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What should I do if my cat vomits undigested food?
Vomiting undigested food may come from overeating, indigestion, or gut disease, with normal energy. Fast it, give pet probiotics or yeast-based medicine to regulate and move contents; resume feeding after relief. If no improvement or other signs, see a vet.
Why are my cat’s ears so dirty?
Dirty ears may be ear-mite, bacterial, or fungal infection, or just lack of cleaning. Itch or more discharge suggests ear disease; get a skin test at the vet and clean ears and deworm regularly.
How does a puppy catch canine distemper?
Puppies catch distemper mainly by contacting infected dogs or ingesting virus-laden feces or food; weak immunity makes them more vulnerable. Signs include cough, sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, fever, lethargy—get a distemper test; vaccinate at 2 months to prevent.
What to Do When a Cat Won’t Let You Trim Its Nails
If a cat resists nail trimming, use a cat treat or other means to soothe it so it no longer rejects your touch. Or trim its nails while it sleeps. Our pet care specialists detail the methods and precautions for trimming a cat's nails.
How should I treat my cat’s eye inflammation?
Eye inflammation can come from scratches, bacterial conjunctivitis, or herpes virus. Use an Elizabethan collar and see a vet; for irritant causes, neomycin sulfate drops 4–6 times daily; if no improvement or viral conjunctivitis, seek veterinary antiviral treatment.
Is a Cat’s Repeated Sneezing a Sign of a Cold?
Is a cat's repeated sneezing a cold? The answer: not necessarily. Many things can make a cat sneeze, air pollutants, allergens, and more. What should you do if your cat keeps sneezing? Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
My one-year-old blue-and-white cat has a pale nose since yesterday, eats only wet food and treats, has soft formed stool, and is low-energy—what is wrong?
Based on the signs—anemia, poor appetite, pickiness, lethargy, soft stool—the pale nose suggests anemia, but many diseases cause it; it may be a chronic condition like chronic enteritis, hepatic lipidosis, FIP, or parasites. Get a thorough vet check.
My cat’s lower jaw skin tore away after a fall from fighting—what should I do?
Severe tearing needs urgent vet debridement and suturing; conservative disinfection risks infection, necrosis, and bone complications. Also get a head X-ray to check the jaw and joints for fracture or displacement.
What should I do if my cat vomits right after eating?
Vomiting has many causes—gut issues, parasites, liver disease, viruses. Withhold food and water briefly; if no improvement, see a vet. Roundworms, tapeworms, gastroenteritis, and distemper also cause vomiting, so find the specific cause.
I just rescued a stray cat; it won’t eat or drink, looks weak, and sometimes passes bloody water—what is wrong?
A stray cat that won't eat or drink and has bloody stool may have an intestinal scrape, parasites, a virus, or poisoning. See a vet for a fecal test or other exams to find the cause.