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My cat vomited food and mucus
Simple vomiting without other signs is usually diet-related acute gastritis from overeating or eating too fast; viruses and parasites also possible. Fast 8 hours with probiotics; see a vet if no improvement.
My spayed 1-year cat has breathing trouble and a swollen injured leg
Fast breathing with a swollen leg wound may be infection. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibiotic and healing ointment, bandage, and use a collar; see a vet if no improvement.
My cat vomits yellow fluid
Yellow vomit has many causes, including indigestion, foreign objects, parasites, or viruses. Do not give human omeprazole; fast 8 hours with probiotics and see a vet if no improvement.
My cat has heavy eye discharge, tears, and yellow sneeze mucus
Eye discharge, tearing, and yellow nasal mucus mainly suggest bronchopneumonia, with mycoplasma, chlamydia, or herpes possible. Watch and get disease screening if it continues.
My cat acted weird after a bath and then vomited; seems like a cold
Post-bath lethargy, odd urination, and vomiting may be from stress or a cold. Keep it warm and calm, give probiotics, and see a vet if it worsens.
My cat coughs a few times then stops; I’m worried it’s sick
A cat that only coughs occasionally with normal appetite is most likely reacting to odors or a choke. Move it to a clean, odor-free space and see a vet if coughing continues.
My cat drools constantly and has bad breath
Constant drooling with bad breath points to gum disease, periodontitis, mouth ulcers, tartar, or stomatitis, and calicivirus is possible. Check the mouth and see a vet if it persists.
My cat cannot urinate (urinary blockage)
A blocked cat needs emergency vet catheterization and diagnosis. Stones, stress, kidney failure, or prostate issues may be the cause, each needing different treatment.
My cat vomits white foam
White foam vomiting has many causes, including indigestion, blockage, foreign objects, and hairballs. Fast for 8 hours and watch; if it eases, it may be indigestion, otherwise see a vet.
My cat vomited repeatedly, hid, and now sleeps in its bed
Intermittent vomiting with hair in it suggests hairball syndrome. Try a hairball paste to help pass the fur; see a vet if no improvement.