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I adopted this cat and did not know it was sick; its neck is scratched and losing hair on both sides — is this a serious contagious disease?
The photo of the cat's neck is blurry and skin details cannot be seen, so it is hard to determine the exact skin condition; a definite answer cannot be given yet. Shave the fur around the area, keep an Elizabethan collar on, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and take the cat for a skin test.
Why has my cat been eating less kibble lately?
Eating less is usually from picky eating, heat, or illness. If the cat is otherwise normal, try mixing in favorite foods. Unneutered cats with night howling or inappropriate urination are likely in heat. If eating very little with lethargy or other signs, see a vet to find the cause.
What happens when a Teddy dog catches a cold?
A cold Teddy shows sneezing, coughing, low appetite, and fever; mild cases recover with warmth and nutrition, but severe ones risk pneumonia. Rule out distemper if unvaccinated.
How can you tell if a cat is sick?
Sick cats show signs like a dry nose, more eye or nasal discharge, abnormal bathroom habits, heavy breathing, lethargy, fever, hair loss, and dirty or smelly ears. Diarrhea may redden the anus, and male cats with urinary signs need urgent vet care.
My cat won’t eat, is listless, and keeps lying down
A listless, anorexic cat may be sick. Offer palatable foods like warmed canned food, rehydrated freeze-dried, or cat treats; keep it warm to avoid respiratory infection; watch stool/urine/temperature and see a vet for runny nose, sneezing, tearing, fever, or elimination changes.
What does cat nutritional paste do?
Nutritional paste supplements nutrition, boosts immunity and supports coat health, helping weak or undernourished cats recover. It also adds taurine for brighter eyes.
What kinds of cats should you avoid keeping?
Most pet cats are fine, but avoid sick ones (lethargy, diarrhea, bad breath, hair loss) and Scottish Folds, which have inherited bone disease and short lives. Beginners can choose easy breeds like British Shorthair.
What is it like having three cats?
Three cats keep each other company, but need enough food, water, and litter boxes to avoid fights. Clean litter often and isolate any sick cat since many illnesses spread.
Essential Cat Care for Beginners: Deworming and Vaccinations
For a new cat: get a vet check first, prepare supplies, cat-proof the home, and keep it separate from other pets at first. Deworm externally every month, internally monthly under age 1 (then every 3 months), and start vaccines at 3 months with FVRCP plus rabies.
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.