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My Cat Has Neck Twitches, Dry Heaving When Touched, Won’t Eat, and Has a 40.9°C Fever, What’s Wrong?
Fever, dry heaving, and anorexia in cats have many causes, commonly FIP or feline panleukopenia, and some immune diseases. First cool the cat with alcohol wipes; if fever persists with dry heaving, seek veterinary fever reducing treatment and treat the underlying disease.
How Long Does It Take to Treat Bladder Stones in a Male Cat?
Recovery time for a male cat's bladder stones is hard to predict and usually needs surgery plus follow up medication. Stones recur easily, so prescription diet and follow up urinalysis are needed.
At What Age Should a Cat Start Getting Checkups?
From age one, take a healthy cat for an annual vet checkup, and every six months to a year once it is senior. Regular exams catch hidden disease as the body declines. Combine checkups with good daily care.
How Long Does It Take to Treat Pancreatitis in Dogs?
Mild pancreatitis with few complications usually recovers within a week of treatment and has a good prognosis. Severe cases with complications take longer. Timely treatment and a light diet during recovery are essential.
Pregnant Cat with Soft Stools and Diarrhea for Two Weeks, Bismuth Subcarbonate and Probiotics Did Not Help, Now Red Swollen Anus
Many causes; do not blindly medicate in pregnancy to avoid fetal deformity or miscarriage. Get exams first; deworm post-lactation. Adjust to easily digestible food; clean the red anus with warm water.
How Long After Neutering Does a Male Cat’s Hormones Drop?
Hormones start dropping 2 weeks after neutering but settle in about 3 months. Heat behaviors like spraying, irritability, and mounting may persist 3 months; normal. Care for the wound.
How Long Does a Cat’s Labor Take?
With smooth labor, birth takes under 6 hours, a kitten every half hour, 3 to 6 per litter. If over 1 hour passes after one kitten, it may be dystocia; see a vet.
How Soon After Spay Does a Female Cat Wake Up?
Most female cats wake within 1 hour of spay, some 4 to 5, by constitution and anesthesia dose. Wait to wake before going home; use cone and care for wound.
Cat Vomited All Its Food Today and Has Blood in Its Urine
Blood in urine with vomiting is most likely from urinary blockage. Signs include licking the penis, frequent litter visits, little urine, and a full bladder.
How Long Must a Cat Take Medication for Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)?
Feline herpesvirus (cat flu) treatment lasts about two weeks. It is an upper respiratory infection needing prompt antiviral and antibacterial care.