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Blue cat male, born 2024.1.28; on 2024.6.5 pupils suddenly enlarged and flickering, fell over, head tilted, wobbly, low spirits but still eating; comes and goes
The cat may have middle-ear inflammation causing vestibular dysfunction and unsteadiness; dirty ears suggest mite-induced middle ear infection. A vet check and antibiotics plus ear cleaning are needed.
Started vomiting after medication, cannot vomit, cannot stand
With only post-medication dry heaves and weakness known, this may be the underlying disease, a drug side effect, or overdose; do not blindly medicate. See a vet; consider hunger, low sugar, or poisoning if pre-existing.
Over-one-month-old cat with green watery diarrhea, poor appetite, low spirits, always lying down; what is wrong?
A one-month-old with green watery diarrhea, no eating, and lethargy may have indigestion, enteritis, or panleukopenia; irregular feeding harms the gut. Such a kitten needs only milk or formula.
Why does a cat keep vomiting?
White foam and soft stools are mainly from indigestible or spoiled food, fast eating, stress, hairballs, parasites, or gastroenteritis. Try fasting and probiotics first.
Orange-sugar only drinks water, refuses kibble and egg yolk; should I keep him in the cat bed until he adjusts?
A newly homed kitten refusing food is common; it is frightened and will not eat in a new environment. Provide a quiet, dim space and let it be, offering food and water.
Cat fought, belly bitten and bleeding, bulges when breathing
After a cat fight with bleeding and a bulging abdomen, internal bleeding or subcutaneous emphysema is suspected. A vet check is urged to confirm and treat.
My cat has vomited three times since yesterday, eats little, and throws up right after eating – what is wrong?
Yellow foamy vomit suggests foreign object, hairballs, gastroenteritis, or pancreatitis; rule out distemper if unvaccinated. A vet exam guides treatment, including gastric lavage or surgery.
My cat has one red, hairless patch under its neck – what is it?
Red, hairless skin often comes from over-grooming; use a collar, clean with saline, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment. See a vet if it worsens.
What if my cat gets soft stool after eating urinary prescription food?
Soft stool after urinary prescription food suggests intolerance or gastroenteritis. Stop that food, give probiotics, and see a vet if it continues.
My cat bumped its eye, can’t open it, keeps tearing, and there’s no vet nearby – how to reduce swelling fast?
Clean the injured eye with saline, use pet anti-inflammatory drops, and erythromycin if wounded. Add oral anti-inflammatory if severe; see a vet if no improvement.