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My two-month-old kitten threw up gray liquid the size of a fingernail — is it a hairball?
Gray vomit in a kitten can come from digestive upset, hairballs, parasites, or gastritis. At two months a kitten should mainly have milk, not other foods. Withhold food, feed softened kitten kibble in small frequent meals, offer pet probiotics, and see a vet if vomiting continues.
Why is my cat having diarrhea but still energetic?
Diarrhea with good energy can be mild gut irritation, stress, parasites or gastritis. Here are the common causes.
How Dirty Are Your Pet’s Food Bowls?
In pet homes, your pet's food bowl and toys may be dirtier than your toilet. Here is what the bacteria numbers show and how often to clean.
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)
Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?
Why Is My Dog Suddenly Vomiting?
There are many reasons a dog may vomit. The color of the vomit and what it contains each point to a different underlying condition. Below we have organized several vomit colors, ranked from mild to severe, to help you quickly tell what is going on with your dog. But whenever vomiting occurs, the first step is to withhold food and get your dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible during the golden window for treatment.
Common Gastrointestinal Diseases in Cats
Many diseases can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea are common in GI disorders. Regurgitation (the effortless expulsion of stomach fluid, mucus, and undigested food from the esophagus) is frequent in esophageal disease.
What to Do When Your Cat Suddenly Vomits
An isolated vomit after eating is often minor, but repeated vomiting, lethargy, or suspected foreign-object ingestion needs a vet. Hairballs and mild tummy upset are common, while persistent or severe cases warrant examination.
What to Do About Cat Stress (Stress Response)
Stress weakens a cat's immune system and can trigger bladder, gut, and breathing problems along with anxiety. A calm environment, a safe hideaway, and patience help; good early socialization prevents much of it.
Cat Vomiting: Causes and How to Tell What’s Wrong
Cat vomiting has dozens of causes—from eating too fast and hairballs to infections, toxins like lilies, and organ disease. Telling active vomiting from passive regurgitation, then reading the vomit, frequency, and your cat's energy, narrows the cause before a vet visit.
Why Does My Cat Have Soft Stools?
Soft stools in cats point to a digestive problem—most often a sudden food change, intestinal parasites, overeating, or gastritis. A gradual 7-day food transition, regular deworming, and portion control usually fix it; ongoing cases need a vet.