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My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a vet. I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled many out, but some are likely still inside. I sprinkled amoxicillin on it. What else should I do?
Maggots feed on rotting tissue, so ear maggots mean internal decay. Trim fur, clean the canal, remove dead tissue, and apply antimicrobial ointment. Leftover necrotic tissue lets maggots return; also watch for ear mites and use ear cleaner.
My cat vomited twice today – once white liquid, once brown liquid
White liquid vomit can come from indigestion, hairballs, or gastroenteritis. Overeating or eating too fast causes indigestion - withhold food and give probiotics. For hairballs, use cat grass or hairball paste. If vomiting persists or other symptoms appear, see a vet.
Around 8 PM I gave the cat a piece of chicken breast, and at 8:40 it suddenly vomited and threw up a lot of white foam – what’s the cause?
White foam vomiting has many causes: indigestion, excess stomach acid, gastritis. Chicken breast can cause indigestion; unclean or un-fresh meat can cause vomiting and soft stool. First fast it and give pet probiotics; watch. If no relief, give pet anti-inflammatory and antiemetic. If still abnormal, see a vet.
My cat keeps making a purring sound.
Purring when relaxed or happy is normal, like when petted. But it can also signal a respiratory issue; watch mood and energy, and see a vet if it seems unwell or shows other signs.
My Cat Is Lethargic, Not Eating, and Has Fluid Discharge from Its Eyes
Lethargy, loss of appetite, and increased eye discharge can come from cat food that is too salty or greasy, or from a respiratory infection. Try offering other foods; if the cat still won't eat, see a vet.
My Cat Is Lethargic, Not Eating, and Has Fluid Discharge from Its Eyes
Lethargy, loss of appetite, and increased eye discharge can come from cat food that is too salty or greasy, or from a respiratory infection. Try offering other foods; if the cat still won't eat, see a vet.
My cat eats boiled chicken, carrot, gizzards and kibble, and suddenly vomited today
From the photo, the vomit is undigested food, usually from improper feeding or overeating causing indigestion. Withhold food for a while and give pet probiotics to balance gut flora. If vomiting continues, gastroenteritis is possible and a veterinary visit is advised.
Yesterday I found a cat outside and brought it home; it looks like a pet cat that got out, but it breathes poorly, nose blocked, sneezes like a cold, and has a scabbed injury on the nose. Photos 1–2 are from that night, photo 3 is this morning.
Breathing trouble, blocked nose, sneezing suggest respiratory infection or cat flu. Try doxycycline or amoxicillin-clavulanate and watch; if no clear relief, see a vet. A stray easily catches viruses and needs proper vet care.
Cat suddenly has trouble breathing; suspect heart enlargement causing pulmonary edema after 10 mg furosemide; please diagnose
Difficulty breathing has many causes including upper respiratory infection, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and autoimmune issues. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can trigger pulmonary edema, so a vet check with X-ray and echo is needed.
Cat went out about an hour, stressed, vomited undigested food, then yellow foam, then white gastric fluid; no food or water; slightly low spirits, occasionally grumpy; is it serious?
For stress vomiting, fast the cat 4-6 hours in a quiet, dim, separate space and offer pheromones or catnip. If vomiting or stress continues, see a vet.