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A stray tortoiseshell mother cat—unknown when she got pregnant, belly has been huge for at least four months but no signs of labor. What should I do?
A cat's pregnancy is only about 2 months (65-69 days for purebreds). Four months without delivery is abnormal and may indicate ascites (FIP, cardiac, or liver), digestive issues (constipation or blockage), obesity, an abdominal tumor (common in senior cats), or hypoalbuminemia. See a vet to determine the cause.
What happens if a stray cat eats dog food?
Cats are carnivores needing plenty of protein, fat, and minerals, while dog food has more grain and less meat, so stray cats may lack nutrition if they eat only dog food long term. But strays usually hunt other food, so occasional dog food is fine.
A stray cat just brought home, no health check done; what is wrong with its mouth?
From the photo, no abnormality was found; the dark area around the gums may be normal pigmentation. If the area is smooth and not raised, there is no need to worry.
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.
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 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.
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.
What happens if my house cat contacts a stray cat? It touched necks, and there’s a slimy patch on my cat’s neck — what is it?
Stray cats may carry parasites or viruses, so a house cat can easily get sick after contact — external parasites, bacterial skin disease, or viruses. The slimy feeling may be the stray's oils, mucus, or slug slime. Clean the cat or deworm promptly, minimize contact, and watch for abnormalities.
A stray cat with a black face and pus from the eye corners
From the photo, heavy eye/nose discharge and black face likely result from bacterial, fungal or viral (mixed) infection. Strays are usually unvaccinated and prone to respiratory disease; chronic discharge causes crusting and blackening and eye pus—test for herpes and calicivirus. Fungal infection causes hair loss, crusts; clean with saline and apply cat antibiotic eye drops/ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.