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My cat, Meowsie is very ill. She has cuts all over her body. She is not eating much, and her paw is almost dead. We are not able to take her to the vet because of coronavirus lockdown, and also vetenery hospitals are not open near me. What should I f
1. Get her some antibiotics: https://www.petsworld.in/corise-clivet-suspension-20-ml.html 2. Apply this salve to her wounds. It also has a fly repellent in it. If you don't do this, she will get maggots in the wounds. https://www.petsworld.in/himalaya-scavon-cream-50-gm.html 3. Feed her some high quality, high calorie food like kitten wet food: https://www.petsworld.in/royal-canin-kitten-instinctive-cat-food-1-2-kg.html 4. Keep her inside for at least one week so she can heal.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Food & Nutrition
My cat got into a fight with some other cat and he has small wounds on his legs and around his tail. He is an outdoor cat, there is no way i can get him neutered or make him an indoor cat, but i can't take him to the vet because of the costs. There a
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Cats are miraculous healers. The leg could just be sore. I would worry about an abscess forming from the bite. Abscesses required opening them up and antibiotics. The only thing you can do is clean the wounds twice daily with warm water and a mild soap and warm compress the wounds after each cleaning for the next 3-5 days. I wish you the best!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Preemptively i was looking to get this for herpes flares in my cats. My main worry is the ethanol. Are any of these ingredients harmful? Are any beneficial? Is there another option? •Active Ingredients Aconitum Napellus 3x Apis Mellifica 3x Kali Ioda
I'm so sorry to hear about your kitties! Unfortunately, there is no evidence that homeopathic remedies like these work. My other concern is that this is a pretty high concentration of alcohol. I'm sure the dose is small, but still, I worry that it could be potentially harmful. If you are looking for a natural support for herpes virus, I recommend trying Lysine. This is an amino acid that we think may help interrupt the herpes life cycle. It is very safe for any cat in the household and may be used long term to help prevent flare-ups. A few veterinary approved products I like are Vetoquinol Viralys (L-Lysine) Oral Gel for Cats and Duralactin Feline L-lysine Cat Supplement. Just follow the directions on label. If any cat has squinting eyes, is not eating, or seems very lethargic, it is time to visit your vet as these signs may indicate a secondary eye ulcer or bacterial infection that requires medication. Best of luck to you all!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cats elbow is hurting him. I think he injured it jumping. Its taken about a week to find it due to him hinding his pain. He still gets up, walks, and jumps when needed just a little more hesitant. Eating is fine too. I know if it was broke he woul
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Kitty! Sadly all you can do at home is rest him (not running, jumping, keep indoors). Cats can not tolerate human pain medications (deadly to cats). Sometimes rest alone can really help a strain or sprain. You can start feline Dasuquin or Cosequin which is a joint supplement for arthritis. It is best to have Kitty evaluated by a Vet as soon as you are able. There are approved pain medications for cats but they are prescription only. Possible causes are: infection or abscess (especially if he goes outside), arthritis, strain or sprain, fracture, immune joint disease, cancer. I wish Kitty a speedy recovery!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cat was fighting with another cat yesterday he has a open wound next to his ear there was pus there but Now gone he keeps washing it I have took a photo of it I can't afford to take him to a vet so what can I do
Unfortunately most of the times antibiotics are needed to avoid severe infection. If you cannot afford a veterinarian disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid scratching. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
