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Why are my cat’s eyes different sizes (one bigger than the other)?
Uneven eyes can come from genetics, irritants, injury, conjunctivitis, or herpesvirus. Injury or pain keeps the eye from opening fully; irritants or herpes cause the same. Rinse with saline and use anti-inflammatory drops; if no improvement, see a vet.
After vaccination, the paw pads feel hot and the cat trembles.
If paw pads feel hot after vaccination, take the cat's temperature; over 39.2°C means fever. This may be a normal post-vaccine reaction—try physical cooling. If fever lasts beyond 24 hours, see a vet to rule out infection or allergy.
A female cat has had a white film over her left eye since birth—is it keratitis, cataracts, or something else?
From the photo, the eye abnormality is likely from corneal damage; congenital cataracts can't be ruled out but are less likely. A scratch at birth could injure the cornea and cause the film; primary or secondary cataracts also cloud the eye. See an ophthalmology vet soon.
My cat’s eyes are discharging pus
Pus from the eyes may be conjunctivitis or keratitis, possibly with corneal damage. To protect vision, see a vet for diagnosis; mild cases use eye wash, drops, and antibiotics with an Elizabethan collar.
Looked fine in the morning, but by afternoon a patch was bald; the kitten is in heat, no wound, just slight redness from scratching. The vet said maybe allergy. What’s going on and how do I handle it?
Hair loss and itching on the neck can come from parasite bites, allergy, or fungal/bacterial skin disease; photos alone can't confirm the cause. Get a skin scraping at a vet to find the source, then treat. Use an E-collar if it scratches a lot, and keep the environment clean and deworm regularly.
My dog was bitten by a tick and is mildly anemic. It already took a babesia drug, doxycycline, and iron today—can it also take NexGard Spectra (Chao Ke Xin) tonight?
Don't give NexGard Spectra and the babesia drug together; the babesia drug treats blood parasites, and the vet's prescription suggests confirmed canine babesiosis. Taking NexGard Spectra then can lower blood pressure and cause reactions. Wait until the dog recovers, then use it for prevention, or follow the vet's advice.
Cat delivered a stillborn kitten at 11pm, no more contractions, still big belly
A stillborn with a still-large belly suggests dystocia with retained fetuses. See a vet for oxytocin or surgery, as retained fetuses can cause pyometra.
What to note when taking a cat on a long trip?
Prepare a sturdy travel crate plus food, water, and litter boxes. Before leaving, get a full vet check and needed vaccines; if shipping, prepare documents like vaccine and quarantine certificates.
What causes heavy shedding in cats?
Heavy shedding can come from seasonal molting, poor nutrition, skin disease, hormonal imbalance, stress, or improper grooming. See a vet if it seems abnormal.
What is a small red dot on the cat’s chin?
From the photo, the red dot may be from a bump, insect bite, or allergy. Since it is near the mouth, avoid medicine it could lick; dab iodine and keep the chin dry to prevent infection. If worse, see a vet.