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Cat keeps vomiting white foam
A cat vomiting white mucus or foam is usually from bitter or irritating food, prolonged hunger, poisoning, stress, hairballs, or severe pain. Morning empty-stomach foaming is usually hunger - feed on schedule. For frequent vomiting, fast 4-6 hours then offer bland food and probiotics; see a vet if other symptoms appear.
The swollen area below my cat’s lower lip in the photo
Swollen cat lips are considered caused by eosinophilic granuloma, often from lowered immunity, allergy to new food ingredients, or environmental allergens. Keep the environment clean and give lactoferrin to boost immunity. If severe, do a cytology at the vet to confirm; if granuloma, use anti-inflammatory and steroid oral meds plus antibacterial oral spray, usually recovering in 5-10 days.
My cat became less active, doesn’t run, just lies and sleeps; urine sticks to fur; but normal appetite, stool, no sneezing
If a cat is suddenly inactive but normal otherwise, consider heat, cold, or stress from new environment/people. Observe 1-2 days; if with vomiting/diarrhea, see a vet.
What happens if a cat eats dried squid?
A little dried squid is fine, rich in protein and minerals. But it is salty; large amounts cause salt poisoning with tremors, seizures, foaming. Seek vet; some cats are allergic, causing vomiting/diarrhea.
My cat ate a whole raw egg (white and yolk); I’m scared since raw eggs are said to be bad
Raw eggs are not advised due to Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, and avidin reducing biotin. They may carry parasites. If eaten, give probiotics and watch; see a vet if gut issues.
One of my three cats gulps food and now feels sick, wants to vomit but can’t, belly heaving for two days, no eating, no energy
The cat may have gut discomfort and dry heaves from competition eating; exact cause needs vet imaging. If mild, fast 1 day and add probiotics; if persistent, possible pancreatitis/gastritis, see a vet.
My cat limps after being caught in a door
First check the foot for wounds and whether it can walk. Disinfect minor skin injuries; if it cannot move normally or limps long, get X-rays for fractures or ligament damage, and restrict activity.
My female cat was in heat a week ago; can I take her for spaying now?
A week after heat ends is fine to consult a vet about spaying, provided vaccines and antibody checks pass and anesthesia assessment is ok. Avoid spaying during heat due to bleeding risk.
My cat has constant pus on the tail base, a bald patch, and keeps licking the wound
Wound pus after a cat bite is from bacteria in feline teeth; seek vet debridement and antibiotics. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop licking; healing takes about two weeks.
I just bought a cat yesterday; the seller said she’s healthy, but this one-year-old female is all skin and bones on her back yet has a large belly that bulges to both sides, and she retches occasionally. She drank a lot of water after arriving home last night. What could be the cause?
A swollen belly in a cat can have several causes: ascites - fluid buildup from low protein (liver-related) or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), where the main signs are a thin back, a distended fluid-filled belly, along with lethargy, poor appetite, and breathing difficulty, requiring prompt veterinary examination; or pregnancy - if the unspayed female mated at the seller's, she may well be pregnant.