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How to stop a cat from scratching things?
Provide scratching posts and toys to redirect a cat's scratching away from furniture. Enough exercise and play also reduce boredom-driven scratching.
Why Does a Cat Breathe Loudly (Heavy Breathing)?
A cat's loud breathing can be normal a relaxed cat purrs and breathes heavier but if it comes with other signs the cat is likely ill. Causes: relaxation, flat-faced breeds, nasal objects, simple congestion, cold or URI (sneezing, runny nose), feline rhinotracheitis or virus (cough, tears, fever), or long-term rhinitis. Clear mild cases; see a vet for cough, tears, or fever.
Why Is My Cat Thin and Unable to Gain Weight?
If a cat eats normally but stays thin, take note — it may be sick. Common causes are internal parasites that steal nutrients, poor gut absorption, high activity (common in kittens), or low-quality grain-heavy kibble. Switch gradually to a nutritious, palatable food, and if weight keeps dropping, see a vet, since diet alone won't fix an underlying problem.
What to Feed a Cat During Teething
During teething, cats eat less because their mouths hurt, so offer soft food—kitten wet food (a complete staple) or softened kibble—plus calcium for new teeth. Pick age-appropriate staple cans, care for the mouth after soft meals, and give chews/toys (and bitter sprays on furniture) to curb biting.
What If Your Cat Won’t Eat Lecithin?
Lecithin (inositol phosphatide) is vital for a cat's coat; deficiency causes shedding and dry fur. If a cat refuses it, mix it into smelly or favorite foods, or use powder form. Egg yolk, soy, and liver also help - 2-3 boiled yolks a week suffices.
How can you tell if a cat is fat or thin?
Check the body outline: a normal cat has smooth lines without obesity. From the side, the belly should dip slightly, not protrude, with a slight waist. You should feel ribs without them being too prominent. Adult cats normally weigh about 3-5 kg, but consult a vet for the breed standard.
How to Get a Cat to Tolerate Bathing?
First bring the cat to the bathroom, play with a teaser, give a treat to ease fear. Prepare warm water, pet shampoo, towel, non-slip mat. Wet the cat, lather gently avoiding eyes, ears, nose, rinse thoroughly. Dry with a soft towel gently. Most cats dislike water, so stay gentle and calm.
My cat has something like a whistle/horn on its body with no fur around it — what disease?
This is hair loss and scabbing from skin disease, possibly bacterial, fungal or parasitic. If no parasites are seen and deworming is regular, suspect bacteria or fungi. A skin scrape at the vet confirms the type. Bacterial is not contagious and improves with antibacterial meds; fungal (ringworm) spreads and needs antifungal spray or terbinafine ointment plus vitamin B.
My cat has not moved all day, eaten nothing, looks dying, occasionally spits a little clear water, and barely meows. What should I do?
This is a critically ill cat; the cause needs a hospital exam. Common reasons for lethargy and foaming include gut diseases such as gastroenteritis, obstruction or megacolon; long-term poor diet or stress; internal diseases like liver, kidney or pancreatic disease; concussion, fracture or internal bleeding; and ingesting toxins such as rat poison causing neurological signs.
How long is a cat’s teething period?
A cat's teething period is about 4 months. Teeth come in at 7 to 8 months and teething ends around 12 months, lasting 3 to 4 months. Provide chew toys and harder kibble, and avoid furniture chewing.