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A stray cat was diagnosed with feline rhinotracheitis, has eye-corner discharge, and took famciclovir and doxycycline for three days. Is this discharge?
The photo alone cannot identify the eye-corner material; wipe with a clean tissue to see if it clears. If hard and stuck, suspect another issue and get an eye exam at the vet.
How should I pick up a stray cat?
Stray cats fear strangers, so wrap them in a towel or cloth and lift gently while supporting the body and stroking to relax. Earn trust with food first.
I rescued a stray cat; it has yellow diarrhea with a farting sound, very foul smell, pale lips and paw pads, trembling tail when walking, and eats very little. What’s wrong?
Pale lips and paw pads in a cat can signal anemia or panleukopenia, both more likely in strays with poor nutrition and high infection risk. The diarrhea also suggests a gut problem. Take the cat to a vet for a thorough check, and consider a blood transfusion if severely anemic.
Why do stray cats get a rotten, crusted nose?
A stray cat's damaged nose is often caused by a harsh living environment, malnutrition, or infection. Strays scavenge in dirty places and eat poorly, raising their infection risk. Improve diet and seek veterinary care if needed.
What is a stray cat’s temperament like?
Stray cats are less friendly than house cats, more alert and harder to approach, and more aggressive from a tough life. If you adopt one, spend time bonding to lower its guard.
Why won’t a stray cat eat cat food?
Strays may fear humans and avoid offered food; try leaving it hidden and stepping away. They may also prefer scavenged food and dislike the smell. If it eats nothing at all, it may be sick.
My 6-month-old adopted stray cat was spayed, unvaccinated, and tested weak-positive for panleukopenia six days later with vomiting, diarrhea, no eating or drinking, and low spirits — can it be cured?
Panleukopenia has a high mortality rate, but with active treatment there is a fair chance of recovery. Take the cat to a proper veterinary hospital promptly and follow the vet's care instructions. As it is still in the early stage, timely treatment is critical. If symptoms ease after treatment, the cat is likely improving and has a good chance of full recovery.
How can I approach a stray cat?
Approach gently, patiently and step by step. Use food to draw attention, placing it on the ground if it will not come close, then watch from a safe distance. Feed at fixed times and places to build trust, move slowly and quietly, and only pet after it lowers its guard.
I found a stray cat with a necrotic eyeball; the vet says clean it daily; is there an easier way?
For a necrotic eyeball, surgical removal of the dead tissue is usually advised, with daily cleaning, disinfection, and anti-infection treatment, or the inflammation may progress to sepsis. Follow the vet's disinfection, medication, and systemic care, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching.
I brought home a stray cat about two months old with no other injuries; the mother cat was fed regularly. After three months I’m anxious about rabies because it’s small, though its weight is fine and it’s lively with normal eating, drinking, and litter habits, and it got two doses of the Miao San Duo vaccine. Could it still have rabies?
The Miao San Duo vaccine generally does not trigger rabies. Since your cat's eating, elimination, and mental state are normal with none of the rabies signs like agitation, fear of water, or foaming at the mouth, rabies is very unlikely. Just complete the three doses and get the rabies vaccine promptly.