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Why Does My Cat Hit or Swat at People?
Most cat owners have been unexpectedly swatted or bitten by their cat for no apparent reason. What exactly triggers this sudden aggressive behavior? There are actually many reasons a cat may suddenly lash out, and below we break down the common causes behind a cat striking at its owner.
How can I help my cat fall asleep?
There are many reasons a cat may have trouble sleeping, such as anxiety and fear, excess energy, or a noisy environment. The owner can help the cat fall asleep in the following ways. First, provide a quiet, comfortable environment and put some of the cat's favorite toys in its bed so it smells familiar scents and feels more secure, letting it relax and drift off to sleep. Second, play with the cat using a teaser wand or other toys to use up its extra energy and make it easier to sleep. Finally, the owner can hold the cat and gently stroke its head, neck, and back, which helps relax its body and mind and helps it fall asleep.
My cat is vomiting yellow fluid and won’t eat
Vomiting yellow fluid and not eating can be from infectious disease, foreign-body obstruction, hairballs, parasites, or acute gastroenteritis. First rule out infectious disease and do blood work at a vet, then treat the cause. Withhold food half a day to a day and watch; frequent vomiting risks dehydration — give fluids and an anti-vomiting injection. Self-medicating may worsen it; a vet visit is best.
While feeding my cat it ran off and I pulled it hard, and it scratched my skin, drawing a little blood. I’m rinsing with water; it’s usually well-behaved and once when I stepped on it it didn’t scratch or bite. I’m afraid of rabies — it was vaccinated before but long ago. Do I need the vaccine?
Generally, household cats are unlikely to carry the virus, and the chance of a person being infected from a cat scratch is small, but the wound should be cleaned and disinfected promptly. Since the cat's vaccine was long ago, it's hard to guarantee no rabies virus, so for safety it's best to get the rabies vaccine soon. Also, treat the wound first with soapy water and iodine or alcohol.
My cat vomited undigested kibble, then yellow fluid with white foam, now only white foam. What should I do?
Vomiting yellow fluid and white foam usually points to a digestive disease with many possible causes, so withhold food and water and see a vet for a confirmed diagnosis. Common causes include hairball gastritis, parasites, acute gastroenteritis, wrong food or poisoning, and panleukopenia.
From the evening of 8/4 she vomited for the first time—whole kibble came out—then we fasted her; on 8/5 she drank a little water and ate little, I gave her a cat treat strip, then early 8/6 she vomited again and soon had diarrhea. She is in a new environment, unvaccinated and undewormed—what is wrong?
Frequent vomiting and diarrhea are usually gastrointestinal issues. Causes: 1) diet change or unsuitable food plus new-environment stress; 2) infection/parasites since unvaccinated/un-dewormed (roundworms, tapeworms); 3) infectious disease (panleukopenia, coronavirus). If alert, fast 12-24h and give probiotics/anti-diarrhea; if no relief, see a vet urgently given no vaccines/deworming.
Why does a Siamese cat run away from home?
A Siamese may run away due to household changes causing unease—a new member, moving, or an often-absent owner. They value home stability and companionship; provide a stable, safe environment. Lack of attention or seeking a mate can also trigger it.
My cat ate chicken breast at noon, had diarrhea in the afternoon, then vomited at night—what’s going on? (3 months old, one vaccine shot less than a week ago)
Vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy in cats can have many causes, often from bacterial, parasitic, or infectious gut infections, or from improper food transitions causing indigestion—such as suddenly feeding chicken breast, which the cat's gut cannot adapt to.
My cat started having diarrhea on July 18; it was mild at first, got very loose around the 20th, and has improved in recent days
Improving diarrhea is a positive sign, but keep watching and help the cat recover. Suggestions: briefly withhold food and observe frequency, color, and texture; if it keeps improving it may be mild digestion or diet, but see a vet if it worsens. Feed easily digested low-fat food and water, add probiotics, and see a vet if it persists with vomiting or pain.
It Started Foaming at the Mouth This Afternoon; It Was Fine This Morning, Then White Drool Hung at Its Mouth, It Defecated and Vomited, and Did Not Respond When Called
There are many causes of white-foam vomiting in cats, and the right treatment depends on the cause. When you notice white foam, first withhold food and water and check for any irritating food, medication, or foreign objects.