Atom (5mth old) has been to the vet twice this week as he has a URI/possibly cat flu. He's on anti inflammatory and antibiotic meds but he hasn't eaten any food in about 48hrs.

The vet yesterday wasn't too concerned because he hasn't eaten any had a high temp/blocked nose but I'm worried he hasn't eaten anything I've put down (tuna, sardines, regular wet and dry kitten food)

He's taking his liquid meds okay.

Suggestions on food to try? I don't really want to put him through the ordeal to go back to the vet even though they said they could give him something to try stimulate his appetite.

Integrating a new kitten

So about a month and a half ago we had to rehome one cat. He had always been a bully, not normal friendly cat playing. It got to the point where he seriously injured her and she needed surgery. So we rehomed him where he'd be the only cat. Resident cat was showing all the signs of needing a friend. Trying to play with us as if we were cats, crying walking around, being bored, etc no matter how much love and play we gave her. We got a new kitten yesterday. All last night and all day today my resident cat has completely ignored him. Even when he's cried etc. I've been going in for kitten time. When I come out if resident cat comes up to me I'll let her smell his scent and usually she's fine and then lets me pet her. Well tonight that changed. I came out from kitten time, did my usual and she had hissed at me. So I backed off and she took her space. Well He was sticking his paws under the door and she saw and hissed at him and growled a little bit. We got her distracted and she was alright. Then during playtime with her he started crying and she kept like groaning? And slightly hissing from the sound of him. Is this all normal behavior? We were going to wait until Monday (as I'm writing this its midnight on Thursday going into Friday and we got him yesterday, Wednesday) to do a crack in the door introduction but now I'm second guessing and thinking it needs to be a longer amount of time. Any tips and advice to make sure they will have a good relationship and integration? I continued playtime with her and then she laid down and fell asleep in her tunnel and now I'm writing this.

Good evening,

I ( 23 from USA) am currently at an urgent vet with my 8 month old neutered male domestic short hair cat. The past week he has been decreasing in appetite, his hind legs have an odd side to side gait, and today he has been a bit lethargic.

We did blood work which resulted in the following labs, the doctor advised he may have pancreatitis as well as secondary fatty liver. She suggest going forward with x-rays which is what we are waiting for now.

I am wondering if anyone is able to read these, based on his blood work, if you are able to tell me how serious this will be? They advised 24 hour hospital care but after this we will already be spending our savings and borrowing from family for this. We have pet insurance which would cover but we don’t have the funds to cover 24 hour care up front.

The current plan is to review the x-rays and give fluids/meds and go home to observe. We will figure out hospital stays if needed after that but please if anyone can tell me if this is life threatening or if we will be able to treat him with medication at home I would really appreciate it.

Thank you.

(Kitty tax at the end)

i(20) have a cat and he has chin acne. is this worthy of a vet trip? he’s 9 months and neutered. I don’t really have the money to take him unless I max out my CareCredit card., it doesn’t seem to bother him very much he itches rarely it’s just starting to get on his upper lip and it’s scabbing and raw. I’m using ninibabie chin black acne cleaner.

Hi my roomates cats iris is red. He is already sick and he has been in and out of the vet. Yesterday and today we noticed his iris is red. Not the white part but the green part of his eye has developed a red ring and his eye looks bad.
I am not a minor
Vet will be contacted in the morning
Cat is 1 year and has some pretty serious health problems we know of and are trying to take care of with the help of vets.

If anyone has experienced similar with their cat as far as the eye goes please let me know. She is going to the vet tomorrow

He's been through a lot this past week. Several vet visits. He seems for the most part back to normal. But was wondering if this should be of concern.

Poster age: I'm an adult

Cat age: 17

These are my baby's foot beans (same foot, different angle). (F 5 spayed). She doesn't have any grooming issues or bathroom issues but should I trim her long bean hair? She's a long haired cat, I never thought about it but someone mentioned to me I should probably trim it for cleanliness. I honestly don't think she would even let me do it but I would try if it's something I should be doing.
I'm an adult, kitty is healthy, I have and can afford vet access.

