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At night my cat suddenly cried out several times—first low meows, then louder and louder. It also stopped eating and running and just lies in one spot.
Based on your description, loud crying, not eating, and low energy are mainly from heat or illness. Heat brings loud calling and appetite loss (redirect attention, more exercise). If it shows abnormal mental state or pain, it's likely hurt or sick—see a vet.
Xiaohei is a newborn kitten I just brought home the day before yesterday. He was energetic at first but wouldn’t eat (not even wet food); since last night he just sleeps, though he eliminates normally. Today we switched cat food and he ate ~20g but is still listless—what should I do?
A newly homed kitten being low-energy is common. With no clear symptoms, keep observing and check temperature. If it keeps refusing food with vomiting or diarrhea, it may be sick—see a vet for targeted treatment.
Cat just home, suddenly aggressive, poor appetite, crouching, breathing hard
A new cat that is aggressive, won't eat, and breathes hard is likely ill or severely stressed. Get a vet check with screening and imaging.
Is my cat about to give birth?
Judge by due date and body changes: a swollen, dropped belly, enlarged dark nipples, slight milk, and clear fluid from the vulva mean labor is near. If not due yet, consider illness.
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.
Adopted a British Shorthair two days ago; it has a cold. For three days eats nothing, only drinks. Got a shot tonight; vomited on the way home, maybe carsick, then at home, and just again.
Vomiting after a shot may be carsickness, a vaccine reaction, or food intolerance/stress. Keep warm, monitor; severe or prolonged vomiting needs a vet.
Why is my cat’s ear very dirty?
From the photo, the cat likely has ear mites. Isolate it, clean with a pet ear cleanser, and apply mite medication.
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.
My 6-month cat never went outside and was never vaccinated. Can it still get the FVRCP vaccine, and does it need a checkup?
A 6-month unvaccinated cat should still be vaccinated to build antibodies; a health check is required before any vaccine, and never vaccinate while sick.
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.