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My cat keeps entering the litter box frequently; first it urinated a little, then passed pasty stool; what should I do?
Frequent litter box visits suggest a urinary disease such as FIC, a UTI, or crystals and stones. If not fully blocked, try a diuretic and anti-inflammatory; if no relief, see a vet.
What does a cat spinal injury look like?
A spinal injury causes nerve damage with stiff limbs, inability to stand, poor coordination, and incontinence. Severe cases lead to hind-leg paralysis. See a vet for imaging; conservative care is an option.
How long until sleeping pills take effect in a cat?
Pet sleeping pills usually work within 20-30 minutes orally. Cat-specific sedatives must be used only under vet guidance; never give human sleeping pills, which cause acute poisoning.
How can you tell if a cat is pregnant?
After pregnancy a cat stops estrus and resists the male. Signs include swollen nipples, increased appetite, weight gain, and a larger belly. A vet can confirm with ultrasound.
Why does my cat have black ears with pus and a foul smell?
Pus and foul odor from a cat's ear should first be checked for origin - inside the canal or around it. Pus from the canal is usually ear mites or secondary bacterial infection and needs prompt disinfection.
How to make a kitten defecate?
Mother cats lick the kitten's anus to stimulate defecation. Without the mother, use a wet wipe or cotton swab to gently rub the anus and urethra. If no stool for long, it may be constipated - stimulate more or see a vet.
Cat’s bottom looks swollen, has poop on it, won’t let me touch/look/wipe.
The photo shows inflamed, hairless testicles, likely from heat-induced hormone surge and rubbing, or a wound from fighting causing pus infection. Disinfect with iodine, collar, and if it won't allow, see a vet; after healing, neuter.
Today my cat suddenly vomited yellow fluid, then after probiotics still vomited. I read online that cats can also vomit from cold; what does cold-induced vomiting look like?
A cat that vomits from cold usually stays energetic and may also have diarrhea. Move it somewhere warm, fast and withhold water for a day, and give pet anti-emetic cimetidine tablets. If it recovers, offer small frequent meals; if vomiting worsens, see a vet.
How long after probiotics can a dog take medicine?
Wait 1-2 hours after probiotics before medicine; ask the vet since drugs differ. Probiotics are live bacteria that need time to multiply, and early medication can kill them.
Our one-year-old cat recently had sudden seizures with foaming at the mouth, and today it happened three times.
Repeated seizures with foaming may be epilepsy. Before a seizure the cat is often overstimulated or hyperactive, then suddenly collapses, thrashes, foams and drools.