Search Results
3541 results for “when to take cat to vet”
My cat is blocked, had high potassium, fluids lowered it, but X-ray found pleural effusion and now it breathes fast with irregular heartbeat
Once a cat is blocked, catheterize promptly; with high potassium, catheterize and fluid simultaneously. Pleural effusion raises treatment risk - go to a large, proper hospital. Effusion may signal heart disease, so get an echo; give oxygen for post-tap rapid breathing.
My unvaccinated cat was spayed on Jan 16 and on the 23rd started vomiting yellow fluid 3-4 times a day
Yellow vomit has many causes: gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasites, hairballs, wrong food, viruses. Because it's severe and unvaccinated, get a viral screen promptly; for ordinary gastroenteritis use pet anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, and probiotics.
My cat had diarrhea and wouldn’t eat, got anti-inflammatories, no improvement, ultrasound found hairballs, sent home, but now worse
The report shows mainly some inflammation, no major abnormality. If hairballs are confirmed, the diarrhea is from hairball-induced gastroenteritis; help expel them with hairball-control food, cat grass, or paste. If no improvement or worsening, see a vet.
Why do cats get anemia
Common causes include a single diet, blood loss, parasites, feline leukemia, and FIV. Feed balanced nutrition, deworm regularly, and see a vet for bleeding or abnormal symptoms.
My cat vomited yellow material with chunky bits
Yellow vomit has many causes: wrong food, parasites, indigestion, hairballs, gastroenteritis, panleukopenia. Recall recent overfeeding; for indigestion, fast 12h and give probiotics; if lethargy or other signs appear, see a vet.
My cat keeps lowering its neck to the ground and its abdomen heaves
This looks like severe coughing that contracts the abdomen. Causes include hairballs, respiratory issues, or rhinitis; give hairball paste or cat grass for hairballs, and see a vet if unclear.
My cat stays in this posture and keeps meowing
If a cat's appetite and energy are normal but it arches its back, raises its rear, and meows constantly, it is likely in heat. Spaying after the heat is advised if you don't plan to breed.
My cat keeps gagging like something is stuck and can’t vomit anything up
A cat that coughs and dry-heaves without producing vomit may be trying to bring up a hairball, but it can also signal a foreign object, throat obstruction, or respiratory infection. Persistent symptoms need a vet check.
My cat has a deep wound and bled in the morning; no vets in the village, please check for foreign objects and how to treat
From the photo the wound is deep; seek surgical cleaning, disinfection, and suturing at a vet. If that's impossible, keep it clean with a collar and limit movement, though healing isn't guaranteed.
How can I get my dog to take medicine
Hide pills in favorite foods like meatballs, kibble, or canned food, use a pill shooter, or crush mildly bitter tablets into food or water - but only under veterinary guidance for some drugs.