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A one-month-old Pekingese, home four or five days, urinates a lot but won’t defecate; gave enema at night, then next day listless, poor eating/drinking, just lies in the cage.
No defecation may be constipation or lack of intake; probiotics and soft food help. Lethargy could signal infectious disease, so watch for other signs and avoid home enemas; see a vet.
My cat is pregnant and close to delivery; she has been crying for days, rolling on the floor, belly looks painful. Is this normal? When will she deliver?
Crying near delivery can be normal anxiety, but painful crying from dystocia needs urgent care. Signs of impending labor include drop in temperature, nesting, restlessness, and discharge; kittens usually come within two hours of water breaking.
My cat has had stomatitis for over a year, treated with steroids, now resistant and losing fur with granulation tissue in the mouth. Should I consider euthanasia?
Feline stomatitis can be cured depending on severity and timely treatment, so euthanasia is not necessarily needed. Causes include calicivirus, immune-mediated disease, FIV, FeLV, and severe tartar; full-mouth extraction is often the most effective treatment.
How do you vaccinate a cat?
Start vaccines at 2 months if the cat is healthy; illness can reduce effectiveness or worsen. The first round is 4 shots: three feline distemper combination shots 21 to 28 days apart, plus a rabies shot at 3 months that can be given with the third combo shot.
How long after neutering will a male cat stop spraying urine?
A male cat usually stops spraying urine about 2 to 3 months after neutering, once hormone levels drop. If spraying continues beyond 3 months, the surgery may have failed or another issue is present and a vet visit is needed. Some cats also form the habit before surgery and need correction.
My 4-month-old cat hasn’t eaten or drunk since its rabies vaccine a week ago
Refusing food and water can result from pickiness, indigestion, stress, or illness. After vaccination, reduced appetite and sleepiness are common reactions; keep the cat warm and in a quiet space and offer high-protein, nutritious food. If it also seems unwell, rule out panleukopenia, digestive disease, or FIP.
My cat won’t eat – can I give it chicken medicine?
It is not advisable to blindly feed a cat livestock or poultry medication. A cat may refuse food for many reasons such as indigestion, pickiness, or a new environment. Observe for bloating or constipation, and if present give probiotics and abdominal massage; if it also drools, vomits, or seems unwell, test for feline panleukopenia and parasites.
What Happens If a Cat Licks Advantage Multi?
Licking a little of this low-toxic topical may cause vomiting or drooling; give water and vitamins. Larger amounts with drooling or odd behavior need a vet.
My Cat Has Blood in Urine, Weak Hind Legs, and a Limp Tail – What’s Wrong?
This may be urinary blockage or paralysis from blood in urine; seek a vet at once. Causes include infections, stones, or kidney disease needing diagnosis and treatment. No leg response suggests paralysis needing CT.
My Cat’s Eye Is Swollen and Red With No Vet Nearby – What Can I Do?
The eye likely has conjunctivitis or edema; use an antibacterial eye drop several times daily. Put on an Elizabethan collar and keep the diet light; see a vet if it worsens.