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My cat has a bump on its lower body
From the photo, the cat's genital area is abnormal with scabbing. An exposed penis in cats is usually from heat or urinary disease. An unneutered male in heat may show the penis and lick it, but scabbing is not normal, so a vet visit is advised.
My cat is weak, has no appetite, pus from the ears, and is vomiting blood.
Based on your description—lethargy, no appetite, pus from ears, vomiting blood—the condition is serious; see a vet promptly. Ear pus suggests infection (ear mites, otitis); vomiting blood can come from stomatitis, poisoning, gastroenteritis, distemper, pancreatitis, etc. Find the cause, then treat.
After falling into water and being dried off, my cat can’t make a sound – its voice is very, very faint
Based on your description, the cat is likely stressed or inhaled water. A cat that falls into water may swallow a large amount; the water needs to be drained promptly. Hold the cat by the hind legs with its head lowered for a few seconds to help expel water - do not shake the body to avoid injury. After draining, dry the fur and keep it warm to restore normal temperature; if other symptoms appear, take it to a vet for emergency care.
After the mother cat picked up the kitten and accidentally dropped it, the kitten went limp, breathes with its mouth open, and twitches from time to time
Hello, based on your description, after the fall the kitten shows limpness, mouth-breathing, and occasional twitching; this is mainly considered to come from chest injury, lung bleeding, or nerve damage, and the kitten may also have a fracture. It is recommended to take the kitten to a veterinary clinic promptly for a full physical exam. The exam should include an X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, and blood chemistry, to determine the kitten's injuries and apply the right treatment.
How to deal with a cat’s feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
If a cat is confirmed infected with feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu), promptly give it interferon injections and, under a veterinarian's guidance, supplement lysine. For the cat's eye problems, pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops can help relieve them. In addition, give the cat more nutrition to boost its immunity. Feline rhinotracheitis is a viral infectious disease caused by the feline herpesvirus, and cats with lowered resistance easily get infected. The owner should take the cat to a veterinary clinic for regular vaccination to lower the chance of infection.
What should I do if my cat has a cold?
For a cat cold, give pet-specific cold and anti-inflammatory medicine (amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline). Never give human cold medicine (risk of poisoning). Keep it warm, offer warm water, and supplement vitamins and protein. If no improvement, there may be another disease — see a vet.
What happens if a dog’s femoral head dislocation is left untreated?
Dogs tolerate pain well, so early dislocation may show little. When severe, they limp or avoid bearing weight on the leg. Untreated, they may keep a 'three-legged hop'; severe bilateral cases can cause paralysis or hind-limb muscle atrophy. Once diagnosed, limit movement and see a vet promptly.
My cat’s first kitten was born dead, and it’s been a while with no second kitten and no signs of labor.
A dead first kitten with no further labor strongly suggests dystocia (difficult labor)—very urgent. See a vet to decide on assisted delivery, medication, or C-section. If delayed, give warm glucose water and gently massage the belly clockwise.
My cat is sneezing, has a hoarse voice, stays curled up and inactive, but no runny nose.
Sneezing and hoarseness may be irritation from smells or dust, or a respiratory infection. Check for nasal foreign objects and ventilate; if persistent, keep 26-28C and give pet cold medicine, and see a vet if no better.
My cat came home yesterday and I noticed something off about its eyes; I don’t know what to do now
From the photo, the cat has unequal eye size (asymmetric), likely from irritation, eye disease, cat flu, or trauma. If a foreign body (lash, dust) irritates, it inflames and won't open—wipe it out with a clean wipe; it recovers. If no relief, see vet to confirm and treat.