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How to get fast, efficient answers when you're worried about your cat
The Experts at JustAnswer respond to thousands of cat health questions, such as:
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- I just got a new dog. My cat is so upset and it's been 10 days. She's walking around with her pupils dilated, pacing, panting, and disoriented.
When you reach out to a veterinary Expert, be prepared to answer these questions:
- What's the cat's name and age?
- What's the cat's weight?
- What symptoms is the cat having, and what seems to make them better or worse?
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