Why does my new cat have unexplained red spots on eye and bum?

Those look pretty obvious and are hard to miss. I recommend to get Nimbus into the veterinarian tonight. I am most concerned he is having an allergic reaction or that those are bruises, in which case I am very worried about a bleeding disorder. Bacterial infections or fungal infections can grown quickly but generally not that quickly. He needs a vet to examine his whole body and look for clues as to the cause and then begin recommended treatment. Make sure to check your home (and yard if he goes outside) for any rodent bait as this toxin will cause bleeding abnormalities and needs treatment very quickly. The doctor may need to preform a blood test to look at the platelet numbers. Also check for any other signs of trauma like piles of fur or other indications of a fight. Hopefully its something less severe but it's better to be safe.

Yes, a lot of times an upper respiratory infection in a cat will cause conjunctivitis and other eye issues. So it's definitely possible that Argyle picked up something from your new cat. Things such as feline herpes and chylamydia are some respiratory diseases that can cause eye problems. You are also correct that although a corneal scratch is possible it is less likely because both eyes are affected. Because the eyes are involved I recommend having Argyle seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Eye infections can escalate quickly so it's best to start treating them right away. In the mean time you can start a lysine supplement as this will sometimes help hasten recovery from a viral infection. I hope Argyle recovers quickly! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

This is not likely to be related to the bite and is more likely a couple of different problems that are commonly seen after adoption. Cats often get upper respiratory infections in the shelter and when they get adopted. In most cases this is similar to a cold in people, but they have potential to get more involved. Diarrhea is also quite common when cats shift to another environment and/or food. In both cases, some sort of infection is present, but stress is often the initial cause. Most reputable shelters offer a time period (two weeks or so) where the adopted animal can be brought back for vet care. I recommend calling them at your first opportunity to ask about this and hopefully schedule an appointment with a vet. We can usually get these infections cleared-up with treatment. For more information about these conditions, I recommend you read the articles at the links below. https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-causes-of-diarrhea-in-cats/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-should-know-about-feline-respiratory-infections/ I hope that helps and Est gets better soon.

Hi and thanks for your post! Unfortuneately, there are no pictures attached. It is hard to say exactly what the red spot on Artemis's back may be without examining Artemis first, but I can offer some insights. It could be a fungal infection, a cyst or small tumor, flea allergy, or other environmental allergy, Your veterinarian can diagnose these potential conditions with an exam and a few simple skin tests. I would recommend Artemis visit her vet soon to have the possibilities above ruled out. Best to you and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Billy! I think the eye and the bloody stool are 2 separate things. The most common cause of increased blinking of the eye (from pain) is from herpes viral infections. Almost all cats have been exposed. They can either clear the virus, become chronically infected (chronic nasal discharge and congestion and/or chronic eye issues) or they become carriers and have eye or nasal flare ups with stress. Being a foster and going to a new home is stressful and likely is causing a flare up. We treat the eye with ointment antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. The eye usually improves in a week or so. Possible causes of the bloody diarrhea are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, pancreatitis, new environment (stress) or a food allergy or intolerance. I recommend having Billy evaluated by a Vet to have his eye treated and medications for his bloody stool. Bring a stool sample to have tested for parasites. You can also start a probiotic, I like Purina Fortiflora. I hope this helps and I wish Billy a speedy recovery!

Hi and thanks for posting! Spots could be related to a wide variety of issues- bacterial infection, fungal infection, flea allergy, food allergy, or could be related to a underlying endocrine disorder such as hyperthyroidism or an autoimmune disease. Because there are so many different potential causes here, I would recommend Pixie see his veterinarian very soon to help determine a diagnosis. Your veterinarian may test for a fungal infection, bacterial infection and look for evidence of fleas. In addition, your veterinarian may run blood work to check for any underlying organ issues or endocrine disorders as a potential cause. I hope this helps and thanks again for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello, sorry to hear about Buster. It sounds like he may have a severe case of herpes URI. However, other causes ma include eosinophilic syndrome in cats and an eosinophilic keratitis. The conditions require different medications for them to work and therefore he needs to be assessed by your veterinarian or even an ophthalmologist to ensure you are not dealing with an eosinophilic syndrome which will likely not respond to topical antibiotics. Hope this helps.