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Why has my cat been eating less kibble lately?
Eating less is usually from picky eating, heat, or illness. If the cat is otherwise normal, try mixing in favorite foods. Unneutered cats with night howling or inappropriate urination are likely in heat. If eating very little with lethargy or other signs, see a vet to find the cause.
My Cat’s Belly Is More Than Twice as Big as Before and Seems to Sag; Won’t Let Me Touch It (Never Did); Ultrasound Showed No Pregnancy; Bowel Movements Normal. My Dad Feeds It Cooked Meat—Is That Why? It’s a Mixed-Breed House Cat, Found as a Stray
FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) diagnosis requires blood tests, imaging, PCR, and clinical signs together. A 'reverse diagnosis' using a specific drug can be tried when complex testing isn't available. Prompt veterinary examination is essential.
Cat vomits clear mucus and is listless
Vomiting clear mucus with low energy can stem from diet, poor digestion, or infection leading to gastroenteritis. Try pet broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and anti-vomiting meds at home; see a vet if it persists or worsens.
Why is my Golden Retriever’s nose red, swollen, and scabbed? There’s redness, bleeding, and a bump on the mouth.
The blurry photo shows hair loss, redness, scabs, broken skin near the nose—likely trauma or skin disease. Crate-bound dogs may rub the nose on the cage. With no trauma history, suspect a skin infection; do a skin scrape to check bacteria, fungus, mites, then treat specifically.
My cat lost a lot of fur after using human body wash, worst on the back.
A cat's skin differs from humans, so never use human body wash—even baby wash. Its high alkalinity breaks the skin's pH balance and oil layer, causing dander, hair loss, coarse fur. Don't bathe it for now; give fish oil, lecithin, vitamin B to recover. Later, only pet-specific shampoo.
My One-and-a-Half-Month-Old Puppy Has Diarrhea and Is Now Vomiting Green Stool
Vomiting and diarrhea in a newly arrived puppy may be colitis, parasites, or food allergy. Have it checked by a vet; if not possible, switch food and fast 6-8 hours if vomiting is frequent.
Can I Give My Dog Human Amoxicillin for a Cold?
Human amoxicillin is not recommended for dogs. It contains penicillin, which can cause a fatal allergic reaction, and the dosage differs from pet formulations, risking liver strain or poor efficacy.
My 4-Month-Old Corgi Just Started a Runny Nose – What Should I Do?
A vaccinated Corgi usually has some immunity, so a runny nose may just be a chill or cold. Clear the nose, keep it warm, and avoid baths, air conditioning, and drafts.
Lying still all the time, breathing heavily
A cat that is lethargic and breathing hard may have respiratory disease, infection, hereditary conditions, or parasites; a single symptom can't confirm cause. A weak kitten may have caught a chill. See a vet for diagnosis.
My 3-month-old dog has had two vaccines and now coughs, sneezes, and has clear nasal discharge.
A vaccinated dog with sneezing, runny nose, cough may have a chill/cold. If mild, give pet cold medicine plus amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline for infection; for bad cough, give guigensu or cough syrup. Watch 3–5 days; if no relief or worsening, see a vet for bronchitis or pneumonia.