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My Cat Born 6/28, Brought Home 10/13, Sneezes and Has Runny Nose but Acts Normal; PCR Positive, What Medicine?
A young cat's diarrhea and bloody stool are caused by improper diet, intestinal parasite infection, or viral infection. Withhold food and water, give probiotics, and seek a vet fecal test; deworm if parasitic.
My Cat Lies on Its Side Looking Uncomfortable; It Had Sausage a Few Days Ago and Got Diarrhea—Is That Why?
Constant crying and not eating may signal oral disease or gastroenteritis. Withhold food half a day, give probiotics, check the mouth, and see a vet if it persists.
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Unwell?
A crouched, forward-leaning posture can be normal before a pounce, but holding it constantly may signal abdominal discomfort. Watch the cat's energy and appetite, and see a vet if abnormalities appear.
How can I get a cat to take liquid medicine?
Mix the medicine with favorite food or broth, or use syrup, honey, or gravy to mask taste. With a needleless syringe, steady the head, push the liquid in from the mouth corner, hold the mouth, then give a treat.
How do I put a leash on a cat?
Hold the cat, soothe with petting or snacks; loop the leash around the neck and adjust the length not too loose or tight; if it strongly resists with struggling or breathing trouble, remove after a few minutes and slowly lengthen wear time.
My cat has been low-spirited and sleepy these days; I thought it was a vaccine after-effect, but it eats a lot and drinks a bit less.
The photo shows bloody diarrhea, meaning damaged gut lining from overeating or virus or parasites; fast 12 hours and see a vet if no relief.
How to Care for and Clean Your Cat’s Eyes
Clean a cat's eyes with saline and soft cotton, wiping from inner to outer corner, and use a gentle cat eye drop from behind the head for clear discharge. Always be gentle, and avoid high-salt food that triggers excess eye discharge.
How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears, and How Often?
Clean a cat's ears with a pet ear solution and massage — never dig with cotton swabs, since the L-shaped canal traps wax. Kittens rarely need it; adults benefit from weekly to biweekly cleaning depending on how dirty they get.
A Cat’s Physical Features and Behavior
A cat's body has five parts — head, neck, trunk, limbs, and tail — with padded, near-silent paws and sharp retractable claws. Cats are nocturnal, sleep 14–20 hours a day, are independent and fastidious self-groomers, and express mood through their tail and purring.
What to Do When a Pregnant Cat Vomits?
Vomiting during cat pregnancy can be normal morning sickness or a sign of indigestion or gastroenteritis. Because pregnant cats should not be given medication casually, the safest fixes are small frequent meals, a careful food transition, and probiotics.