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My Cat’s Belly Is More Than Twice as Big as Before and Seems to Sag; Won’t Let Me Touch It (Never Did); Ultrasound Showed No Pregnancy; Bowel Movements Normal. My Dad Feeds It Cooked Meat—Is That Why? It’s a Mixed-Breed House Cat, Found as a Stray
FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) diagnosis requires blood tests, imaging, PCR, and clinical signs together. A 'reverse diagnosis' using a specific drug can be tried when complex testing isn't available. Prompt veterinary examination is essential.
Cat vomits clear mucus and is listless
Vomiting clear mucus with low energy can stem from diet, poor digestion, or infection leading to gastroenteritis. Try pet broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and anti-vomiting meds at home; see a vet if it persists or worsens.
My Cat Has White Bumps on Its Skin and Lost a Large Patch of Fur
The small bumps in the photo may simply be the cat's nipples, which are symmetrically placed. A cat normally has 4 pairs. If they are not nipples, skin inflammation or growth may be the cause and a vet visit is advised.
My cat was caught in a door and now can’t stand, just crawls on the floor; when I call its name the reply is very hoarse.
After being caught in a door it can't stand. Check for external wounds and disinfect/anti-inflammatory if found. If no wound but still can't stand, consider fracture, ligament damage, or internal injury—being caught can squeeze internal tissue. See a vet promptly for targeted treatment.
My cat is making gurgling noises and has no energy
From the photo, the cat's fur is sticky and its mental state is poor, suggesting it is sick with a fairly serious condition. Take it to a vet promptly for examination and targeted treatment. Without a confirmed cause, no treatment advice can be given, and delay could endanger its life.
Hard Lump Under My Cat’s Nipple with Blisters—Could It Be a Mammary Tumor? Vet Said an Old Cat Isn’t Worth Treating; Any Conservative Options?
A hard lump in the mammary area can be mastitis, mammary hyperplasia, or a mammary tumor. Prompt veterinary examination is needed to confirm the cause; mastitis can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and local care.
My Cat Is a Stray I Adopted in March 2022; Never Vaccinated or Neutered. Now That It Sprays and Yowls and There’s a Toddler at Home, Is It Too Late to Vaccinate Then Neuter? Will It Still Spray After Neutering? Higher Risk of Feline Panleukopenia After Neutering?
For safety, it is best to vaccinate and build immunity before neutering, since immunity dips afterward and infection risk rises. Even without vaccination, a health check is required before the procedure. Have a vet examine the cat first, then follow their advice.
My cat has a runny nose and now nosebleeds – what medicine should I give?
A runny nose is usually a respiratory infection (bacteria, chlamydia, mycoplasma, calicivirus, herpesvirus); untreated irritation can damage the nasal lining and cause bleeding. See a vet to identify the pathogen. If a visit is impossible and there are no other symptoms, oral Clavamox and lysine with nasal drops may help.
Green Nasal Discharge and Sneezing—Already Saw a Vet and Took Medicine for Days; Fever Gone and Energy Improved but Sneezing Persists, Now Green Discharge Again. What Medication Next?
For bronchitis with sneezing and runny nose, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy meds help, with nebulization working best. If no improvement after about a week, a respiratory PCR panel is advised to rule out herpesvirus, calicivirus, or mycoplasma.
My cat has been low in spirit lately, always wants to sleep, walks very slowly, has poor appetite, doesn’t like to drink, lies down all day, but sometimes perks up with its favorite toy. It used to sneeze a lot and its belly twitches
Low spirit and no eating, with prior sneezing, may be a respiratory infection - chill/cold, or herpes, calicivirus, mycoplasma. Without sneezing but just low spirit/poor appetite, other diseases like gut discomfort, indigestion, hairballs, parasites. Take it to a vet for the cause and targeted treatment.