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My 3-month fold cat keeps meowing; is it sick?
Constant meowing alone does not confirm illness; hunger, cold, or discomfort also cause it. Rule out discomfort with food, warmth, and observation; see a vet if other signs appear.
My cat breathes with obvious abdominal movement
Abdominal breathing often means chest/lung disease or fever, such as pleural effusion, dry FIP, diaphragmatic hernia, or peritonitis. A vet exam is needed to avoid worsening.
My cat is weak, sounds congested, and only eats chicken breast
Weakness, congestion, and poor appetite may come from a cold, respiratory infection, allergy, or virus/bacteria. Clear any nasal object, keep it warm, give broad-spectrum antibiotics, and see a vet if no improvement.
My cat’s hind leg hurts and cannot touch the ground
Without a clear description, the cause is unknown; check the hind leg and paw for wounds. If none, bone or muscle injury is likely and needs a vet X-ray.
My cat won’t eat or drink, keeps retching, and is very weak
Not eating, retching, and weakness can come from diet, hairballs, or respiratory infection; serious diseases like panleukopenia also fit. Give probiotics or hairball paste for simple cases and see a vet if no relief.
My cat was hit by a car and cannot move its back legs
A car injury to the hind legs may damage muscle or bone; this is serious. Get to a vet for diagnosis; severe bone injury needs surgery, or the cat may be paralyzed.
My cat has tearing, red eyes, eye gunk, and extra tissue in the eye
The blurry photo makes it hard to tell, but tearing, red eyes, and conjunctival swelling suggest conjunctivitis or conjunctival edema. A vet eye exam, often PCR, is needed.
My cat’s eye is sealed shut with pus, very red, wet nose, intermittent sneezing
These signs strongly suggest feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu). Get a PCR test at the vet to confirm; unvaccinated cats are at higher risk.
My cat has small bumps on its belly
Belly bumps are likely the cat's nipples (usually 4 pairs, symmetric); if not, skin inflammation or growth is possible and needs a vet check.
My cat stopped eating its new food but still drinks and meows
Not eating can come from indigestion, illness, or parasites. Check the body and feel the belly; a swollen belly may mean constipation, so massage and add probiotics and fiber; see a vet if other signs appear.