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My silver shaded cat moved from city to countryside and is lethargic, sitting in the litter box for long periods, urinating only a little each time
This suggests feline idiopathic cystitis, often from stress after a move. Give more water, ease the stress with comfort or calming supplements. See a vet if no relief.
Why is my cat drooling and breathing fast?
Drooling with rapid breathing may mean poisoning from bad food or wrong medication, causing salivation, twitching, vomiting, and pain. Poisoning is serious; see a vet at once for detox.
My cat has not eaten or drunk for four or five days and now has bloody stool
Bloody stool can come from acute gastroenteritis, panleukopenia, or parasites. See a vet for blood, antigen, and fecal tests; hospitalization may be needed if severe.
The skin around my cat’s eyes has been red for two days, but it eats and poops normally
From the photo the eye itself looks fine, just dirty around it. Wipe the area clean and use eye drops, then watch. See a vet if it worsens or other signs appear.
Why is my cat vomiting brownish fluid?
Brownish vomit may be poor digestion, panleukopenia, parasites, or pancreatitis. Fast and give probiotics for digestion; deworm for parasites. See a vet if no improvement.
My cat has not eaten for days, only drinks, and is lethargic
A cat that eats little or vomits after eating often has gastroenteritis; try a pet anti-inflammatory. Parasites or pancreatitis can also be the cause. See a vet if it does not improve.
Cat eats nothing, only drinks water, no diarrhea, but is lethargic and just lies down
Not eating but drinking may signal gut or mouth problems like gastroenteritis or stomatitis causing pain. Check the mouth and belly; see a vet if other signs appear.
My cat suddenly grew dark spots on its nose that were not there before
Sudden nose spots may be ringworm, pyoderma, folliculitis, or normal pigmentation. If alone with no other signs, it is likely harmless pigment. See a vet if itching, redness, or hair loss appears.
Why does my cat drink a lot and shiver?
Frequent drinking with shivering may be from cold, pain, or fear. Watch it if appetite and spirits are normal. See a vet if it persists or comes with lethargy or weight loss to rule out FIP.
Cat vomits red liquid and won’t eat, what to do?
Vomiting blood can stem from ulcers, parasites, pancreatitis, blockage, or distemper. Withhold food 6-8 hours and give anti-vomit and anti-inflammatory meds; see a vet if it continues.