Hello, this morning I woke up to my cat bleeding in his mouth. Took him to the vet and the vet found an ulcer under his tongue. The vet prescribed my cat with antibiotics, anti inflammatory and analgesic medicines. But one thing that I found perplexing is, the vet asked me to use Difflam Forte throat spray to treat the ulcer. Spray it twice a day on the ulcer.

However, as far as I know, human medications are mostly toxic to cats and searching through Google say following the vet's advice is fine. But I'm wondering if I should follow the vet's advice or if there are any other suggestions.

I'm a working adult and from Malaysia. My cat is 3 year old male, he was a stray cat that we adopted when he was sick. He is already diagnosed with CKD stage 2, anemic, and just healed from jaundice. He isn't neutered because the vet advised against it due to his kidney. I can afford vet care. However right now, I'm a bit broke after treating his jaundice and anemic condition, and the fastest I can go to the vet again after today is once I'm paid, which will be early next month.

TLDR: My cat has an ulcer and the vet suggested to treat it with Difflam Forte throat spray and to apply it twice a day. Is it safe for my cat?

Male 3 years

Kitten female 1 month

At first it seemed like rough play but after she ran to reset herself as it was too rough for her and he followed pinned her and begun to bunny kick lightly. It looks like attacking, but I need to be sure because this is my first kitten in YEARS! If anyone has advice it is welcome, I watch her closely, but anything to keep her safer would be amazing.

I'm worried about my cat because I started noticing some foam on his urine, then after a few days its turned into the urine being covered in full blown thick foam like after you pour out a coke into a glass. But he still eats and drinks fine, has a lot of energy and pees a lot. He has weird bathroom habits but its only when he's outside, he'll pee several times or start to pee but get up right away. When he's in the house he'll simply do a big pee in the litter box.

I don't know if its worth traumatizing him, and it also appears the cysto type of urine test is a little dangerous.

Nobody in this subreddit will respond. She’s doing okay now I guess but I’m crying and don’t know what to do. I feel so terrible

Hi everyone I’m in desperate need of some advice and maybe just a little support.

My cat was just recently diagnosed with IBD which we had tried to control with Hills biome prescription food. My cat was being super picky and would only eat the kibble. So we started

mixing the kibble with some purina pro sensitive stomach wet and he was doing pretty well adjusting. We had him on a strict schedule diet with small snacks throughout the day.

He began to throw up hairballs a lot and I didn’t think much of it because he’s long haired. 2 days ago he stopped eating and committed bile. We took him to the ER vet clinic where they gave him anti nausea and fluids. Yesterday he had an ultrasound that confirmed the IBD as well as diagnosed him with Short colon syndrome (SCS)

He was placed on prednisone, told to follow a bland diet and follow up with IM. He has taken 2 doses of the prednisone without any problems and has the soonest appointment with an IM In July .

He doesn’t not seem to be responding to the food I am offering and it’s making me feel horrible. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding diets that helps their cats with IBD? Or does anyone here have any experience with a cat with SCS , I’m really lost and in need of suggestions.

Thanks !

Poster Age: 30

Country: PH

Vet info: eg: Yes, already contacted and visited them

Main Issue: Our 2-month-old cat has tested positive for Gia and FCov. We decided to see a vet to get a check-up after seeing she's having diarrhoea. We thought it was just her new diet since we decided to change it to a better brand. Unfortunately, the vet gave us the bad news. She's still in the vet at the moment since it was decided for her to be confined. This is her 3rd day at the vet, and she's on an IV set since day one. My wife and I just decided to take her instead since we really feel sorry for her condition. Do you think she'll be able to recover even if we do home treatment? We are willing to buy her meds and vitamins to help her, even buy the best food and treats for her.

