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What causes bad breath in cats?
Feline bad breath can be caused by improper diet, oral disease, or gut problems. Strong-smelling food, gum or periodontal disease, and indigestion or constipation can all cause it. Find the cause and treat accordingly.
Vomited 6 times today (3 this morning); vet tested coronavirus, got a shot, then vomited 3 more times: brown fluid, then white foam, now red in the vomit. What to do?
Feline coronavirus usually needs hospitalization: fluids, injections, oral meds. If it becomes FIP, use 376 or 441; sustained fluids prevent dehydration. Improves in about a week but relapses; follow up.
Two of My Cats Suddenly Vomit and Have Diarrhea, Are Lethargic, and Walk Unsteadily — What’s Wrong?
This likely signals an infectious disease like distemper or shared bad food, possibly calicivirus. Get both cats to a vet.
Cat Empty-Chewing: Causes and What to Do
Cat owners sometimes notice their cat suddenly chewing on nothing, as if eating air, even when it is not hungry. This behavior, called empty-chewing, can signal oral disease, a foreign object in the mouth, an upset stomach, or a neurological problem. Here are the common causes and how to address them.
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.
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.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores (and Which Medicine to Use)
Mouth sores in cats are often caused by calicivirus or dental disease. If eating is affected, see a vet to confirm the cause before medicating, to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar from prolonged fasting.
Nebelung
The Nebelung is essentially a long-haired Russian Blue, a rare variant recognized by TICA in 1987 and hailed as the 'nobility of long-haired breeds.' Apart from its coat, it is identical to the Russian Blue. Quiet, shy, and gentle, yet intelligent and adaptable, it is well suited to calm households.
Why do cats develop stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis has many causes: mechanical, physical, or chemical irritation, or secondary disease. Sharp objects (fish bones, nails, glass) can infect the oral mucosa; burns or caustic chemicals also trigger it; it may follow calicivirus or B-vitamin deficiency. Observe symptoms to judge the cause.
Vomited three times since around 9:50 and had one bout of diarrhea
Vomiting with diarrhea in a cat may indicate gastroenteritis or a viral disease such as feline panleukopenia. A veterinary exam for panleukopenia and parasites is recommended.