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What happens if a dog eats toothpaste?
Pet-specific toothpaste is usually harmless because it is edible. A small amount of human toothpaste is also fine; just give the dog some probiotics and water and observe.
What happens if a cat drinks human infant formula?
A cat may vomit or have diarrhea and other digestive discomfort after drinking human formula, because most infant formulas use cow's milk, which is high in lactose. A cat's digestion is special and drinking cow's milk easily causes lactose intolerance.
How long does it take a puppy’s anemia to heal?
Mild puppy anemia improves with pet iron syrup in 1 to 3 courses of about a week each; severe cases need a blood transfusion. Puppies easily become anemic from fast growth outpacing nutrition; they have little iron storage and need more, so low-iron food causes iron-deficiency anemia.
My dog was fine yesterday; I suspect a large dog bit its head, and today it vomited, cannot stand, rolls its eyes. It is dying.
Unsteady standing and confusion may come from: head trauma causing encephalitis (needs CT/MRI), distemper infection (common in puppies), or poisoning damaging nerves. Get to a vet if possible; otherwise give glucose or goat milk for strength.
What should normal chinchilla teeth look like?
Normal chinchilla teeth are orange, not off-white or pale yellow. White teeth usually mean calcium or trace-element deficiency from bad staple food; switch to qualified pellets and feed more alfalfa. Also provide apple branches and hay to wear teeth down.
What is the red swordtail fish like?
The red swordtail is a small artificially bred freshwater ornamental fish, 7 to 10 cm long, with a pointed head, long tail, and bright red color of high ornamental value. Gentle and mixable with similar tropical fish, it likes slightly acid or alkaline water at 20 to 26 degrees C, best at 24 degrees C, eats worms and flakes, and lives about 5 years.
My cat has not eaten or drunk for two days, won’t get up, seems weak in the legs, and looks near death.
Two days without food or water with weakness is dehydration from disease; long starvation causes electrolyte loss and can be fatal. Causes include distemper, gastroenteritis, nutritional deficiency, parasites, or poisoning. Give glucose water and see a vet at once.
What is it like to raise a Dogo Argentino?
The Dogo Argentino is very large and fierce, unsuited to city homes, best kept in suburbs as guard or hunting dog. It eats a lot and costs much, with a bad temper and modest intelligence that make training hard, so not for beginners. Always leash and muzzle it outdoors.
What happens if a dog eats shrimp?
Dogs can eat shrimp; it provides protein and minerals that improve health, but some are allergic and need a vet if itching or breathing trouble appears. Shells and sharp parts may cause blockage or mouth/throat injury, so watch for symptoms.
What happens if a dog uses human shampoo?
Human shampoo harms a dog's skin and coat because dog skin is less alkaline and human products are too strong, causing dry rough fur, itching, and dandruff with long use. Use pet shampoo and do not bathe too often.