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I was away at my hometown for over a month and a friend fed my cat. Since I returned, it occasionally poops on the floor (never before), fidgets when sitting as if it can’t stay still, gulps its food, is unusually hyperactive, and often vomits undigested kibble.
Based on your description, vomiting undigested kibble is most likely from eating too fast and poor digestion. Try a slow-feeder bowl, offer smaller and more frequent meals, and give pet probiotics. If other problems persist, have your cat checked at a vet clinic.
My cat normally runs around at night, but the last two nights she’s been lethargic and has a reduced appetite.
Lethargy and reduced appetite accompany many illnesses, so these two signs alone make diagnosis difficult. Check the cat carefully for other issues, and try pet probiotics and vitamin B complex if no other symptoms appear.
My 10-jin cat ate 2 albendazole tablets; is that a problem?
Whether 2 albendazole tablets harm a 10-jin cat depends on drug concentration, which varies by brand, so follow the label dose. If unsure it overdosed, ask the brand or vet with the box. If overdosed, give more water and watch for vomiting, seizures, low spirits; if abnormal, go for gastric lavage and fluids.
My cat sneezes frequently with no other symptoms, and the nasal discharge is clear
Frequent sneezing and clear nasal discharge in cats may be caused by external irritation, a respiratory infection, or a viral infection. If there are strong odors in the cat's environment, they can trigger constant sneezing; in that case, move the cat away from the area or remove the allergenic smells to stop the ongoing irritation. In addition, a respiratory infection, feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu), or calicivirus can also cause these symptoms. If external irritation is ruled out, take the cat to a vet for examination and treatment promptly.
There’s a patch with some hair loss, and the cat keeps scratching it.
Localized hair loss and itching on a cat's head are most likely from flea bites, allergic dermatitis, ringworm, or ear mites. Since there's no scaling, ringworm is less likely, so check the ears for mites and for fleas, and see a vet if it worsens.
Not sure what happened, my cat just threw up. I only fed it cat food and water, nothing else.
Vomiting yellow-green fluid can be caused by many issues—indigestion, gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, liver or gallbladder disease, or infection with feline distemper or coronavirus. Withhold food temporarily and offer a little warm water to prevent dehydration. If vomiting stops, probiotics and pet antibiotics may help; if it continues, see a vet.
This afternoon around 5–6, my cat’s two hind legs were bitten by a dog and it can only drag them while walking.
A cat that can't use its hind legs after a dog bite may have injured bones, joints, or the spine; a lack of pain response suggests possible nerve damage. Prompt X-ray or ultrasound at a vet clinic is advised. Bone/joint injuries may be surgically treatable, while nerve damage is harder to cure and needs pain/anti-inflammatory and nerve-support medication.
My cat has red and black scabs at the hair roots that can be picked off; near the mouth it was already bald when found, and the front area lost a big patch when I picked at it. What medicine should I use, and does the cat need a bath?
Hello, the bald patch on your cat's chin is likely feline acne (black chin), and a mixed fungal infection cannot be ruled out. Clean the chin with saline or chlorhexidine solution, then apply a lysozyme spray or a product made specifically for pet black chin. Because the skin infection looks fairly serious, also apply an antibiotic ointment and monitor for about a week.
It rained today; yesterday seemed fine, but holding the cat today, dirty water-like stuff flowed from its ear; a flashlight showed it is very dirty inside
Dirty fluid from the ear may be water entry, otitis, or ear mites. See a vet; dry and clean if water, or use mite medication if mites.
Cat was probably grabbed hard, won’t be touched, likely internal injury
Suspected cat internal injury needs a vet; grabbing can fracture the spine or harm nerves. Check soon and give comfort.