp at home, but see a vet to confirm and avoid spread.
Why does my cat vomit yellow-green material?
Yellow-green vomit with low energy and poor appetite may be acute gastroenteritis or infection with distemper or coronavirus. These are serious—get differential diagnosis at a vet; if distemper, full treatment. Acute gastroenteritis is treated supportively and usually recovers in 3–5 days. See a vet promptly.