My cat has skin issues, bad breath, vomiting, and diarrhea. What's wrong?

It sounds like Sissy may have two issues going on. It's likely she is drooling and has bad breath related to dental infection and dental disease. She will need to see a veterinarian for a dental cleaning and to have infected teeth removed if dental disease is indeed causing the problem. Her skin issues could be related to flea issues so it's best to be sure she is on a quality flea preventative like Revolution or Advantage. If a flea Issue is not present Sissy will need to see a veterinarian to rule out issues like allergies or mites causing hair loss. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Billie! How old is Billie? I wonder if Billie is young if he has a food allergy. The most common cause of vomiting in cats is a food intolerance. I would avoid a chicken based diet and get him on venison, all fish or beef. Billie could also be pulling his hair out do to skin allergies from food. Other causes of pulling out hair are fleas or stress. If Billie is old and is drinking more then I recommend full blood work. Causes of increased thirst are: kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), liver disease and cancer. Causes of bad breath are dental disease, kidney disease and sometime diabetes. I think the best thing for Billie is to see a Veterinarian. I hope this helps and I wish Billie the best!

Hello, and thank you for your question. It seems like Ivy is dealing with a lot at the moment! I'll try to address one thing at a time: 1) Fleas: they can be difficult to get rid of. Make sure to treat all animals in the household with a vet-approved product. Likely you'll need several months of treatment for all animals in the house. You should also consider an environmental spray to get any carpets, rugs, pet beds etc that could harbour more fleas. Wash any pet bedding in the sterile wash cycle. 2) Her recurrent watery eyes may be a sign of feline herpesvirus or some other type of upper respiratory virus. Antibiotics can be used to treat any secondary bacterial infection, and lysine supplements can help to keep herpesvirus from flaring up. If her eyes look infected, your vet may recommend antibiotic eye drops as well. 3) Bad breath is most commonly a sign of dental disease. Your vet should be able to assess her mouth and determine if she is in need of a full dental cleaning under anesthesia. 4) Her chin spots are suggestive of chin acne, which is common in cats. Try to make sure all her food and water dishes are cleaned with soap and water daily, and avoid any plastic dishes. You can also try to wipe the chin area gently with a bit of hydrogen peroxide for mild cases of chin acne. 5) Her soft stool may be a sign of intestinal parasites, gastroenteritis (bacterial infection), or dietary sensitivity, among other things. I would start by having your vet assess a stool sample for parasites. If no parasites are found, your vet may recommend a probiotic or anti-diarrhea medication, and/or a diet change. 6) Limping may be caused by a soft tissue injury such as a sprain, or it may be arthritis, if she is older. I'd suggest getting it checked out by a vet to narrow down the cause. I can't see all these problems being related to one another. Regardless, she should be evaluated by a vet in the next week to get at least some of these issues addressed. I hope this helps, and I hope Ivy feels better soon!

I would schedule a vet visit for a full exam and bloodwork. Sudden changes to breath and the inclusion of bile in the vomit could indicate an issue such as organ dysfunction which needs to be checked out and treated, especially if this has been ongoing for several days.

Poor kitty. This kitty could have an infection (viral or bacterial) or intestinal parasites. She should be dewormed (i.e. fenbendazole), fecal testing, examined by your vet, and then treated based on what is found. The wheezing indicates that an upper respiratory infections is most likely present as well, in which oral antibiotics are needed to clear. You can give Kiwi Lysine supplements (from your local pet store) to help boost her immune system and fight off viral infections; use a humidifier or place her in a bathroom with the hot water running to help clear up clogged nasal passages; and feed her high quality kitten food (Royal Canin, Wellness, Blue Buffalo, etc) for overall health.

Hi. It sounds like Oliver has some severe dental disease. He most likely has gingivitis and possibly a painful, loose, or resorptive lesions on some teeth. Dental disease in cats can cause pain and discomfort.  This could impact quality of life. In some cases, the dental disease can cause a cat to stop eating. For dental disease, besides brushing teeth with pet toothpaste daily,  your veterinarian will recommend removing plaque and mineral buildup by scaling and polishing the teeth. Teeth will try to be saved wherever possible. In extreme cases, extraction of teeth might be needed.  Unfortunately a veterinarian will need to be involved. Look in to carecredit.com credit at carecredit.com as a possibility for a payment plan.

Poor Jada Leigh! it sounds like she has a few things going on at the moment. The foul smelling saliva, only eating soft food, and acting like it hurts to swallow are indications of a dental problem. She could have a loose or broken tooth, could have severe gingivitis, or could have a tooth root abscess. As for the yellow mucus in her eyes, that can be a sign of an eye infection. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take her into a vet right for both her dental problems and her eye problems. She needs veterinary care now because the dental problems will be very painful to her (and you cannot give her pain meds at home as human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given), and eye problems need to be treated promptly. Please take her into a vet now so that she can have her problems examined, diagnosed, and treated. Good luck, I hope this helps!