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Why does my cat frequently vomit its kibble?
It may be spoiled or intolerant food, fast eating, or a gut blockage like hairballs. If lethargy or diarrhea appears, see a vet for treatment.
Why does my cat keep vomiting its kibble?
It may be the food (spoiled or low-quality), eating too fast or too much, or disease (gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia, parasites). See a vet if other symptoms appear.
Why does my cat vomit yellow fluid and have yellow urine?
Yellow vomit and urine may be biliary jaundice from liver or bile-duct disease, with thirst, abdominal swelling, and yellow skin/eyes. Fatty liver also causes it; see a vet promptly for the cause.
My cat’s energy is good but it eats very little; it eats cat strips but barely touches kibble or freeze-dried.
Reduced intake may be from food change, pickiness, stress, or gut discomfort. Try other kibble or mix in favorites, add probiotics, and comfort it; see a vet if it persists or soft stool/diarrhea/vomit appears.
My 1.5-year-old male cat was locked in a room two nights ago and peed on the bed; since last night he keeps going to the litter box every 10 minutes but produces no urine. Still the same tonight. What should I do?
This is likely feline idiopathic cystitis, a common lower-urinary issue from stress causing frequent urination with little/no output, risking blockage, blood, even rupture. Get the vet to catheterize and give anti-inflammatory/mucosal-repair meds.
Why does my cat have brown crusts on its skin?
Brown crusting may be parasite bites, eczema, or allergy. Treat by cause: deworm for parasites, remove allergens for allergy; see a vet if it worsens.
Why does my cat have many black dots around its eyes?
The blurry photo shows one eye shut and the other with a cloudy pupil; the black dots may be discharge or a disease sign. The eye issue is serious; get a detailed vet eye exam.
Last night I put ear-cleaning medicine on the cat (had used it a week before with no issue; it had scratched ears with black hard bits, then recovered). Yesterday I thought I’d apply again after months. Over an hour later the cat tilted its head; I put it in the kitchen. Today its neck is swollen, can’t lift its head, still head-tilt. What is this?
Earlier ear scratching with black bits, then head tilt and wobbling, suggests ear mites causing middle/inner ear infection and vestibular/nerve damage from late treatment. See a vet for correct diagnosis and treatment.
What do I do if my cat has ringworm?
The skin issue may be ringworm; a Wood's lamp shows green fluorescence if positive (70% accuracy), but vet diagnosis is needed. Confirmed ringworm is treated with antifungal medicine per the vet.
Why is my cat crying out and unable to stand?
Causes include low blood sugar, hypothermia, poisoning, pain, or bone abnormality. Get an X-ray at the vet; if unavailable, warm it and give glucose, and see a vet if no improvement.