This isn’t a lot to go on but it sounds like Fitch had pleural effusion or fluid around his lung. There are many possible reasons for this fluid: trauma, infection, heart failure, chylothorax (leakage of lymph fluid around the lung), and FIP to just name a few. The results from the lab will help […]
I’m so sorry to hear your cat is having such a hard time. Allergies in cats can be very difficult to deal with and very frustrating for all involved. Treatment of allergies can include many things but in my experience anti-histamines do not seem to work well as a sole treatment, especially in severe cases. […]
It is so hard to know what’s going on without seeing the paw pads but certainly there could be many things happening. Cats can get horny growths on those paw pads. Ringworm, which is a fungus, can cause lesions around the nails and pads but we usually see more crusting and redness. There are multiple […]
The best way to tell if a cat is male or female is by checking under the tail. Even for a trained eye, this can be difficult. In a female, you see their genital opening - which looks like a slit, almost under their rectum. In a male, the penis is down a little further […]
Normal respiration rate for a cat at rest is 20-30 breaths per minutes. As important as the rate is the character of the breath. A normal respiration should show easy movement of the chest. A cat having trouble breathing could still have a “normal” respiration rate but may be abdominally breathing - using their stomach […]
Unfortunately, there are not any soft cat foods on the market that are considered 100% nutritionally complete and balanced. There are many semi-moist (soft) treats on the market but these are intended as treats and should not be fed as a sole source of nutrition.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy […]
The feeding of Purina Cat Chow brand cat food Indoor Formula should not be causing your cat to drink more water and urinate more often. It is recommended that you have Dolly examined by her veterinarian. Dolly may have an underlying medical issue that requires attention. Unfortunately I can’t comment further since I know little […]
While it is a bit unusual for a cat to have daily nasal discharge, the amount, color, odor and texture are some of the characteristics that need to be evaluated to determine if the problem needs further attention. If the cat is showing any respiratory signs, sneezing, wheezing or exercise intolerance, they should be examined […]
There can be several reasons a cat may choose to stand up to eliminate. A medical problem should be explored to rule out bladder or bowel issues. If the cat is elderly, arthritis should be investigated as well. Although a litter box is scooped daily, if the plastic box is old it […]
While this behavior is a bit unusual, it is not all that uncommon. In some cases the pet feels it is necessary to “bury” the food and water. This is more likely in homes with multiple cats but can happen with solo cats as well. It may help to have several food […]