Search Results
3539 results for “when to take cat to vet”
Does Vomiting Hairballs Harm a Cat?
Hairball vomiting is a common cause of cat vomiting. Because cats groom so much, hair builds up in the stomach and forms hairballs; frequent vomiting can then harm the body. Here is what you should know about it.
How to Treat Ear Mites in Cats
Ear mites are as troublesome for cat owners as ringworm—both are highly contagious, prone to recurrence, and harmful to your cat's health. Here is what you need to know about feline ear mites.
How to Tell If a Cat Has FIP
FIP isn't the only cause of ascites—liver and heart issues also cause fluid buildup, though FIP is more serious. This guide lists dry vs wet FIP symptoms and a simple checklist, plus the tests needed to confirm.
How Melanoma Affects Cats
Feline melanoma can be benign or malignant. It is often confused with lentigo simplex, but they differ. Benign has little effect but needs removal to prevent worsening; malignant has a larger impact, possibly causing local necrosis. Here are the details.
Why Do Cats Like to Watch You Use the Bathroom
Some owners have experienced a cat watching them use the bathroom—you step in and before you close the door, the cat follows and refuses to leave. You finish under its gaze. At first embarrassing, but you get used to it. So why do cats like to watch? Here is the answer.
Cat’s Belly Is Swelling: How to Tell If It’s FIP
A swollen belly doesn't automatically mean FIP—wet FIP causes ascites, but so do liver or cardiac ascites and pregnancy. This guide covers FIP symptoms, how to distinguish them, and the diagnostic workup.
Why Cats Yowl at Night
Nighttime yowling in cats can signal stress, heat, pain, or illness. This guide explains the common causes and practical fixes—from a calm sleep spot to vet care when other symptoms appear.
What to Do If a Pregnant Cat Catches a Cold
A pregnant cat's immunity dips, so even small weather changes can trigger a cold. For a mild cold, warmth and good nutrition are often enough for a quick recovery, but frequent sneezing and runny nose need prompt action—lingering illness harms both the cat and the kittens she carries. Keep her warm (a cozy bed or a sweater), take her to a vet (pregnancy limits drug choice and dose, so tell the vet and get checked before any medication—never self-medicate), and balance her diet while avoiding strenuous exercise. The pregnancy is about 63 days: in the first 30 days add nutrition (protein, egg yolk, chicken, wet food); after 30 days control portions and add vitamins and calcium. Under a vet's guidance, gentler herbal formulas may be used safely.
How to Help a Thin Cat Gain Weight
A thin cat may be underweight due to genetics, poor diet, parasites, digestive disease, or dental issues. Rule out illness with a vet first; then raise the diet's nutritional density, feed small frequent meals, and add gentle play to boost appetite and build a healthy body.
How Do a Cat’s Pupils Change?
A cat's pupils shift constantly, driven by light, mood, and health. In bright light they narrow to thin slits to protect the retina; in dim light they widen into round openings to gather more light. Emotion plays a role too—pleasure or excitement can shrink the pupils to fine lines, while fear or anger makes them blow up into wide circles, offering a window into how your cat feels. Pupil changes can also signal illness: uneven or misshapen pupils may point to infection or abnormal eye pressure, and warrant a vet visit.