My stray cat returned sick, lethargic, sneezing, and has a neck cut. What now?

Yes definitely take Binx into the vet. It sounds like she may have an upper respiratory infection and the eye discharge indicates an eye infection. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take her into the vet first thing in the morning.

Poor Binx! Yes, this is a vet visit when a cat is both vomiting and having diarrhea as well as being very lethargic. I'm concerning he's throwing up water as well, and that can quickly lead to dehydration. Given how suddenly he's become sick and his combination of symptoms, I recommend taking him into a vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

I'm sorry to hear that Chip has not been feeling well. Since new cats have recently been introduced into your home with some sneezing, a contagious respiratory virus (such as herpesvirus or calicivirus) seem most likely. Some upper respiratory viral infections can also lead to the formation of secondary bacterial infections, which require antibiotics. An amino acid supplement, such as lysine, can help decrease viral shedding in any of the cats. Taking Chip into a steamy bathroom can also be helpful with congestion. However, since Chip sounds as though he feels so poorly, these home remedies alone are highly unlikely to be sufficient. Chip should go to the vet for an exam and will likely need antibiotics. I understand your financial concerns, but fortunately there are some resources available to help. Care Credit (carecredit.com) can provide financing options. There are also many non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance for veterinary care (redrover.org, humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962, bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets, lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/, https://getyourpet.com). I hope that Chip is feeling better soon!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Skoshi. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today. He may have acquired a respiratory tract infection causing the sneezing you are reporting. It bothers me that he is limping though as he could have sustained a bite wound or another form of trauma to his leg. He will need a thorough examination to determine the extent of his problems and medications to make him feel better. In the meantime, encourage him to eat and drink normally. I hope this information helps!

Cindy needs to see a vet immediately. She could have been injured while missing, and it sounds like she is in poor health. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Squeak. If he goes outside daily, there is a chance that he has sustained fight wounds from an altercation with another cat. This is a common cause of the symptoms you have described. Search him over carefully for any swelling beneath the skin. A lot of times a bite wound will heal over trapping the infection underneath. This allows an abscess to develop under the skin. It can be painful and cause a fever in a cat. If this does not appear to be the case, he could have a muscular injury causing pain or an infection such as a cold. He will likely need to see his veterinarian to determine the cause of his lethargy. Keep him indoors and encourage him to eat and drink. I hope this information helps!

Sparks could have some sort of head trauma, a significant upper respiratory tract infection, or even an exposure to a toxin . I recommend he be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible so they can figure out exactly what's going on as well as recommend any further test such as blood work or x-rays. Do not give him any human medication as it can be very toxic to cats.