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My 1.5-year cat had suspected dry FIP and 40 days of 441; now it begs for food but will not eat kibble; what should I do?
Poor appetite has many causes and leads to malnutrition, so find the reason. For suspected dry FIP, recheck blood markers before stopping 441, then adjust care. Offer tasty meat or cans and probiotics; see a vet if still not eating.
My cat foamed once, then had urine on its fur and is weak and not eating; what is wrong?
Hard to judge exactly; it may be a urinary problem, as a blockage can cause vomiting and leakage, and retained urine can cause uremia and kidney damage. It could also be poisoning, gastroenteritis, nephritis, or seizures; see a vet.
After my cat’s spay, a scab next to the wound turned red; is it a shave injury from the vet?
A scab beside the spay wound may be a nick from shaving or surgery if present from day one, or an infection from the E-collar if it appeared later. Watch for licking, use a larger soft collar, and see a vet if no improvement.
My cat was poisoned and vomited yellow foam; I gave atropine, what should I do next?
Treatment depends on the poison type and symptoms; never blindly medicate at home. Get the cat to a hospital fast; for food poisoning, induced vomiting helps unless the cat is unconscious or ate corrosives. IV fluids speed toxin clearance.
How long does it take for a cat’s acute kidney failure to turn chronic?
The timeline is uncertain and depends on severity and constitution. Once acute becomes chronic it causes irreversible damage and lifelong prescription diet. Seek a vet at once; symptoms worsen within hours to days.
How long does it take for a dog’s corneal opacity to heal?
With active treatment corneal opacity usually recovers in about a week, but causes vary: conjunctivitis, keratitis, cataracts. See a vet to find the cause; eye issues may respond to anti-inflammatory drops and cleaning.
How Long Should a Dog with Gastric Ulcers Take Ulcer Medication?
Ask the vet how long to give ulcer medication after an exam; do not use it blindly. Until healed, avoid irritant or hard-to-digest food and feed small frequent meals to ease the gut.
How Long Does It Take to Treat a Dog’s Arthritis?
Arthritis generally needs 1-2 months of treatment; exact time depends on the dog's resistance and the owner's care. Care closely and medicate per vet advice. Mild cases: medication and TCM therapy; severe: surgery.
How Long After Deworming Can a Cat Eat?
Before internal deworming, fast 4 hours; eat only 1 hour after the dose so it works. The drug irritates the gut; vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite may appear and usually fade in about 2 days--give probiotics. If symptoms last beyond 2 days, see a vet.
Cat Has Poor Appetite and Weak Limbs; Touching Its Belly Causes Visible Pain
Many causes for poor appetite with obvious abdominal pain; see a vet promptly. A cat in pain lies prone, arches its back, is listless, cries softly, and shies away from touch. Causes include enteritis, pancreatitis, peritonitis, intussusception, FIP, and intestinal tumors. Get checked.