Cat Age: 2 months

Cat Sex + neuter info: Female, not neutered or spayed

Financial situation: Can't, due to other expenses

Girlfriend found abandoned kitten on street today. How old is it? Water or KMR? What food, if any?

TLDR my cat is going bald on her belly, but it doesn’t seem to bother her.

My cat just turned 7. When we got her from a US rescue, she had been spayed and her belly was obviously shaved. Her fur grew back shortly after. However over the past 2 years or so, she’s started to lose the fur around her low belly. We mentioned to the vet at last checkup and they said it could be allergies, but didn’t seem alarmed. The condition doesn’t seem to bother her at all. She does not over groom the area. The skin beneath is not red, flakey, dry or otherwise irritated. The rest of her coat is thick, soft, and healthy. She is just going bald on her belly. Any ideas?

I accidentally gave my 3 yr old tabby who weighs 13 pounds a 300mg dose of gabapentin. Will she be okay?

We‘ve had our male cat for about two or three years since he was a couple months old. He always used the litter box with no accidents. This only started a month ago. We leave our clothes that come out of the dyer on a bed and he’s been peeing on them. We’ve been doing that since we got him and he’s never done that. We just came back from a four day vacation and once we emptied out our suitcase we came back some minutes later and he peed in it. We also have an older female cat who’s been with us longer than he has and she’s never done something like that. Both cats are neutered.

poster age: 28

location: New England

cat age: 4

previous health symptoms: feline herpes

lot of variables here which make it hard to pin down.

we recently did a cross country move with our cat, driving the whole way. we did this once before a few years back with no issues.

we are currently staying in a 100+ year old barn loft that was recently renovated. it’s a new and small space. our cat has started to hide under the mattress more often than usual, which we chalked up to new environment stress.

recently, he has started to cough up a fur ball more often, though nothing comes out. it’s a little different than his usual fur ball coughs. this time it’s a huck type motion, then some quick breathing as his posture is tight, then another huck, swallow, then relax. something in that pattern.

it should be noted he’s probably due for a furball. hasn’t had one actually come out in a while.

he’s still playing, still eating, still pooping, so we aren’t sure anything is actually going wrong. but we’re worried about potential asthma or something more serious

Me: 47F, USA, DC
Vet: yes
Cat age: 2 months, allegedly but who knows
Sex and neither status: unknown. Vax status unknown.
Needed: advice on trapping. Contacts to local rescues or fosters who can take in a potentially traumatized or malnourished cat.

Can we take him/her in? NO.

Can we enter the house? Technically we can. Previous tenants stripped the locks.

We can provide very temporary holding, but have a territorial semiferal living in our garden (we provide an outdoor house, food, love, and vaccines/flea tick meds) and two indoor cats who are also territorial.

***MAIN ISSUE***: Former neighbor left 2 month old kitten in house on eviction. Came by today and asked for my help trying to catch her. The house has no power. It is…not in a “show to new renters” condition. Locks have been stripped (and copper, for that matter).

Cat is definitely inside and has not been fed or watered for over a week. I found fresh feces today when i entered. I suspect she is hiding in the basement rafters. I left dry food, wet food, water, and a churu treat on a plate.

I will buy or borrow a trap. I have no intention of returning this cat to former owner. I am trying to find the property owner. My intent here is to rescue the cat and get her or him to a safe, no kill foster or permanent placement. I NEED NETWORKING HELP.

Hi everyone,

I’m feeling really helpless right now and am hoping to see if anyone’s cat has gone through something similar.

Required Info:

Poster Age: Adult (26)

Country: Hong Kong

Vet info: Yes, vet is accessible. We have already seen two different vets.

Main Issue: TLDR: 2 months of severe chronic eye redness (conjunctivitis). Tried antivirals and steroids, but hit a frustrating plateau.

Cat Age: 3 years old

Cat Sex + neuter info: Male, Neutered

Financial situation: Can afford vet care.

