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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.
A Clearly Red Patch of Skin on the Cat’s Side
Red skin may be ringworm, parasites, bacteria, allergy or injury. Flea bites cause red bumps; poor hygiene lowers resistance. A Wood's lamp can screen for ringworm; otherwise see a vet.
My Cat Had Yellow Sticky Discharge at 8 PM Two Nights Ago, Nested at Midnight, Brown Discharge Last Night; When Will She Give Birth?
This likely shows waters broke around midnight; labor usually starts within half an hour to an hour. If no contractions after 2 hours, suspect dystocia and get checked. Prepare towels, pads, disinfectant, thread and scissors.
Why Does a Cat Lick Its Genitals?
A cat may lick its genitals for grooming, during heat, or due to urinary disease. Frequent licking can cause infection, so avoid it and see a vet if urinary problems appear.
What Medication Works Best for Cat Bladder Stones?
Medication for cat bladder stones depends on stone size and severity. Mild cases may use cephalosporin or penicillin anti-inflammatories plus a diuretic; large stones or urinary blockage need veterinary ultrasound lithotripsy or surgery.
Why Is Your Cat So Irritable?
A cat may turn irritable from jealousy of other pets, scent changes, or territory threats. Calm it with toys, gentle words, or music, give an older cat a younger companion, and train chronic aggression early. This article covers the common triggers and how to soothe a moody cat.
What to Do If a Cat’s Tail Gets Caught in a Door?
Assess the injury: for minor external wounds, disinfect with iodine and apply ointment. If the cat cannot move normally or the wound is large, see a vet to check for bone injury and keep it calm.
My cat’s hind legs are paralyzed as if broken; is there any hope, can it heal on its own, and if treatable how much would it cost?
Hind-leg paralysis often comes from spinal injury, nerve damage, neuritis, stroke, or poor circulation; treatments and costs differ, and some injuries are incurable. Spinal injury from a fall may be treated with medication or physical therapy (about 1000-5000 yuan). Always get a vet exam to find the cause.
How do I break a cat’s inappropriate urination habit?
Inappropriate urination may be health, behavior, or environment. Place the litter box in a ventilated, dry spot, scoop daily, change litter, and reward after use. Clean accidents fully to remove scent. If frequent/scanty/painful urination, see a vet for urinary disease.
My cat suddenly lost energy, then vomited, and keeps vomiting blood.
Sudden lethargy and vomiting blood suggest gastric mucosal bleeding (foreign object, ulcer, acute bleeding); if free-roaming, consider toxin like rat poison causing bleeding, lethargy, convulsions. Get to a vet for infectious and blood tests, possibly endoscopy; give anti-emetic, hemostatic, and fluids meanwhile.