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How can an indoor cat that never goes out get feline panleukopenia?
An indoor cat can still catch panleukopenia through indirect contact - owners may bring the virus home on clothes or shoes after touching infected cats. Symptoms include lethargy, appetite loss, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, and vet care is urgent.
What Should I Do If My Cat Won’t Eat After Heat?
After heat ends, hormonal changes may make a cat uncomfortable, but it usually recovers on its own. Offer digestive enzymes and high-protein meat or fish pâté to boost appetite. If it still refuses food, consider a reproductive-system issue—unmated females risk uterine infection, males risk urinary blockage—and see a vet.
Why is one side of my cat’s cheek suddenly swollen?
A sudden swelling on one side of a cat's cheek is often caused by oral problems such as gingivitis, so check the mouth promptly. If you see mouth ulcers or red, swollen gums, use pet anti-inflammatory medication and an oral spray. The swelling can also come from a bee sting or from an ear problem with frequent scratching.
Can cats eat scallions (green onions)?
No. Scallions, onions, and chives contain sulfides that destroy a cat's red blood cells and cause anemia, which can be fatal. Keep these foods away from cats and see a vet if ingested.
What should a cat eat to replenish nutrients after giving birth?
After giving birth, a cat can replenish nutrients with soups, goat milk, chicken, beef, and nutritional paste. Add tasty toppers if she loses appetite, and seek veterinary IV care if she stops eating.
What Is Cat Asthma and What Causes It?
Cat asthma is a common respiratory condition marked by coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, triggered by allergies, air pollution, genetics, stress, or diet. Keep the home clean and well-ventilated, choose quality food, and seek veterinary care promptly if symptoms appear.
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Finished Giving Birth
You can tell a cat is done giving birth when she stops straining, relaxes, and begins cleaning and nursing the kittens—and when no hard lumps remain in her belly or thighs. Track the due date (temperature drops ~24h before labor), watch for restlessness, more bathroom trips, and contractions, and an X-ray before birth reveals the kitten count.
What Temperature Means a Cat Has a Fever
A cat's normal temperature is 38.5-39.5°C, so 39°C is fine. Over 39.5°C counts as a fever; 40-40.5°C is low, 40.5-41.5°C moderate, and 41.5-42.5°C high. Exercise, heat, and stress can nudge it up, so watch for other symptoms too.
Why Is My Cat’s Eyebrow Hair Thinning or Bald?
A cat's bald eyebrows are often normal—scent glands and age naturally thin the brow fur—but they can also signal parasites, allergies, fungal skin disease, or poor nutrition. Treat the underlying cause (deworm, vet exam), and prevent it with a balanced diet, routine deworming, and a clean, not over-washed, environment.
How to Handle Bleeding Gums in Cats
Bleeding gums in cats are usually caused by tartar, periodontal disease, loose teeth, poor nutrition, or injury. Check the mouth, use pet-safe oral sprays, brush regularly with cat toothpaste, and see a vet if inflammation or heavy tartar is present.