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My cat has a paw injury and the joint is swollen
A paw wound with joint swelling may be infected trauma or a cyst from outside force. Check for fights; if bitten by an unvaccinated cat, get a rabies shot. For simple wounds, clean with saline and iodine, apply antibiotic ointment and oral anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, see a vet.
My cat suddenly sneezed repeatedly, and after sneezing there was a sound from its throat
Likely respiratory infection (herpes or calicivirus). Treatments differ; see vet to confirm. If from chills, keep warm and give broad-spectrum antibiotic; watch. If no improvement, see vet.
My cat eats and drinks normally but the urine looks like this—seems like blood in urine.
Normal appetite with bloody urine points to a urinary issue, likely cystitis; for females check stones. Take the cat to a vet promptly.
My dog is on medication but not improving; today it has more clear nasal discharge than before
Runny nose not improving on meds likely means wrong medication. A puppy's runny nose may be a cold or infectious disease. A two-month pup is unvaccinated, weak, and more likely infected (distemper, parainfluenza). Take to vet to confirm and treat, prevent worsening.
What happens if a cat gets parvo (feline panleukopenia)?
Feline parvo, also called feline distemper or feline panleukopenia, causes diarrhea, vomiting, fever, bloody stool, poor appetite, lethargy, and weight loss in cats. Without prompt treatment, the cat can die from dehydration within 7-14 days. In addition, the parvovirus can survive a long time in the environment and may spread to other cats through saliva, feces, and other contaminants. Therefore, once the owner suspects the cat is infected, take it to a veterinary clinic promptly for testing, begin isolation and treatment early after diagnosis, and disinfect the living environment regularly.
How should I treat my cat’s skin disease?
From the photo this doesn't look like ringworm—the spot bleeds and shows no dandruff. A Wood's lamp with no green glow likely rules out ringworm; the damage may be from scratching. Clean the wound with saline and disinfect with iodine, and watch healing. If it doesn't improve, see a vet.
Amoxicillin and smectite didn’t help my cat’s diarrhea
Long diarrhea risks metabolic upset, malnutrition, and dehydration. Causes include diet, parasites, gut flora imbalance, gastroenteritis, or other disease. Check the diet first; if that's not it, see a vet to confirm the cause and treat properly.
My cat has watery eyes and is sneezing
A cat cold usually comes with sneezing, a runny nose, coughing, sleepiness, and reduced appetite, so watery eyes and sneezing may be caused by a cold. But feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) and pneumonia can also cause these symptoms, so those causes should also be considered. The owner should judge the likelihood of a cold from the cat's symptoms and the surrounding environment; if the temperature is low, a cold is fairly likely. In this case, you can give the cat pet-specific broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory medicine and observe for a while, while keeping it warm. If the cat's symptoms don't improve, take it to a vet promptly for appropriate treatment based on the examination.
For over a month my cat has had brown discharge from its butt, and a lot of it, getting everywhere. Is it sick?
Brown anal discharge can be from full anal glands (common in males with poor diet or little exercise), or from digestive or reproductive disease like anal sac infection, vaginal or uterine infection, or miscarriage. A vet check is needed.
One side of my cat’s face is swollen with a hard lump that’s growing, and today I found exposed skin with slight bleeding.
This may be a gingival fistula from untreated dental disease (tartar, gingivitis, periodontitis) that rots the tooth root. A vet exam confirms and treats it.