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My cat will not eat, barely defecates, and when it does it goes outside the box with a bit of blood – what’s wrong?
Not eating can be gut upset, parasites, pickiness or stress; little stool is from little food. Blood in stray stool suggests parasites or a sharp object; try soft food and probiotics, and see a vet if it persists.
What happens if a house cat is abandoned?
Abandoned house cats face starvation, disease, and injury, often dying. Unneutered ones worsen stray overpopulation.
What if a male cat is not neutered?
An unneutered male cat faces physical and behavioral issues: frequent heat raises hormone-related disease risk like prostatitis and testicular cancer. It may escape and mate, increasing strays and catching panleukopenia or rhinotracheitis. Heat causes spraying, yowling, and irritability, affecting the owner's life.
My cat drools constantly and has a red lump in its mouth
Drooling with a red mouth lump may be from mouth ulcers, stomatitis, or calicivirus. Boost vitamins and soft food for ulcers; suspected calicivirus needs interferon and possibly tooth extraction.
My dog was bitten by a stray dog; no bleeding but several sore spots – is it serious, does it need a hospital?
If your dog is vaccinated and in date, rabies risk is low; whether it needs the shot depends on its vaccine record. Clean and disinfect minor wounds; see a vet for deep or bleeding ones.
How do I prevent my cat from getting lice?
Prevent lice by regular deworming (from 45 days, external monthly, every 2-3 months in winter), clean environment with washed/disinfected bedding and toys, regular baths with flea shampoo, and avoiding contact with undewormed animals.
What happens if a cat bite draws blood?
A bleeding cat bite can infect bacteria or viruses, even rabies if unvaccinated. Wash with soapy water 20-30 min, disinfect with iodine, and get the rabies vaccine within 24 hours if the cat is unvaccinated or stray.
Found a stray kitten a few days ago—eyes watering, thin, small, both eyes swollen; no vet in my small town
From the description and photo, the cat likely has conjunctivitis and conjunctival edema, with mild bacterial infection from constant tearing. Clean with pet eye wash, apply antibacterial drops, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching. Wipe discharge and keep dry during treatment.
What Is the Coat Color of a Silver Tabby Cat?
A quality silver tabby has a clear M mark on the forehead, white base fur with black and silver tips, and distinct necklace and back markings. The patterns are even and well defined.
Why do cats get feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Cat flu is a contagious herpesvirus disease common where cats gather, with high fatality. Prevent it with regular vaccines, avoiding stray-cat areas, and keeping the environment clean and ventilated.