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I bought a cat on the 3rd and brought it home on the 8th; it hasn’t eaten or drunk for two days and is vomiting badly
Not eating or drinking for two days with vomiting may be stress from the move or illness such as infection or digestive issues; newly bought cats have a higher chance of carrying panleukopenia or parasites. Dehydration and gut damage are real risks, so vet care with fluids and anti-vomiting shots is best.
Can You Deworm and Vaccinate a Cat at the Same Time?
Don't deworm and vaccinate a cat together — vaccination already stresses a cat and lowers immunity, and adding deworming can worsen gut upset or even make the vaccine fail. Space them a week apart, deworm first, and watch for allergic reaction after the shot.
My cat’s eye won’t open—not sure if injured fighting the other cat
The photo shows no wound; the closed eye is likely conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation. Clean around the eye with a soft cloth and rinse with 3% boric acid or 1% alum solution. Apply pet eye drops or erythromycin ointment and watch for improvement; if no better, see a vet.
My cat suddenly lost a patch of fur, and the exposed skin has bloody scabs
Hair loss with scabs may be dermatitis, ringworm, bacterial or parasite infection—all with shedding and crusting. Shave fur around the spot, apply antibacterial/anti-inflammatory medication and an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching. If no improvement, see a vet for blood and skin secretion tests.
My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
From the evening of 8/4 she vomited for the first time—whole kibble came out—then we fasted her; on 8/5 she drank a little water and ate little, I gave her a cat treat strip, then early 8/6 she vomited again and soon had diarrhea. She is in a new environment, unvaccinated and undewormed—what is wrong?
Frequent vomiting and diarrhea are usually gastrointestinal issues. Causes: 1) diet change or unsuitable food plus new-environment stress; 2) infection/parasites since unvaccinated/un-dewormed (roundworms, tapeworms); 3) infectious disease (panleukopenia, coronavirus). If alert, fast 12-24h and give probiotics/anti-diarrhea; if no relief, see a vet urgently given no vaccines/deworming.
My cat’s eyes are a bit red, a bit cloudy and hard to open
Red, cloudy, hard-to-open eyes may be conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation, allergy, bacteria or virus. If the cat is otherwise well, fit an Elizabethan collar, wipe discharge with saline, and apply antibiotic eye drops (e.g., neomycin sulfate) 3-5 times daily; keratitis needs recovery drops or artificial tears. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.
My cat has been drooling for several days and looks unwell
Persistent drooling in cats is usually from oral problems; check for bone splinters or yarn between teeth, or ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis, red gums or loose teeth. Clean away debris carefully; for inflammation use pet oral spray, iodine glycerin or metronidazole. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My cat has loose stools; after defecating its rear swells slightly with watery discharge, but it is alert yet has reduced appetite
Loose stools with a swollen rear may stem from gastroenteritis, parasites or food allergy; have a vet diagnose the cause. If a visit is hard, clean the area with saline-soaked gauze. For ongoing diarrhea, give pet anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory medication, and apply ointment to the swollen anus avoiding licking.