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Why is the fur thinning under a cat’s ears on both sides?
The sparse fur under the ears and above the eyes is the scent gland, normally acceptable and used for marking; touching objects is normal. But if there is also redness, dandruff, rash or broken skin, it is skin disease needing a vet scrape and treatment.
How long is recovery after surgery to remove a swallowed needle from a cat?
A swallowed needle rarely passes on its own, so take the cat to a vet to locate and remove it, directly if in the jaw or throat, or by surgery or endoscope if deep. After removal, recovery is about 3 to 5 days. Keep sharp items away from cats.
What happens in severe cat heatstroke?
Severe heatstroke causes foaming, dehydration, sunken eyes, low skin elasticity, breathing difficulty, high temperature, weakness, coma and convulsions, risking irreversible brain damage or death. Move to a cool ventilated place, rinse with water, and seek a vet if severe.
What does a cat cold look like?
A cat cold shows lethargy, drowsiness, reduced appetite, sneezing, runny nose and cough from bacterial or viral infection. If mild, treat at home with pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine for 2 to 3 days; if no improvement or eye redness and no eating, it may be rhinotracheitis or calicivirus, needing a vet.
Will a cat die from cystitis?
Cystitis is curable and rarely fatal with timely care, usually healing in 7-10 days. Signs are frequent, painful urination and low appetite; ensure water intake.
How long after contractions does a cat deliver?
A cat usually delivers 0.5-3 hours after contractions; if none by 3 hours, suspect dystocia and see a vet, possibly a C-section. Small cats are higher risk; prep glucose water.
How long for a Teddy dislocation to heal?
A Teddy dislocation is set by a vet, sometimes with a cast, healing in about a month. Limit activity, give sun and calcium; severe cases take longer.
How long to recover after a cat miscarries?
A cat usually recovers from miscarriage in a month but should not breed for half a year. Keep the vulva clean, and give nutrition and warmth.
What is a normal cat stool like?
Normal cat stool is brown, short and cylindrical, firm and intact. Loose or pellet-like stool suggests hairballs or dehydration; watery stool signals serious illness.
What happens if a cat eats avocado?
Avocado can poison a cat because it contains persin, which cats cannot metabolize, causing vomiting, diarrhea and breathing trouble; severe cases can be fatal. Seek vet care.