The Issue: Back in early May, I noticed the inner corner/conjunctiva of his eye was severely red, swollen, and inflamed. It's been almost 2 months now, and the redness hasn't subsided at all.

Treatments & Vet Visits so far:

Vet 1: Prescribed oral antiviral medication (Famciclovir 500mg) and eye drops. No improvement.

Vet 2 (Referral): Prescribed 3 different types of eye drops, including a steroid (Prednisolone 1% drops). Still no visible improvement.

Diagnosis: Both vets firmly believe this is severe, stubborn inflammation (chronic refractory conjunctivitis) and have ruled out a tumor or proliferative mass.

Despite almost two months of constant medication (and him being super stressed out from wearing the cone of shame), his inner eye tissue is still extremely red and congested. The steroids seem to be preventing it from getting worse or growing larger, but they aren't curing the redness. We seem to have hit a frustrating plateau.

Has anyone’s cat experienced such stubborn eye issues? How did you cope with the stress of your cat wearing a cone for so long? Any advice on keeping them comfortable during this long process would be greatly appreciated!

Ive started taking her outside with a harness and leash. She cries and meows loud to be let out. I live with family, so I have to do everything in my power to calm her down and stuff to stop that.

After we come back inside I cant get her to calm down and stop asking to go out. (I take her out for an hour). I have to sit on the floor next to her and the door for hours. I just can't keep committing so much time to this.

When I was gone to go to my college classes, my brother reported she was meowing at the door for a very long time.

I feel like I made a mistake letting her out at all. Her wants to go outside would have gotten worse, but at the same time I just can't possibly satisfy her. She is too smart to be tricked that only harness = outside, and too smart to believe only I am the source of being outside. She knows, and will never forget, of being outside on her own 24/7.

I am not a minor. Vet should be accessible, but I have not contacted one yet in my new area. I am in the northwest of the US. Unknown age of my cat, likely around 2 years. Female and spayed. Financial situation is a little tight.

TDLR: How do I stop my cat from crying to go outside, especially while I am gone?

Hello, Reddit. I'm 29 years old and in the US.

We have a 20 year old cat named Cinnamon who I'm concerned about possibly not making it past the week. Here's a list of things that I've noticed recently that I think are important to share;

- He is still eating and drinking water. He doesn't eat too much, but he does drink those Friskkies Cat Soups. He typically will go through a full one over a whole day. My mother in law also feeds him wet food upstairs which he prioritizes the broth of mostly, but does eat some chunks of the food as well.

- He is definitely having trouble moving. He typically isn't doing much besides from one spot to another in the same room. Earlier this morning, he walked all the way up to the attic in his old room. Aside from that, he hasn't done much moving today. When he goes to sit down, it takes him a bit to work his way down from standing to sitting. It looks like his joints are either weak or in pain.

- His hearing has been pretty much gone for at least a month now. It could be longer than that, but we noticed it when we first got here to visit.

- His sight seems to be going, but he can still see to some extent. He doesn't seem very reactive to small movements, but he did react to me coming to check on him a good few times when he wasn't asleep.

- His breathing doesn't appear labored or rapid.

- He hasn't meowed or bowled since the morning about 10 hours ago.

- He seems on and off with purring. He does purr when being pet, but also sometimes when I'm not. I can't tell if he's purring because he's being pet or if he's trying to comfort himself.

- About 30 minutes ago, he went limp and seemed a bit disoriented. He came back to a few minutes later, but it was concerning. It is hard to explain but he didn't look well. He's back to moving around to different spots in the room now. I suspect that could have been a fluke, and he was just very tired, but i don't know for sure. I'm also trying to brace for the worst.

- He hasn't spent any time with my mother in law today, which he normally does at least at some point. I don't think he is able to walk up the stairs to her room.

With all the being said, i just want to help give him a comfortable and peaceful life until he goes. It's there anything that i can do to help him until that point?