How do you know if your cat has a bacterial infection?
Symptoms typically observed in cat bacterial infections involve: fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion and lack of appetite, skin abscesses, lesions and wounds, coughing, runny nose and eyes and problems with urinary and respiratory tract.
What to do if your elderly cat gets sick?
Of course, if you notice something wrong with your elderly cat — even something subtle such as drinking more water (which turns out to be a symptom of many diseases and should never be ignored) — you should have it investigated immediately.
When to reapply flea treatment on a dog?
It will be safer to wait until 4 weeks after Frontline treatment before you apply Advantix. It is not recommended to use 2 or more flea treatment at the same time. I’ve been bathing my dog every week and I’ve put some flea treatment on her 2 weeks ago and she’s infested with fleas what else can I do? There are probably flea eggs in your home.
Why do seemingly healthy Old Cats suddenly get sick and die?
As I mentioned, the early symptoms of chronic diseases are subtle and can be hard or even impossible to detect.
Is it bad if a cat has no symptoms?
As the disease progresses, the cat’s body continues to adapt, and she continues to show no significant symptoms. This is a bad thing in one sense, since the lack of symptoms makes it impossible for the owner to know something is wrong and to intervene at an early stage. However, it is also a good thing.
How often should I give my Cat cheristin?
Cheristin, like many flea treatments, is applied to the cat’s skin, where it is absorbed into the body. When the flea bites the cat, it dies. The medication is reapplied every 30 days, so there is a chance that by the end of the month, it has lost some of its potency. You should schedule a trip to the veterinarian to check.
Can a kitten still have fleas after treatment?
Many pets have adverse reactions to these medications. Do not use them. IF you are seeing live fleas still on your kitten then the environment needs to be treated as well and quickly. The fleas have to bite to be killed so you may still see some lingering live fleas on your kitten.
How often should I give my cat flea medication?
When the flea bites the cat, it dies. The medication is reapplied every 30 days, so there is a chance that by the end of the month, it has lost some of its potency. You should schedule a trip to the veterinarian to check.
What should I do if my cat has worms?
Always consult with your veterinarian on the right treatment plan for your cat. If you feel uncomfortable with the advice they give you, or you desire a more holistic approach to treatment, get a second opinion from another vet before trying at-home treatments.