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My 3-month-old cat just came home 4 days ago; today it keeps drinking but won’t eat, and tonight had blood in stool and vomited brown fluid.
Blood in stool with brown vomit and no eating may be gastrointestinal bleeding or panleukopenia; an unvaccinated 3-month-old is at high risk. See a vet promptly; this is serious.
The cat eats less than usual, drinks more than usual, eliminates little, energy is okay. Not sure if diarrhea; paw pads sometimes very hot.
Good energy with lower appetite may be normal or an early sign of illness; poor food quality or sudden change can reduce appetite, as can stress from new environment/pets. If appetite stays low or other signs appear, see a vet.
Why does my cat walk unsteadily (staggering)?
Heavy eye/nose discharge means serious infection, but staggering usually points to bone problems or intracranial bleeding. This is urgent; get imaging (X-ray, CT) at a vet to confirm and treat.
What does normal cat urine look like?
Normal urine is pale to deep yellow, affected by concentration, water intake, age, and diet. Dark urine may mean low water or 'heat'; give more water and less salt. Frequent/reduced/painful/bloody urine suggests urinary disease.
How do I know if my cat is breathing rapidly?
Normal rate is 30-40 breaths/min, under 30 while sleeping. Exercise or stress can raise it briefly. Frequent rapid or labored breathing suggests heart/lung disease; see a vet.
Hello doctor, my cat vomits yellow fluid; it is not panleukopenia and seems energetic, and has had no outside contact.
Yellow vomit has many causes: gastroenteritis, parasites, hairballs, wrong food, virus. Fast 6 hours, give probiotics and gut-repair oral meds, and see a vet if no relief.
How do you treat feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Frequent sneezing with more eye discharge may be rhinotracheitis or respiratory infection, even with two vaccine shots. Get a vet check for the exact cause and antiviral treatment if infected; avoid wrong medication.
Why does my cat have a lump on its chin?
It may be an eosinophilic granuloma or bacterial folliculitis, often from allergy or irritants. Remove allergens, use a cone, clean with saline, and see a vet for a skin scrape if no relief.
I’m a student; I adopted Xiaobao. When I got him one eye was green; the previous owner said he’d bumped it and a vet said it was fine. But he keeps having lots of eye discharge, eye drops and ointment didn’t help, it comes back. Last week a brown spot appeared on the eyeball and other parts are cloudy. I’m worried he’ll go blind but I can’t afford a vet and have no time (home only Fri PM to Sun PM). It’s worse now; what do I do?
Heavy discharge may be a blocked nasolacrimal duct; a vet can flush it. The new brown spot and cloudiness suggest worsening or wrong medication; see a vet promptly and avoid random drugs that harm vision. If you cannot yet, try pet anti-inflammatory eye drops.
What happens if a kitten eats cat litter?
A little tofu litter is usually fine (digestible), but too much can upset digestion. Bentonite, crystal, or mixed litter can block the gut, causing pain, vomiting, and bloating; see a vet if abnormal.