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Cat Pees on Pillow and Sofa Despite Cleaning
This is likely a male cat in heat (6-8 months) marking territory with pheromone-laced urine that lingers after washing. Spay early, though it takes 1-3 months for hormones to clear. Also rule out litter-box issues or urinary disease (frequency, pain) with a vet.
When Do Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Newborn puppies usually open their eyes between 7 and 20 days, depending on health and temperament. Never force them open; help weaker pups feed, stimulate elimination, and wean onto soft puppy kibble by 45 days. This article covers the timeline and newborn care.
Symptoms of Urinary Stones in Guinea Pigs
Guinea pig urinary stones usually come from too much calcium and too little water, causing painful, slow, or bloody urination. Diagnose early by signs, urine color, palpation, or X-ray, and treat with fluids, potassium citrate, or a vet procedure.
My cat has repeated urinary blockage for over two months; used ampicillin, ribavirin, furosemide with little effect; blocks about every 5 days; white discharge blocks the urethra.
Repeated blockage is likely idiopathic cystitis or urinary stones; with weak antibiotic effect, get X-ray, ultrasound, and urinalysis. Stones may need surgery; urethritis needs catheterization and fluids. After recovery ensure ample water to prevent recurrence.
Why Does Your Cat Leak Urine?
Why does a cat leak urine? There are many causes, and a cat's urinary tract is complex, so in most cases a vet visit is needed to check. If you cannot get to a clinic right away, you can try the causes below from our experts.
My Cat Urinates Very Frequently Lately but Only a Few Drops Each Time; Today Almost Every Few Minutes, With Pink Blood; Drinks and Eats Little; a Larger Cat Was Adopted Half a Month Ago
Frequent urination, little urine, bloody drips indicate a urinary disease (idiopathic cystitis, stones, crystals, infection, tumor). New cat plus low water intake - stress and cystitis. Get ultrasound, urinalysis, bloodwork. Increase water (wet food), use calming agents for environmental stress.
How can I stop my dog from licking urine?
Licking urine is self-cleaning; to stop it, reduce stress with a calm environment and exercise, clean up waste promptly, and check for urinary disease (frequent licking of the opening, with frequency or pain) and see a vet if abnormal.
My four-week-old kitten’s penis is stuck out, red and exposed—what should I do?
A four-week-old kitten's exposed penis may come from over-licking linked to poor urination or lower-urinary disease. If urination is normal, it is usually minor—use an Elizabethan collar, rinse with saline, apply anti-inflammatory ointment, and change to clean litter. If it persists or other urinary issues appear, see a vet.
How to Tell If a Rabbit Has a Fever
As we know, rabbits are usually very active, but when sick they hide in corners or lie down, fever included. How do you tell if a rabbit has a fever? Our pet care specialists explain how to recognize it.
Why does a cat get kidney stones?
Causes: unreasonable diet, old age, insufficient water, genetic defects. Cat food too high in protein/magnesium/calcium raises urine ion concentration, easier stones. Older cats move/urinate less—a key cause. Some cats have inherited metabolic defects, higher kidney-disease risk.