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What should I do if my cat has a fever and is weak?
Take its temperature; if normal, it may have just exercised—let it rest. Over 39.5 C is a fever, from colds, pneumonia, etc. Start with physical cooling; if it persists, use fever reducers and watch for other signs. Long or additional symptoms need a vet.
How can I tell if a mixed-breed cat has a genetic mutation?
Genetic testing at a vet can detect hereditary diseases and mutations. Breeding can hide harmful genes; testing reveals abnormalities early so you can prevent or treat in time.
Why are my cat’s ears red with scabs?
From the photo, red, scabbed ears suggest fungal infection, but allergy can't be ruled out. Use an antifungal spray or ointment and observe; if no improvement, get a skin scrape at the vet for targeted treatment.
Why is my cat incontinent after spaying?
Hormonal change after spaying can affect control, causing temporary incontinence that usually resolves in days; stress or fear also cause it, so comfort the cat. Prolonged incontinence may mean urethritis or cystitis; see a vet.
Why is my cat’s appetite down and listless?
Low appetite and lethargy are early signs of many diseases, including gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, FIP, distemper, or coronavirus. Try probiotics; if prolonged with little food, see a vet.
My cat coughs once or twice and sneezes a few times daily, no eye discharge; what medicine?
From your description, a coughing cat with phlegm, nasal congestion, and sneezing suggests a respiratory infection, but feline herpes or calicivirus cannot be ruled out. Screen at a vet and treat by cause. If a visit is hard, give oral respiratory medicine at home and watch for improvement; if none, see a vet.
Why does my cat have uneven eye sizes?
Uneven eyes can come from entropion, foreign-body irritation, herpesvirus, or eye inflammation. Check the lower lid for entropion; if it irritates the eye and causes tearing, get entropion surgery. If a foreign body is inside, flush it out and use anti-inflammatory drops. A green eye glow is normal, from a reflective layer.
After medication the cat still won’t eat or drink; two days on amoxicillin and omeprazole, then vomited yellow fluid once
Vomiting hairballs and yellow fluid is typical of hairball syndrome; try hairball paste to lubricate the gut and pass the ball. Also give an anti-emetic like cimetidine to aid repair and curb acid and vomiting. If no relief or low spirits, fever, etc., see a vet to rule out other causes.
Why is my cat’s urine a little green after urinating, and how to treat it?
Slightly green urine is not normal; normal urine is pale yellow. Occasional green may come from green-pigmented food or medicine and needs no worry. Frequent green urine may mean liver or gallbladder disease or high ketones, or green cat-litter particles dissolved in it; if litter is ruled out, see a vet.
Why is my cat breathing heavily?
When a cat pants hard, check its spirits. If normal, it may be from choking on water or overexercise and will recover soon. If spirits are poor with rapid panting, it may have a respiratory disease; take it to a vet. Provide a comfortable, dry, well-ventilated environment.