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Cat just home, suddenly aggressive, poor appetite, crouching, breathing hard
A new cat that is aggressive, won't eat, and breathes hard is likely ill or severely stressed. Get a vet check with screening and imaging.
What plants are toxic to cats?
Lilies, pothos, azaleas, and others are toxic to cats, causing drooling, vomiting, or breathing trouble. Seek a vet if ingested.
Why do cats lick their rear?
Cats lick their rear to stay clean or because of anal discomfort. Frequent licking may signal inflamed or blocked anal glands needing veterinary care.
Why is a cat panting?
Cat panting can come from respiratory disease, cold, rhinitis, bronchitis, or cardiopulmonary disease. For example, feline rhinotracheitis virus causes panting, cough, runny nose, and rapid breathing, even fainting. If it persists, take the cat to a vet for targeted treatment.
Cat has persistent diarrhea that leaks out even without using the litter box
Persistent diarrhea usually means gut flora disorder, possibly gastroenteritis or other disease, and can cause dehydration that threatens life. Without a clear cause, a precise plan is hard, so take the cat to a vet to diagnose and treat accordingly.
Why is my cat’s abdomen red?
From the photo, the redness is initially judged as a fungal infection, a fungal skin disease. See a vet to confirm; at home clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antifungal, and use an Elizabeth collar.
Is my almost 7-month-old cat pregnant? She is only 2 kg and thin with poor appetite.
Her thinness is likely from insufficient nutrition; low appetite is from diet or health. Try a different food; if appetite stays low, consider parasites or disease and see a vet.
What are the symptoms of a cat’s dislocated tail?
A dislocated tail may show bleeding, swelling, pain, and dysfunction. The cat moves the tail less, becomes irritable, loses balance, and cannot climb or jump. See a vet for fracture or dislocation.
How can I tell if my cat has a skin disease?
From the photo, the cat shows hair loss, dander, and scabs, likely from fungal or bacterial skin disease. See a vet for examination; at home you can shave, clean with saline, disinfect, and spray.
What are the symptoms when a puppy catches a chill?
A chilled puppy usually shows runny nose, cough, and sneezing; some also vomit or have diarrhea. With low immunity it easily catches infections. Keep it warm and see a vet if abnormal.