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My cat just grew red bumps on its chin; what’s wrong?
Red chin bumps may come from folliculitis, fungus, or mites. Folliculitis often brings black-chin symptoms; improve diet, avoid oily food and plastic/dirty bowls, use chin-cleaning products and antibacterial drugs. For fungus or mites, see a vet for targeted drugs and use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching.
Kitten under a week home, won’t eat, very active; came back to no food/drink and white foam vomit; fed a cat treat, vomited again
White foam vomiting has many causes; the photo shows pink-tinged foam, suggesting stomach injury or bleeding, perhaps from poor eating and indigestion or gastroenteritis. If newly home under a week and unvaccinated, test for feline panleukopenia to avoid missing a virus. For 1-2 vomits with fair spirits, give probiotics and anti-vomit/anti-inflammatory meds, fast briefly, and see a vet if no improvement.
My cat was fine last night, but this morning one hind leg is weak and can’t stand, dragging when walking; I’m away studying and don’t know what happened
Weakness and dragging of a cat's hind legs can have many causes, including injury, mineral deficiency, nerve damage, joint disease, bone fracture, or congenital immune deficiency. The owner should recall what happened and check for wounds; if there is no trauma and the leg is not painful, fracture is less likely. Gentle massage and a vet visit are advised.
My cat keeps shedding fur lately; a touch sends fur flying and a patch on the forehead is bald
Heavy shedding when touched suggests a significant shedding problem; cats normally have a shedding season, but severe loss needs attention. Feeding coat-nourishing food plus lecithin, fish oil, and unsaturated fatty acids can help. Thinner fur at the brows is normal, but redness, scabbing, or breaks mean a vet check for skin disease.
What is the condition of my cat’s gums and teeth? Is it a disease and how should I handle it?
The photo shows inflamed gums. Signs include red swollen gums, reduced appetite, difficulty chewing, and bad breath, usually from bacterial or viral infection, diet, poor dental care, or other disease. See a vet dentist early for diagnosis and targeted treatment; vet-approved anti-inflammatory drugs and oral spray help, plus daily brushing.
My cat sat in the litter box but produced no urine or stool, and keeps licking its private area — could this be urinary blockage?
Frequent trips to the litter box with little or no output, genital licking, blood in urine, dripping, or crying can signal a urinary blockage. Because owners often cannot feel the swollen bladder at home, a vet exam and ultrasound are the reliable way to confirm.
How Can I Take My Dog on a High-Speed Train?
To bring a dog on a high-speed train you must arrange checked baggage shipping in advance. Get a health check and required vaccines, obtain health and vaccination certificates, and buy an approved pet crate.
We ran out of cat food for a few days, so I bought low-salt ham sausages for it – it’s eaten one pack, two at a time, two to three times a day. The cat is two or three months old. I now see its poop is overall reddish. What’s the cause, what are the symptoms, and how do I adjust?
Reddish stool may relate to diet. First adjust the diet to suitable, easily digestible food and watch if it normalizes; if form and color return to normal, usually no big deal. But don't keep feeding ham sausages to avoid indigestion. If after adjustment the stool stays abnormal and the spirit is poor, see a vet.
One of my cat’s eyes is often half-closed and keeps tearing up.
An eye that won't open and tears can be from irritants or conjunctivitis. Check for foreign objects and clean with saline; if tearing continues with redness, try pet anti-inflammatory drops; if no relief, see a vet as it may be another disease.
My cat secretly ate three pieces of mochi – what will happen? (Urgent)
Mochi is mainly glutinous rice flour with many additives; after eating it a cat may get indigestion and, in severe cases, gastroenteritis or kidney strain. Watch for any discomfort and seek veterinary care if symptoms appear. Withhold food temporarily to ease the digestive burden.