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My cat vomited its food, then had diarrhea with pink-tinged water
Vomiting with pink-tinged fluid may be a foreign object scratching the gut or parasite/panleukopenia infection. A fecal exam and X-ray are recommended; give glucose water if it hasn't eaten.
My two-month-old puppy trembles in its sleep, breathes rapidly, and eats less
A trembling puppy may have caught a chill; keep it warm with blankets and heating pads. Pet probiotics help the stomach, and cold medicine is needed if sneezing or fever appears.
My two-month-old puppy trembles, breathes rapidly, and eats less; could it be parvo
Trembling, rapid breathing, and poor appetite in a puppy are unlikely to be parvovirus and more likely a respiratory infection or calcium deficiency. Keep it warm, supplement calcium and vitamins, and see a vet if symptoms persist.
My dog barked once, then became listless and walked unsteadily but could still eat
Sudden listlessness and unsteady walking may be from a puncture or injury to the limbs. Check the paws and joints; if not serious, treat at home. Calcium deficiency is another possible cause.
I just sprayed it with iodine
Hair loss and redness on a cat's face may be bacterial, fungal, or parasitic skin inflammation. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the pathogen; at home, clip, rinse, and disinfect, then use antifungal spray and zinc oxide ointment.
My cat’s belly is very large but appetite and spirits are normal; stools are a bit loose and hind legs feel weak
A large belly may be pregnancy, ascites, or an abdominal tumor. Gradual enlargement in a female cat suggests pregnancy, while rapid swelling suggests ascites such as FIP. An imaging exam at the vet is recommended.
My dog keeps vomiting yellow fluid, has blood in dark diarrhea, and lies down all day
Recurrent yellow-fluid vomiting with blood in the stool may be canine parvovirus, especially if unvaccinated. A parvo test, fecal exam, and ultrasound are recommended to confirm the cause.
It has already started discharging pus
A small inflamed hole on a cat's body is likely caused by a fungal infection or a bacterial infection after an injury. Clip the fur, squeeze out the pus, and flush with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect.
Could my cat’s stomatitis be from dust in a new bed or from a chill?
Stomatitis has many causes - mechanical, physical or chemical irritation, or other diseases. Sharp objects, hot food or irritant drugs can burn the mouth; calicivirus or B-vitamin lack can also trigger it.
My dog accidentally ate a strawberry Pocky stick – will it be harmed?
A little strawberry Pocky is usually fine if the ingredients are safe, but avoid much because of additives and sugar; use pet biscuits instead and control the amount.