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What should I do if my Ragdoll cat has diarrhea?
Diarrhea has many causes: bad diet, gastroenteritis, parasites; treatments differ. You can first withhold food and water briefly and see if it eases, then consider anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea meds. If it persists or worsens, see a vet for targeted care.
A stray cat has a soft, fairly large lump on its belly that seems to disappear when it lies down, like a bottomless pit; someone who feeds it says it’s less energetic than before. It’s around the area between the nipples, near what might be the primordial pouch, and it feels abnormal—I’m worried.
The soft belly lump may be the cat's primordial pouch (extra skin and fat layer) that stores energy and is harmless. It could also be an abdominal wall hernia, which usually needs surgical repair and brings other symptoms. If symptoms appear, see a vet.
How can you tell if a cat is sick?
Sick cats show signs like a dry nose, more eye or nasal discharge, abnormal bathroom habits, heavy breathing, lethargy, fever, hair loss, and dirty or smelly ears. Diarrhea may redden the anus, and male cats with urinary signs need urgent vet care.
I’m a college student; coming home I noticed my cat is different — when feeding fish intestines its teeth seemed off, and it’s clearly thinner than before
Weight loss may come from poor nutrition or disease (parasites, digestive issues). Based only on weight loss the cause can't be confirmed. If you suspect a dental problem, take it to a vet promptly and also diagnose the cause of the thinness for targeted treatment.
My cat suddenly got diarrhea without eating anything; I gave it some smectite but it didn’t help. It’s still energetic, but I don’t know why it keeps having diarrhea.
Frequent diarrhea with normal energy is usually from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. Check the food for spoilage, withhold food briefly, and give pet probiotics. If it eases, adjust the diet and feed small, frequent meals; if it persists, see a vet.
My cat suddenly got diarrhea without eating anything; I gave it some smectite but it didn’t help. It’s still energetic, but I don’t know why it keeps having diarrhea.
Frequent diarrhea with normal energy is usually from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. Check the food for spoilage, withhold food briefly, and give pet probiotics. If it eases, adjust the diet and feed small, frequent meals; if it persists, see a vet.
My cat used to use the litter box, but now it doesn’t, and its urine is very yellow, almost like oil.
Very yellow urine may be from low water intake or illness. Increase water and watch appetite; if it persists with poor appetite or lethargy, it could be liver disease or jaundice—see a vet.
My cat has some diarrhea, the stool is soft, sometimes with blood, and there’s also the situation shown in the picture
Frequent diarrhea in a cat can cause anal redness and swelling, even rectal prolapse. In this case, first find the cause of the diarrhea, then apply targeted treatment. Check the cat's appetite and mental state carefully. If its appetite and energy are good, you can withhold food for a while and give it some pet anti-diarrhea medicine and probiotics. If the diarrhea persists, take it to a vet promptly to find the cause and treat accordingly.
What’s going on? My cat has two black bumps on its lower eyelid, constant tearing, and it looks a bit swollen lately.
Bumps on the lower eyelid may be inflammation, a stye, or bacterial folliculitis. A vet microscope exam of the discharge confirms the cause; if unavailable, try anti-inflammatory eye drops and see a vet if no improvement.
What medicine should I use for a raw, broken spot on my cat’s anal glands?
If the raw spot is from minor trauma, clean it with saline and apply an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ointment 1–2 times daily; add oral antibiotics if severe. Keep an E-collar on until healed. If it doesn't improve, see a vet.