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My cat keeps lying on the ground, kicking its hind legs, and making noises
A cat lying down, kicking its legs, and vocalizing may be in heat; distract it with play and toys, and consider spaying afterward if you don't plan to breed. If it cannot stand, a leg muscle or joint injury is possible and needs a vet.
Cat with panleukopenia got IV fluids and now drools and has runny nose; is that okay
If no drooling/runny nose before the IV but appears after, it may be an allergic reaction to a drug. See a vet for targeted treatment. Panleukopenia is serious; take it seriously.
Cat’s reproductive organ suddenly bled
Genital bleeding has many causes. External: over-licking in heat or scratch by sharp objects; use a collar, clean with saline, apply erythromycin. Internal bleeding from the tract may be cystitis, stones, kidney disease, prostatitis; see a vet.
My cat was stressed after its mother hit it, hides, can’t stand, walks unsteady, eats little but normal elimination; how to treat, cost
Stress usually doesn't directly cause inability to stand unless severe, causing arrhythmia, clots, heart failure. Stress also lowers immunity, inviting FIP or gastroenteritis causing weakness. Mother may have hit a nerve (rare). Long fasting may cause low blood sugar; give nutrition and observe. If no improvement or new symptoms, see a vet for heart/nerve issues.
What to do if a cat’s nail breaks
If the whole nail falls with heavy bleeding, bandage to stop bleeding then vet. Poor care causes infection. Clean and disinfect the break, wrap with bandage/gauze, give antibiotics per vet. Keep the wound dry until healed.
Cat has had diarrhea a month, bought gut probiotics with no effect, but spirits and appetite are good; afraid of collapse
A month of diarrhea with good spirits is mainly from improper diet, colitis, intestinal tumors, or parasites. Adjust diet and observe; if it continues, see a vet for tests and targeted treatment.
Cat squatted frequently, seemed blocked, then couldn’t pee or poop; after shots peed/pooped once, then not again; got catheter, passed a little but still no urine
Urinary blockage has many causes: bladder stones, urethral stones. See a vet for diagnosis. Follow vet advice: continue catheterization, keep the catheter until crystals/stones pass and normal urination returns, then remove it. Treat promptly to avoid secondary issues.
A vet suspected neuritis; B1 and B12 helped little, still weak, arched back, cries when held
Feline neuritis shows spasms, numbness, and weak reflexes from vitamin deficiency, trauma, fright, or birth defects. Seek a vet exam for correct treatment.
My cat has small abscesses on its abdomen, and one has been licked open
From the photo, small abdominal abscesses may be from inflammation, possibly cellulitis, which causes tissue death, abscesses, and rupture with fever and appetite loss. Seek a vet exam and treatment.
One of my cat’s eyes won’t open, tears, and the eyelid is red and swollen
The cat likely has conjunctival edema or conjunctivitis. Clean with pet eyewash and apply antibiotic drops with a collar; it usually heals in about a week, or see a vet.