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What happens if a kitten remains inside the cat undelivered?
This means dystocia; give the mother food and water and seek a vet for induction or C-section. Leaving the fetus inside can kill the mother from infection.
How often does a 2-month-old cat defecate?
A two-month-old kitten usually defecates 1 to 2 times a day; formed stool is normal. Days without stool or repeated loose stool is abnormal and needs a vet.
How long can a dog with cataracts live?
Cataracts usually do not affect lifespan, but mature cataracts cause blindness and injury risk. Early treatment can cure, and elderly dogs need regular checkups.
How long does it take for a dog’s cataracts to reach the mature stage?
Cataracts cause blindness only at the mature stage, and the timing varies from months to years. Follow the vet's care to prevent worsening.
My one-year-old cat ate an egg yolk for the first time, then had diarrhea and vomited
Vomiting and diarrhea after egg yolk suggest gastroenteritis or pancreatitis; rule out panleukopenia. Fast 24 hours and use anti-emetics with probiotics, then see a vet if no improvement.
How does a cat get feline panleukopenia?
Cats get panleukopenia through contact with infected secretions, and carriers may fall ill when immunity drops. See a vet promptly if symptoms appear.
What does a cat show when it is frightened?
A frightened cat puffs up, flees, trembles, hisses, and dilates its pupils. Prolonged fear causes stress with vomiting and diarrhea; comfort it in a quiet, warm place.
Why does my cat shiver after vomiting?
Shivering after vomiting may come from gastrointestinal spasm pain, or from pancreatitis causing abdominal pain. See a vet promptly to avoid dehydration from excessive vomiting.
My cat’s first two vaccines were fine, but this time a large lump appeared on its neck 3 to 4 days later; are the vaccines different?
A post-vaccine neck lump comes from poor absorption or an intradermal injection. The vaccine shown is a certain FVRCP brand that is now also made in China; if genuine, both are safe, but reactions vary.
A few days ago my cat’s ear was inflamed; after applying medicine yesterday it got better, but this morning it stopped eating, has a fever, and is foaming at the mouth
Fever and foaming suggest another infection rather than the ear; take the cat to a vet for testing. At home you can physically cool it with alcohol on the groin and paw pads.