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What are the symptoms of a dog’s coccidia infection?
Coccidia shows lethargy, jelly-like intestinal mucosa in stool, and blood at the end of defecation; some are asymptomatic but still spread it. Isolate and do a fecal exam; treat found oocysts with sulfadimethoxine.
What are the symptoms when a Teddy has severe vomiting (parvovirus)?
The term for a Teddy's severe vomiting usually refers to parvovirus infection. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, refusal to eat, and later bloody stool. Canine parvovirus is severe; timely treatment is key. Take it to a vet promptly or the cure rate drops.
What happens if a cat has fleas?
Fleas cause health problems: they suck blood and nutrients, causing itch and skin disease. Fleas also spread tapeworms, leading to soft stool, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Deworm promptly and disinfect the environment.
My cat vomited three times including pink and white, now acting normal
Vomiting can be parasites, bacteria, indigestion, blockage, or virus causing gastritis/ulcer/pancreatitis. The shots are appropriate; watch and see a vet with imaging/stool/blood tests if it recurs or worsens.
What happens if a Golden Retriever eats onions?
Onions can poison dogs by breaking red blood cells and causing hemolytic anemia, with vomiting, blood in urine, and even kidney failure. Induce vomiting and rush to a vet if ingested.
What if a dog has worms in its gut?
Gut worms cause soft stool, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, poor appetite, bloody stool; long-term leads to anemia and poor coat. Deworm regularly: monthly for puppies, every 2-3 months for adults, plus monthly external.
How to test for canine parvovirus?
Methods: observe symptoms (fever, vomiting, lethargy, bloody foul stool); use a quick test strip (lower accuracy); or PCR and blood count at a vet (high accuracy, higher cost).
Dog has been listless all day, not eating, barely drinking
Listlessness, not eating, and bloody stool may be foreign body, internal parasites, or parvo/corona. Find the cause first; do not medicate blindly.
What happens if a puppy eats rat poison?
Common rat poisons: anti-coagulant (lowers clotting, later bleeding), and fluoride types cause foaming, seizures, breathing trouble; zinc phosphide causes vomiting with sour smell. All are emergencies.
Gentamicin didn’t work, energy and eating/drinking are normal, also tried probiotics and smectite with no effect
Persistent pasty stool with blood may be intestinal tumor, chronic enteritis, or stubborn parasites. See a vet; note gentamicin has kidney/ear toxicity and should not be used long-term in cats.