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How Does a Cat Catch Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Plague)?
Mainly by contact: a low-immune cat catches it from sick cats, and contaminated objects in the environment can infect even indoor-outing cats. Signs are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever, appetite loss—needs prompt symptomatic and antiviral treatment; IV fluids prevent fatal dehydration if it won't eat.
Why Does My Cat Stick Its Butt Up?
A cat raising its rear can mean many things: it may be stretching, winding up for an attack, seeking attention, in heat, overly full, or trying to ease belly pain. Frequent or painful-looking episodes deserve a vet check to rule out illness.
What medicine should I give a cat with a runny nose and sneezing?
Likely a cold — oral amoxicillin-clavulanate helps. Cats catch colds in cold, swingy weather, so keep them warm. With meds and warmth they usually recover in days. If symptoms persist, suspect mycoplasma/chlamydia and see a vet.
Can cats carry rabies virus?
Cats can carry rabies too. House cats have lower risk but still a chance; in China most rabies comes from dogs, but about 3% of cases are from cats. Cats usually catch it from a bite by a rabid animal or eating a rabid carcass, so vaccinate house cats regularly. If you're scratched or bitten, rinse with water/soap, apply iodine, then get the vaccine.
What to do if my cat has a dry nose, is sleepy, listless and won’t eat?
Likely sick. Take its temperature (normal 37.5 to 39.2 C); above 39.2 C, see a vet — rhinotracheitis, distemper or FIP all show fever, low appetite, lethargy and are deadly. If temperature is normal, dry heat may be the cause — give more water.
Why does my cat have scabs around its neck after scratching?
Scabs after a cat scratches its neck are often from bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection. If no parasites are seen and the cat is dewormed regularly, bacteria or fungi are the likely cause, but a skin scraping at the vet is needed to tell which. Bacterial infection is not contagious and improves with treatment; untreated fungal infection can spread, so use an Elizabethan collar and a pet skin spray meanwhile.
What If Your Cat Eats Only Treat Sticks and Refuses Kibble?
A cat that eats only treat sticks (cat paste) and skips kibble risks nutritional imbalance, weak immunity, and obesity, since these snacks are low in complete nutrition and high in fat. Wean gradually: mix 30% treat stick into kibble days 1–3, 15% days 4–7, 5% days 8–10, then kibble alone. Add play and puzzle feeders to build appetite. If the refusal is sudden with lethargy or weight loss, see a vet for stomatitis or illness.
Is it expensive to keep a cat?
It depends on your style. Meeting basic food, litter and prevention needs keeps monthly costs under a few hundred yuan — mainly dewormer, litter and food; toys and gear are one-time buys. But premium food, lots of toys, or a sickly cat can make it quite costly.
What are the signs a cat is feeling unwell?
An unwell cat often shows low energy and reduced appetite, and may lie down a lot. If vomiting or diarrhea also appears, try probiotics; if it worsens, see a vet.
Is a Dry Cat Nose a Sign of Illness? Don’t Panic — Here’s What It Means
A dry nose doesn't automatically mean sickness — a normal cat nose is cool and moist, but it dries out after sleep, exercise, in dry/ hot air, with age, or in flat-faced breeds (Exotic Shorthair, Persian) that can't lick it. Worry only if the nose stays dry with cracks or scabs (skin disease, autoimmune issues, B-vitamin lack), or if it's hot with a fever over 39.5°C plus lethargy. Keep the room at 40–60% humidity and watch appetite and temperature.