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For over a month my cat has had brown discharge from its butt, and a lot of it, getting everywhere. Is it sick?
Brown anal discharge can be from full anal glands (common in males with poor diet or little exercise), or from digestive or reproductive disease like anal sac infection, vaginal or uterine infection, or miscarriage. A vet check is needed.
What happens if a dog often holds urine?
Frequent holding causes urinary infection, stones and incontinence. Bacteria multiply, urine concentrates into crystals, the bladder may rupture, and prostate or uterine issues follow.
How Long Does Postpartum Discharge Last in Dogs
Lochia (post-whelping discharge) normally lasts about a week: bright red at first, fading to pale yellow by days 4-5, and stopping around 7-10 days. If it passes two weeks, or smells foul, or comes with fever or poor appetite, see a vet for infection or retained placenta.
Can an Older Cat Have Surgery for Pyometra?
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in cats; surgery (ovariohysterectomy) is the definitive cure for both open and closed types. In seniors, higher anesthesia and comorbidity risk means the decision hinges on the cat's health—not age alone—with conservative hormone therapy as a last resort. Spaying is the best prevention.
Peritonitis in Dogs and Cats
Peritonitis is inflammation of the abdominal lining caused by infection, injury, or leakage of gut contents, bringing severe abdominal pain and inflammatory fluid in the belly. Treatment removes the cause, uses antibiotics, and supports fluids and circulation.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Cat
What are the pros and cons of neutering a cat? Can cats be neutered? It has become a headache for owners because neutering has many benefits, including lower tumor rates and no pyometra, but the drawbacks cannot be ignored. Let us look together.
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