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What if my cat ate too many egg yolks?
A two-month-old kitten should have only half an egg yolk a day, two to three times a week; three at once causes indigestion, soft stool, and vomiting. Give pet probiotics and smectite, feed softened kibble, and watch for two to three days. See a vet if severe.
I rescued a stray cat; it has yellow diarrhea with a farting sound, very foul smell, pale lips and paw pads, trembling tail when walking, and eats very little. What’s wrong?
Pale lips and paw pads in a cat can signal anemia or panleukopenia, both more likely in strays with poor nutrition and high infection risk. The diarrhea also suggests a gut problem. Take the cat to a vet for a thorough check, and consider a blood transfusion if severely anemic.
Why can’t my cat move after rolling over?
A cat that suddenly can't move after sleeping may just have a pinned limb, which is brief. Gentle massage helps. If it lasts long, see a vet to check the spine, joints, and bones.
My cat hasn’t urinated for two days, only passed a lot of stool, then didn’t use the box all day and slept. What’s wrong?
White pasty material in the litter plus no urine points to urinary disease such as cystitis, infection, stones, or tumors. A full bladder needs urgent vet catheterization and fluids to avoid rupture or kidney failure. Urine and X-ray tests confirm the cause.
Will eating water lily leaves poison my cat?
Water lilies are not toxic to cats, so eating the leaves usually won't cause poisoning. Still, see a vet if the cat shows discomfort. Keep toxic plants like lilies, azaleas, and carnations out of reach.
My cat keeps going to the litter box but can’t pee or poop; a little soft stool appeared overnight, no appetite, lethargic, and cries loudly when held. I force-fed water and it vomited.
Frequent litter-box trips with little urine suggest urinary blockage, which risks kidney failure. With appetite loss and lethargy this is serious, so see a vet immediately. Delayed treatment can cause major harm.
My 7-year-old neutered male cat has had tartar for a long time, has been drooling on and off for three days with some urine leakage; calicivirus and herpes tests were negative. Appetite and stools are normal.
Drooling can come from excitement or from oral disease such as periodontitis, especially with long-term tartar. Urine leakage suggests a urinary issue like infection, cystitis, or stones. A vet visit is advised to confirm the cause.
Why are there bumps on my cat’s ears?
Bumps on a cat's ears may be from insect bites, parasites, bacterial infection, otitis, or ear mites. Prevent scratching with an Elizabethan collar. A vet visit is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Why is there a bald, pus-filled patch behind my cat’s ear?
A bald, oozing spot behind the ear is often fungal or bacterial dermatitis or a parasite infection. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the cause. Meanwhile, use a pet antiseptic spray and watch for improvement.
Why isn’t my cat pooping even though it’s full of energy?
A cat that doesn't defecate is likely constipated. Increase dietary fiber and water, and gently massage its abdomen. If it doesn't improve, use a glycerin enema or take it to a vet for an enema.