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How long does a cat’s spinal injury take to heal?
Recovery depends on severity; severe cases may not recover. Get an X-ray promptly for targeted treatment, then a long care period per the vet to ease suffering.
My 5-month-old golden-shaded cat has had a runny nose and sneezing for 3 to 4 days, won’t eat, and now has clear mucus from its mouth
Yellow discharge, cough, and drooling suggest calicivirus or herpesvirus, or mixed infection. Test for both at a vet via strip or PCR and treat accordingly. If unavailable, give oral antibiotics such as cefadroxil or doxycycline with antivirals; use an oral antibacterial spray for mouth issues and feed soft food, with fluids if it eats nothing. Also rule out poisoning or foreign objects.
My cat wheezes and coughs 4 to 5 times and sneezes 2 to 3 times daily, but is otherwise normal – what is wrong?
Coughing, wheezing, and sneezing are respiratory signs that can come from chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, heartworm, viral infection, nasal polyps or throat foreign bodies, lung compression (edema, emphysema, tumor), pleural effusion, or heart disease. With frequent coughing or wheezing, see a vet for blood, inflammation markers (SAA), chest X-ray, cardiac ultrasound, and respiratory pathogen tests.
How long does cat fatty liver disease take to treat?
Recovery varies by individual and severity; the course is long, from weeks to months. Treatment includes fluids, infection prevention, and nutrition; follow the vet's plan. It is serious and needs early, comprehensive care.
How long does cat keratitis treatment take?
The treatment period for cat keratitis varies with severity. Timely care may recover in days; severe cases take weeks. If no clear improvement after a few days of medication, take the cat to a vet promptly to avoid worsening the condition.
My cat’s neuter site has smelly discharge – what should I do?
Discharge with odor after neutering likely means a purulent wound infection; the photo shows exposed tissue, so seek vet re-cleaning and suturing to prevent abdominal invasion. If internal tissue is fine, still care daily: use an Elizabethan collar or recovery suit, avoid strenuous activity, disinfect with iodine, drain fluid, keep dry, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment; use oral antibiotics if severely infected.
How long does cat coronavirus treatment take?
Cat coronavirus treatment usually takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on severity. If the cat shows no or mild symptoms, no treatment is needed, just boost immunity. If it develops FIP, a vet may use the drugs 376 or 441 plus symptomatic care.
My female cat has urethral bleeding and two fleshy translucent masses – what organ and what disease?
First distinguish whether blood comes from the urethra or vagina. Urethral bleeding suggests urethritis, bladder stones, or bacterial cystitis. If an unspayed cat urinates normally, blood may come from the vagina or uterus, such as vaginitis, pyometra, or fibroids. See a vet for imaging and blood tests; surgery may be needed.
How long after kittens before a cat can be spayed?
Spay a mother cat 2 months after birth. She nurses about 45 days; spay after lactation. During the 2 months she is weak and recovering, so avoid it; check with the vet at 2 months.
Can a cat’s broken leg heal on its own?
A mild cat leg fracture can self-heal; severe cases with muscle death, lameness or inability to stand need a vet. Treatment is internal or external fixation; add nutrition for healing.