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Early Symptoms of Ringworm in Cats and How to Treat It
Ringworm in cats starts as red, flaky, itchy skin and round hair loss as it spreads. It is a fungal infection that hits kittens and poorly kept cats hardest. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or scrape, then treat with an Elizabethan collar, terbinafine spray or ointment, medicated baths, and thorough environmental disinfection.
Two cats were kept together; one died and the other won’t eat or drink and keeps crying – what should I do?
After losing a companion, a cat may be briefly depressed though most are unaffected. Offer tasty food or cans and more company, but do not assume it is "just mood" - the stress can lower disease resistance, and if the dead cat had an infectious or genetic illness the survivor may fall sick and refuse food, needing a vet exam.
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.
How does a puppy catch canine distemper?
Puppies catch distemper mainly by contacting infected dogs or ingesting virus-laden feces or food; weak immunity makes them more vulnerable. Signs include cough, sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, fever, lethargy—get a distemper test; vaccinate at 2 months to prevent.
Why did my cat’s temperament change drastically and it won’t let people near?
Sudden temperament change and rejecting contact may be: 1) sick/injured—pain/discomfort → aggression, rejects touch. 2) frightened—environment change or new member → unease/aggression. 3) disturbance or estrus → also aggressive, somewhat.
What should I do if my cat won’t eat for 3 days after arriving home?
If no other symptoms, a new cat may refuse food due to adjusting to the new environment or picky eating; if it won't even eat cat treats, it may be sick. Many causes exist; observe closely. If it keeps refusing and seems lethargic, get a full check-up—newly bought cats may carry infectious disease or parasites. Start with probiotics, offer chicken breast; if it begins eating, provide fresh food. Refusing long-term leads to malnutrition and dehydration—see a vet.
What fish can be kept with Corydoras (catfish)?
Good tankmates: angelfish, discus, neon tetras, silver shark, molly, kissing gourami. Corydoras are bottom-dwellers, strong disease resistance and adaptability, gentle, won't attack others when fed. But they often rest on sick fish and suck their mucus, so isolate and treat sick fish promptly.
Why Does Your Cat Have One Eye Smaller Than the Other?
A cat with uneven eyes is not always sick; it can be genetic, or from feline herpesvirus (cat flu), an irritant, injury, heat, or an eye disease like conjunctivitis. Match the sign to other symptoms and see a vet if infection is likely.
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.