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Is feline parvovirus the same as feline distemper (panleukopenia)?
Feline parvovirus generally refers to feline distemper, also called feline panleukopenia or infectious enteritis. It is highly contagious and fatal, causing vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and lethargy. There is no specific cure, so vaccinate cats over two months old with the FVRCP vaccine.
What should I do if my hamster’s tail is wet?
A wet tail suggests wet tail disease - gray watery, foul stool sometimes with blood and lethargy, potentially fatal within 2 days if untreated. Causes include colds, enteritis, kidney/liver disease, or parasites, needing a vet diagnosis first.
Why is my dog not eating and listless?
A dog not eating and lacking energy usually signals a health problem, often hot weather, stomach discomfort, or other illness. In hot weather, cooling measures help. Stomach discomfort like gastroenteritis calls for probiotics; if no improvement, see a vet for diagnosis and targeted treatment.
What to do about a hamster’s wet tail?
If a hamster has wet tail, find the specific cause first, as it can stem from colds, gastroenteritis, kidney/liver disease, tumors, or parasites, all of which cause secondary wet tail. Symptoms include watery, foul-smelling, grayish-white diarrhea, sometimes with blood. Seek veterinary diagnosis and treatment promptly, using oral medication and anti-diarrhea, flora-regulating drugs per the vet; treat without delay.
What medicine for a dog’s diarrhea?
Common meds are norfloxacin and smectite, plus probiotics. Norfloxacin is for adult bacterial enteritis (not puppies); smectite only treats symptoms. Don't mix probiotics with antibiotics.
Why is my puppy vomiting yellow foam?
Puppies vomit yellow foam mainly from prolonged hunger and excess stomach acid, or from digestive diseases like gastroenteritis and pancreatitis. Unvaccinated puppies may also have parvovirus or coronavirus and need a vet check.
What should I do if my dog’s stool has blood?
Bloody stool has many causes: gut injury, inflammation, circulation disorders, or bad diet. Swallowing a foreign object that scrapes the gut causes bleeding; acute enteritis, distemper, parvovirus, or pancreatitis often include blood. Long-term hard-to-digest food or vitamin lack can cause constipation and bloody stool. Recall the diet; red foods can color stool harmlessly, but otherwise see a vet.
Can rabbits eat lettuce?
Adult rabbits can eat a moderate amount of lettuce, but young rabbits should not, as it can cause enteritis. Always wash lettuce thoroughly and dry it before feeding, and control the portion to avoid diarrhea.
What is feline distemper (panleukopenia)?
Feline distemper is panleukopenia, also called feline infectious enteritis — a highly contagious, highly fatal viral disease. Infected cats show repeated fever, lethargy, severe vomiting, lost appetite, diarrhea, bloody stool; common in unvaccinated kittens. Cats over 2 months with no issues should be vaccinated; isolate suspected cases and test with a strip, treat promptly if positive.
Why Is My Dog’s Stomach Gurgling but No Diarrhea?
A gurgling dog stomach without diarrhea is usually from indigestion or an early sign of gut inflammation. Normal digestion makes soft sounds, but very loud borborygmi can mean eating too fast or gas-producing foods like sweet potato, beans, or meat. Parasites or gut inflammation can also disrupt the flora. If there's no diarrhea or other abnormality, try pet probiotics; if other symptoms appear, see a vet.