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After Spaying, My Cat Wore an E-Collar and Was Caged; When It Got Out, It Pulled the Collar Off Near Its Armpit, Then Had Dry Heaves and a Cough With Slightly Open Mouth While Sleeping for Three Days – Why?
If a cat was once caught by an e-collar or cage and later shows dry heaves or cough like something stuck, external pressure may have compressed airways, chest, or lungs, causing bronchial injury or lung abnormality. If rest doesn't help, get detailed exam - X-ray, basic bloodwork - to rule out infection. If no inflammation, oral bronchodilators can ease mouth-breathing.
My Cat Won’t Eat, Drink, or Use the Litter Box, Is Lethargic; the Vet Said Poisoning but It Doesn’t Seem Like It
Many reasons for not eating or drinking - illness (early or late) or normal physiology (teething, estrus, pickiness, but not complete refusal). If disease symptoms present, it's pathological. Judge by clinical signs; best get tests to rule out causes. If suspected poisoning, follow vet's detox and IV to speed metabolism; if not poisoning, more tests needed.
What Does It Look Like When a Cat Has Worms?
Symptoms: abnormal appetite (up or down), weight loss, soft stool, diarrhea, bloody or jelly-like mucus stool, vomiting, abdominal pain, rough dull coat. Untreated - anemia, weakness. Tapeworms or roundworms may be visible in stool or around anus. If suspected, get a fecal exam at the vet.
My Cat Has Been Sneezing and Has a Runny Nose Lately; at Night Mucus Dries and Blocks the Nose, and Since Last Month One Eye Corner Has Had Reddish-Brown Discharge
'Cold' is a general term for upper respiratory symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, cough, congestion, red eyes or discharge). Rhinotracheitis is a type of cold from herpesvirus. Many causes: calicivirus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Bordetella, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia. For severe upper respiratory symptoms, get a vet PCR, DR, fSAA, and blood tests to find cause, then treat.
Why Is My Cat’s Chin Swollen?
Swollen chin may be from wound infection, 'internal heat,' or folliculitis; treatment depends on cause. Check for wounds; none - rule out wound infection. Try anti-inflammatory ointment on the chin; if no improvement or worsening, vet for targeted treatment.
Why Does My Cat Have Persistent Black Nasal Discharge?
Persistent black nasal discharge may be a secondary sign of ear mites, or from 'internal heat' or feline rhinotracheitis. Check ears for dirt or odor; if none, rule out ear mites. Rhinotracheitis signs: conjunctivitis, eye discharge, sneezing, runny nose; severe: drooling, lethargy, anorexia, fever, cough. Find cause from symptoms; if worsening, vet.
My Cat Vomited Three Times After Eating Fish, Throwing Up the Meat With Yellow Fluid, Then Refused Food and Water and Slept Lethargically
Not eating/drinking and vomiting have many causes, usually digestive disease. After eating fish, possible improper diet or indigestion causing acute enteritis. Poor gut, spoiled/raw/salty food can cause vomiting. Overfeeding or discomfort also. Give probiotics and an antiemetic. If worsening, vet urgently - long fasting needs IV fluids; rule out panleukopenia.
What Happens If a Cat Drinks Toilet Water?
Occasional small amount may show no issue, but regular drinking harms gut and kidneys. Toilet water has bacteria, viruses, chemicals harming gut flora - vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Excess chemicals burden kidneys, affect liver and kidney. If lethargy, anorexia, vomiting - vet.
What Causes a Cat’s Limb Weakness?
Limb weakness may be from poisoning, calcium deficiency, or disease. Normally cats walk lightly; calcium deficiency causes weak hind legs, unsteady gait - supplement calcium and aid absorption (calcium-rich food, supplements, sunlight). Poisoning or panleukopenia also cause weakness - see vet.
What Should I Do If My Cat Has Had Diarrhea for Four Days?
For multiple days of diarrhea, fast to ease gut; watch energy/appetite. If normal, likely indigestion from irregular/over-eating. Fast then refeed; give probiotics. Severe cases need anti-diarrheal. Other abnormalities - vet to rule out panleukopenia.