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My cat has a wound where the skin broke and I can see bone — what’s going on?
A cat's wound is generally caused by severe force, a bite, or a sharp object, creating a tear that exposes bone. This is serious and needs prompt professional cleaning and suturing; exposed bone easily leads to infection and, in severe cases, amputation. Do not handle it casually. Clean fur, disinfect with iodine, fit an Elizabethan collar, and rush to the vet.
What are the causes of a cat bleeding?
From the photo, the cat is bleeding and has diarrhea, but the bleeding site cannot be determined from the photo; it could be external or internal injury. If external, it may be cut by a sharp object and stressed into diarrhea — treat the wound and give probiotics. If diarrhea with blood, consider gastrointestinal bleeding, bacterial gastroenteritis, or intestinal laceration, and see a vet.
My cat started foaming at the mouth and won’t eat today; it has vomited several times
A cat vomiting white foam and not eating has many causes — swallowing a foreign object, indigestion, parasites, infectious disease, poisoning, liver or kidney damage — and needs a vet exam to find the cause. If the cat is otherwise alert, use anti-vomiting medication and probiotics, plus a gastric-protectant like cimetidine. If it's doing poorly, seek urgent care.
My cat had a bowel movement on the bed with blood and mucus in it, some formed and some watery, but its energy and appetite are fine — what could be the cause?
A cat passing stool with blood and mucus, with both formed and loose stool, could be due to parasitic infection, intestinal flora imbalance, the cat food itself, proctitis, or acute enteritis. First, do not overlook parasites just because the cat is regularly dewormed — besides common tapeworms, roundworms, or hookworms that cause intestinal ulcers and bloody stool, coccidia and giardia, which routine dewormers may not cover, can also cause diarrhea and bloody stool.
My dog keeps scratching and probably has fleas; I bought medication, but then noticed pus-filled bumps on its belly with a lot of scabbing, and I don’t dare to buy medication casually — I really don’t know what to do
Pus-filled bumps and scabs on a dog's belly are generally skin inflammation caused by bacterial superficial pyoderma, usually because the dog frequently lies on damp flooring or in a humid environment while its own skin resistance is weak, leading to secondary bacterial infection. If you don't know how to handle it, the best approach is to take the dog for a skin scraping examination and use medication as directed by the veterinarian.
My cat has clear liquid at its mouth
Clear mouth liquid has many causes: just after vomiting (water mixed with airway/stomach mucus); bitter or irritating food/drugs triggering drooling; or stomatitis, mouth ulcers, or gingivitis. With nasal discharge too, a respiratory disease or choking while drinking is possible. Match the situation and see a vet if unsure.
My cat has red, swollen eyes, tearing, eye discharge, corneal swelling, and will not open its eyes
Red, swollen, tearing, closed eyes have many causes, usually irritants or infection (viral, bacterial, or mixed). Bacterial cases use neomycin eye drops; viral use acyclovir drops. Clean with pet eye wash first, use an Elizabethan collar, and if no improvement in 2-3 days see a vet.
My cat suddenly lost a patch of fur under its nose
Fur loss around the nose has many causes: natural shedding, or disease such as allergic dermatitis, parasites, or fungus. Abnormal friction, abrasions, or trauma can also cause it. If other abnormal signs appear with the hair loss, see a vet.
My blue cat’s eyes are red inside and the pupil seems gone; how much does treatment cost?
Eye gone likely means a cloudy or blurred pupil; red eyes with cloudy pupils suggest keratitis, corneal sequestrum, uveitis, or cataracts/glaucoma causing lens clouding. Get an eye exam (ultrasound, pressure, fluorescein); basic checks cost about 300-600, treatment varies. If a vet visit is hard, try antibiotic and cornea-repair drops first.
My kitten vomited yellow fluid for 3 days, spirits worsening, no diarrhea; I fed a little cat treat two days before the vomiting started
Yellow vomiting without diarrhea in a kitten suggests gastritis or gastric ulcer, often with poor appetite; get a stomach check. A gut foreign object trying to come up can also cause it, needing an X-ray. Seek care soon to avoid worsening.