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Can Cat Coccidia Spread to Humans?
Cat coccidiosis comes from coccidia parasites, a common infection with diarrhea, soft bloody stool, vomiting. Can it spread to humans? Our team explains.
Why a Cat’s Ears Are Red
Red cat ears usually mean fever, ear mites, or heat. Check temperature for fever, treat mites, or just cool the cat down.
What to Do When Your Cat Suddenly Loses Energy
A suddenly listless cat may be lonely and depressed, or sick. Give it attention and outings for mood, and treat any illness behind the low energy.
Does a Cat Shaking Its Head Mean Ear Mites?
Frequent head shaking is not always caused by ear mites - it can also signal ear infections, parasites, or skin disease. Ear mites cause dark, foul-smelling discharge and intense itching; check the ears and, if you see redness, excess wax, or odor, see a vet for a proper diagnosis.
Common Factors That Make Arowana Sick
An arowana's health is closely tied to how it is kept. Poor feeding, fright, bad water changes, fighting, external infection, and overall poor water quality are the main triggers of illness. The single most important preventive measure is stable, clean water—use a filter and change water on a schedule.
My two-month-old Bichon was bathed at night, got excited and ate kibble when fed, then the next morning refused food and just sleeps-is it sick?
A dog that won't eat and lacks energy usually signals a health problem, often heat, digestive upset, or other illness. In hot weather dogs may lose appetite; with digestive issues like gastroenteritis, probiotics can help, but if no improvement, see a vet.
My cat has red, swollen eyelids, occasional eye discharge, and sneezing but eats and plays—what is it?
These signs may be early cat flu or a common cold/upper respiratory infection. Isolate the cat, disinfect, add lysine, and treat symptoms; if they persist, test for respiratory pathogens at a clinic.
Cat death: found it had bitten off several patches around its neck; unknown how long; lay stiff on the scratching post with a bent tail, eyes open; the other cat in the room also died
Only post-death signs were given, so the cause of two deaths is unclear. Possibilities include severe infectious disease, fight stress, or shared toxin. A necropsy is needed.
Cat took a 5-hour car ride yesterday, ate and drank normally at the new home, then suddenly vomited yellow fluid at noon today
Vomiting yellow fluid after a long ride may be carsickness, stress, diet change, or gastroenteritis/panleukopenia. Fast briefly and see a vet if it persists.
Can a cat get feline distemper again after recovery?
After feline distemper the immune system strongly resists reinfection short-term, but if immunity drops and vaccines lapse, antibody levels fall and contact can reinfect. It spreads easily, so vaccinate yearly and isolate sick cats.