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What to Do When a Pregnant Cat Vomits?
Vomiting during cat pregnancy can be normal morning sickness or a sign of indigestion or gastroenteritis. Because pregnant cats should not be given medication casually, the safest fixes are small frequent meals, a careful food transition, and probiotics.
Why Does My Pregnant Cat Keep Meowing Constantly?
A pregnant cat that meows constantly may be going into labor, or — if her due date is still far off — showing signs of prenatal anxiety. Watch her appetite and behavior closely, and learn the common causes and how to comfort her.
Cat suddenly not eating or drinking, listless, vomiting and diarrhea, slight fever
Not eating, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever can be many diseases, including FIP or panleukopenia. See a vet promptly to find the cause; infectious disease is dangerous and timely treatment matters.
What causes a cat’s skin to turn red?
Red skin can come from parasites, allergies, external irritation, or bacterial or fungal infection; pollen, food, cold, or UV can trigger it. Many causes exist; if the skin is abnormal, see a vet.
Why does my cat scoot its bottom on the ground?
Cats scoot from an itchy bottom due to anal-gland inflammation, skin disease, or parasites. Check the anus; if inflamed, express the glands and disinfect. See a vet if abnormal.
Why would a cat suddenly go blind?
Sudden blindness has many causes: aging (lens hardening), diseases like keratitis, glaucoma, diabetes, or trauma to the eye. If vision drops, see a vet promptly.
What happens if a cat doesn’t eat kibble for two days?
A healthy adult cat is usually fine for two days if it has water, but a kitten or sick cat may get low blood sugar and gut damage. Resume small, frequent meals; if it refuses food, see a vet for fluids.
Keeps sitting and won’t go out; feels like something’s wrong with its belly or bottom, whining. Gave dewormer, medicated bath, expressed anal glands, still the same; walks two steps then sits and whines. What’s wrong?
Not wanting to go out and whining usually means discomfort or pain, possibly exercise intolerance, joint pain, or abdominal issues. The brief description can't pinpoint it; have a vet examine the dog.
What should I do if my cat’s voice is hoarse?
A hoarse voice with phlegm may come from prolonged meowing, low water intake, a throat foreign object, or throat inflammation. Encourage drinking; if uncomfortable, get a checkup to find the cause.
My kitten was thrown by a child, is very weak and losing weight, just hides in warm spots; an elder gave gentamicin—I know that’s risky and can’t get to a vet, what should I do?
Being thrown can cause internal injury or fractures, commonly liver/spleen/lung damage, bringing depression and pain. Since it hasn't self-healed, the fall was serious—do NOT medicate at home, as unknown injuries plus drugs like gentamicin (ototoxic, nephrotoxic to cats) worsen things. Find a way to get it to a vet.