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Reduced appetite, normal stools, gurgling with nasal sounds, occasional rapid breathing, no sneezing, normal mood
A cat's gurgling breath with runny nose usually means an upper respiratory infection. If from a cold, give cold medicine; untreated it can become pneumonia.
Two-month-old cat vomits about daily, undigested food, energetic, normal appetite, but today barely ate and slept; frequent sneezing thought due to dust, now yellow mucus. Can I buy Miaojinggan and Wangmiaoamo?
Vomiting, sneezing, and yellow mucus mean illness: cold, bacterial respiratory infection, herpes, or calicivirus. See a vet to confirm; a normal cold rarely vomits often and improves in 3-5 days, while viral needs symptomatic and antiviral care and may recur. Boost immunity and nutrition.
How often should a dog be tested for toxoplasmosis?
A dog can be tested for toxoplasmosis every 6 months. If the dog has a weak constitution or often eats raw meat, testing every 3 months is recommended. Cats are the definitive hosts, so reducing contact with cat feces lowers infection risk.
My cat cannot open one eye. What is wrong?
One closed eye suggests conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation or virus. Try antibiotic drops and a collar; see a vet if other signs appear.
My cat keeps getting red stuff in its eyes that comes back after cleaning. What is it?
Recurring red eye discharge may be normal gunk, or conjunctivitis, keratitis or diet-related heat. Clean and use drops; see a vet if it persists.
How long does it take to treat cat cystitis?
Feline cystitis generally clears up after 7 to 10 days of treatment. It is common in male cats and causes painful, frequent urination that needs prompt care.
How Long Does It Take for a Cat’s Aspiration Pneumonia to Heal?
Feline aspiration pneumonia needs about two weeks of medication and over four weeks to fully recover. Caused by inhaled foreign objects, it brings coughing and breathing trouble and risks secondary infection, especially in kittens.
Cat Vomits, Urinates Often, and Has Blood in Urine After I Scolded It; Did I Cause It?
Vomiting, frequent urination, and blood in urine suggest lower urinary tract disease, common in males. Stress from scolding can trigger feline idiopathic cystitis.
How Long Does It Take for a Cat’s Conjunctivitis to Heal?
A cat's conjunctivitis generally clears up within 7 to 10 days, though the exact recovery time depends on the underlying cause, severity, and treatment. Causes range from bacterial and herpes viral infections to chlamydia or mycoplasma infections.
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.