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My Cat Is Scratching Herself Bald!
"Good morning Dr Paola, My question is regarding my 1-year-old rescue cat, Daisy, that I adopted in May, 2026. She started scratching and itching her body until she has "bald" spots. The vet has tried prednisolone, hydrolyzed canned food, and recently, a steroid injection. I tried putting Atopica liquid in her food, which she refused to eat. Recent blood work showed 2 elements were elevated, thus the hydrolyzed special diet. The steroid injection has now worn off, and she's back to scratching again. Do you know what else can be done for her? I only want her to have a better quality of life than what she had in the past. I'm desperate at this point. Thank you for taking the time to read this.” - Patricia
How Can I Help My 15-year-old Cat With Rodent Ulcers?
“Dear Dr Paola, My 15-year-old cat, Sonny, has had rodent ulcers in his mouth for several years. He has gone through injections that seemed to work for a while, and I give him a supplement called Nutra Thrive daily. This helped for a couple of years, but now the problem has returned. He eats well, but now he just lies around, and it appears his mouth is painful. Any help here would be appreciated.” – Mary Hellen
Why Does My Cat Still Snore After Finishing Respiratory Treatment?
Hi, my kitten has been suffering from a respiratory infection for about a month, until about a month ago when we took him to the vet to get the proper treatment. He was sneezing, snoring when he breathed, etc. But he continued to eat, sniff, and play normally. The vet told us he would receive a course of three injections over three consecutive days, but we were only able to take him in for two due to personal reasons. My cat improved considerably thanks to those two injections, but he still snores—though noticeably more softly than before—and sometimes exhales sharply after playing, like a “snff.” He continues to eat, play, and sleep as usual. He never stopped eating or playing; he’s always been active before, during, and after his treatment. He’s 3 years old, and it’s been a month since we started the treatment. I’m a little concerned about his slow recovery because, as I mentioned, he still snores sometimes (though noticeably less than before). How long will it take for him to fully recover, and what could I give my kitten to help him recover as quickly as possible? The vet didn’t give us a prescription, but told us it was a mild, common respiratory infection (and that it was probably caused by the change in weather), since he’s always been active. The vet also told us that he gave my cat an injection for respiratory illnesses. Sometimes he gets tiny eye discharge, much smaller than what he used to have. He hardly ever gets any now. He keeps coming to me to play, keeps asking for food, and so on. In fact, people have told me he’s gotten a little chubbier. They didn’t give us the prescription. They just told us they gave him shots for respiratory illnesses. This is the first time something like this has happened to him; it had never happened before—only this year. I used to keep the window open all the time, but I started closing it when I realized what was happening to my kitten. Now there aren’t as many drafts, and everything’s calm. It’s just that sometimes he goes into dusty places and sneezes. When he lies down to sleep, that’s when he snores with a runny nose the most. He makes that “snff” sound randomly, and sometimes he does it after playing. As I said, I was only able to give him 2 out of 3 doses for personal reasons, and it’s been a month and a little more since his doses. Apparently, the cause was the change in weather and drafts, but I really don’t know. I'd love to know if he's just having a very slow healing process or if I need to go to the vet again.
Why Is My Domestic Short Hair Kitten’s Lip Swollen?
Hi, My cat’s lip has been swollen for about 3 days, but he’s eating and behaving normally. He plays in the backyard every day, so I’m wondering if it could be from an insect bite or an allergic reaction. Should I be concerned?
Why Does My Domestic Shorthair Have a Bump on Her Nose?
She has had a bump on her nose for at least 2 years
Why Is My Diabetic Maine Coon Drinking So Much Water and Refusing to Eat?
It seems she doesn't want to eat much of his fancy food, cat food. But he does like a lot of the delectable squeeze ups. Now he is a diabetic and he's not eating near that much, but he's drinking a lot of water. And I don't know what to do.
How Do I Get My One Month Old Kitten To Use The Litter Box And Eat Wet F...
Im worried if cats who little can use litter box she won’t use it. And I’m also wondering if she will eat wet kitten food and she sleeps mainly and I tried wet towel to make her potty and litter non work
Why Is My Kitten Having Problems With Its Left Eye?
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Why Is My Domestic Shorthair Having Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea?
Dear Veterinarian, I am writing to ask for advice regarding my cat, who weighs approximately 2 kg. He has been experiencing abdominal pain for about two weeks. Since Monday, he has developed severe diarrhea and has started defecating outside his litter box. He seems to have abdominal discomfort, and I am concerned because the diarrhea has continued while the abdominal pain has been present for quite some time. I currently have metronidazole at home and was wondering whether it would be appropriate for him, and if so, what dosage would be safe for a cat weighing approximately 2 kg. I have not yet given him a measured dose because I do not want to accidentally give him too much. Unfortunately, I have very limited time to take him to the veterinarian at the moment, so I would really appreciate your advice on what I can do at home and whether his condition requires urgent veterinary attention. Could you please let me know: What could potentially be causing these symptoms? Whether metronidazole would be appropriate in his case? What dosage, if any, would be safe for a 2 kg cat? What warning signs should I watch for? Thank you very much for your help.
Why Is My Kitten Still Not Eating After Liver Treatment?
My cat is not eating food Even milk Vet declared,she has liver problem We take 3 dose injection for 4days Tomorrow her last day of dose but she is not well after that We are very apset