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Early Signs of Pregnancy in Cats
A pregnant cat stops estrus the day after mating, then shows lower appetite, enlarged nipples, and gradual weight gain within 2-3 weeks. After mating, keep her safe from falls, supplement calcium and nutrients, avoid baths, worming, and vaccines, and prepare a quiet nesting box about 65 days before the due date.
Black-Brown Debris in a Cat’s Ears: What It Means
A healthy cat ear is clean, odorless, and pink. Black or reddish-brown debris usually signals ear mites and needs prompt treatment. Here is what to do about black-brown buildup in a cat's ears.
What happens if my house cat contacts a stray cat? It touched necks, and there’s a slimy patch on my cat’s neck — what is it?
Stray cats may carry parasites or viruses, so a house cat can easily get sick after contact — external parasites, bacterial skin disease, or viruses. The slimy feeling may be the stray's oils, mucus, or slug slime. Clean the cat or deworm promptly, minimize contact, and watch for abnormalities.
Why Your Arowana Keeps Getting Sick: Common Mistakes
If your arowana keeps getting sick, you may be falling short in a few key areas. Disease in arowana is driven by physical, chemical, biological, and human factors, and getting these right is the foundation of keeping your fish healthy.
Why Does My Cat Sleep All the Time?
Cats sleep most of the day and night in a half-awake state, as long as they're normal when awake, it's fine. But sudden excessive sleep may mean something else. Our pet care specialists cover the reasons.
A Summary of Reasons a Cat Won’t Eat
A cat not eating is complex, hairballs, illness, indigestion, or disliked food can all cause it. Observe your cat to find the cause, if unsure, see a vet. Our pet care specialists list common reasons to help you judge.
Why Is My Cat’s Mouth Ulcerated, and How to Treat It
A cat's mouth can ulcerate from dental disease, calicivirus, or an injury that got infected. Use an oral spray for dental issues, interferon and immune support for calicivirus, and see a vet if you cannot tell - and keep up dental care.
My cat has watery diarrhea; it did not have it when found. My child was diagnosed with throat pus — is that related to the cat? The cat bit my chin and it itched, and I scratched up small bumps — how should the cat be treated?
Cat diarrhea usually does not directly sicken people, but a low-immunity child's throat pus may relate to cat contact and needs medical diagnosis. The diarrhea may be from gut issues, enteritis, panleukopenia, or parasites, so take the cat to the vet and check for zoonotic disease if it will live with you. The itch and bumps after a cat bite are likely allergy or infection; see a doctor for wound care and keep distance from the cat.
Why Do Cats Puff Up Their Fur?
Cats may puff up their fur when frightened, stretching, angry, or sick. A frightened cat is very sensitive, so do not approach blindly; remove the scare and calm it once settled.
Is My Cat’s Dry Nose a Sign of Illness?
A healthy cat's nose is cool, damp, and clean, but a dry nose is not always sickness. It can be sleep or a dry room. Only after ruling those out, with other symptoms, does it mean illness - then see a vet, do not self-medicate.