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What should I do if my cat has diarrhea, vomiting and seems unwell after moving?
After a long trip to a new home, a cat may suffer stress ('not acclimated'), causing diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Prepare familiar-smelling items, add probiotics to the food, keep the environment calm, and it usually recovers in 1–2 days. If it worsens with low appetite and vomiting/diarrhea, it could be feline panleukopenia (distemper) — a fast, deadly infection — so see a vet at once.
Can a cat’s cold get better on its own?
A mild cold can clear up on its own if the cat has good resistance — just keep it warm. But a severe cold with lethargy, low appetite, drowsiness, high fever or weakness needs pet cold medicine and, if needed, a vet visit. Keep the cat warm throughout treatment.
What to Do About Postpartum Depression in Cats
Postpartum depression in cats is common—signs include low appetite, withdrawal, and anxiety. Help with a quiet rest space, a steady diet and gentle exercise, regular petting and play, close behavior monitoring, engaging toys, and a vet visit if it lingers (medication may be needed). A new companion or environment change can also lift mood.
How can I tell if my cat’s leg is fractured?
Judge by gait and by pressing the suspected spot — no reaction means probably fine. Limping, pain, lying prone and fear of being touched suggest a fracture. Suspect one? See a vet early.
Will a cat’s retching or gagging get better on its own?
Retching has many causes; some self-heal, some don't. If from a swallowed foreign object, it passes once expelled. But pathological retching worsens without help. If it persists, see a vet.
Why is there a bald patch on my cat’s head?
A bald patch can come from skin infection or injury. Check for wounds, dandruff, itch, or redness. If no wound but dandruff, it's likely a fungal/bacterial infection — see a vet for targeted treatment. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus, Malassezia, and mites.
What are the signs a cat is feeling unwell?
An unwell cat often shows low energy and reduced appetite, and may lie down a lot. If vomiting or diarrhea also appears, try probiotics; if it worsens, see a vet.
What if a spayed female cat won’t eat, drink, or do anything but sleep?
After spaying, a female cat may refuse food and sleep due to surgical pain (the incision is large, most painful for 2–3 days). Offer tasty foods like goat milk or pate; see a vet for fluids if she won't eat for long.
What are the symptoms of cat ringworm (dermatophytosis)?
Cat ringworm symptoms include round or oval lesions with gray scaling on infected areas, rough coat, and hair loss around the spot. The cat itches intensely and keeps scratching or biting the skin. Since ringworm is fungal and spreads easily, treat it promptly with antifungal medication after a vet confirms the diagnosis.
Will a spayed female cat’s wound split open if she jumps?
Big jumps after spaying can in rare cases split the incision, since the surgical wound is stitched and normally does not open easily. Normal movement is fine, but vigorous activity before full healing can cause bleeding or splitting, so keep her calm in a cage and see a vet if it seeps blood.