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Why is my cat vomiting and grinding its teeth?
Vomiting and teeth grinding may come from gut blockage by a foreign object, which can obstruct the intestines if not removed; check vomit for plastic, paper, peels, or hair. Intestinal edema or chronic kidney failure can also cause it; persistent cases need a vet.
Why does my cat vomit yellow fluid?
Causes include indigestion, internal parasites, and hairballs. Fasting one day with probiotics helps digestion; deworm for parasites; hairball paste helps with hair buildup. If other symptoms appear, see a vet.
Why are my cat’s pupils different sizes?
From the photo, one eye likely has corneal damage or ulcer; get a vet ophthalmology exam and use corneal-repair medication. Corneal damage often comes from trauma, foreign objects, or infectious/parasitic disease; removing the cause lets it recover quickly.
My dog just turned two months old; because of a tick bite it was shaved and given a medicated bath, then slept with the AC on. For three days it barely ate, only goat milk, but energy and stools were normal. On day five it ate, but in the afternoon spiked to 40.7C, and shots and medicine did not bring the fever down; it stayed 39.5-40. The dog is unvaccinated, no distemper, weight 0.95kg.
Persistent high fever needs prompt vet care; it may signal bacterial pneumonia, gut infection, blood parasites, distemper, or parvovirus. Non-viral cases are easier to treat. Fever is usually lowered by injection plus physical cooling while the vet finds the cause.
My cat throws up if it eats a bit more kibble, and with canned food it vomits if fed even slightly too much; what should I do?
Vomiting after eating too much is normal for a cat with a fragile stomach; feed small, frequent meals and add probiotics. If other abnormal symptoms appear, see a vet.
What should I do if a cat’s eye is injured?
From the photo the eye injury looks serious; seek a vet promptly to prevent blindness. Severe cases may need surgery or even removal. Keep an Elizabethan collar on until healed to stop scratching.
My cat keeps being listless, vomiting and having diarrhea, and hides in corners by itself.
Listlessness with vomiting, diarrhea, and hiding may reflect gastroenteritis, infectious disease, or parasites. Spoiled food or swallowed objects can trigger it, as can a lack of deworming. Persistent signs warrant prompt veterinary diagnosis.
My 10-pound cat got too high a dose during internal deworming. It has had poor appetite for over a month and lost a pound. What should I do?
Deworming medicine can irritate the gut, but a large overdose with lasting poor appetite suggests chronic liver injury or toxicity. Prompt veterinary examination is needed to decide treatment. Do not wait, as the cat has already lost weight.
How Can I Tell If a Cat Is Pregnant?
Pregnant queens become quieter, more cautious, less active. After a while abdomen enlarges, body rounder. Nipples swell, milk before birth. Appetite increases, more frequent meals. If unsure, vet for palpation and ultrasound.
What medication should be used to treat a dog’s otitis media?
A dog's otitis media should be treated with pet-specific anti-inflammatory drugs such as veterinary amoxicillin or doxycycline, combined with topical medication. Severe cases need thorough ear cleaning and antibiotics. Prompt veterinary care is best to avoid complications.