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My puppy vomited twice yesterday and twice today, is lethargic and has no appetite – why?
Vomiting with low energy and poor appetite can signal distemper, parvovirus, acute gastroenteritis or pancreatitis. If unvaccinated, get a virus screen; treat the cause promptly.
My 4-5 month old dog suddenly vomited half-digested food days ago, now eats nothing but drinks and has diarrhea – why?
Vomiting and diarrhea may be gut upset, indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites or a virus. Try probiotics and watch; see a vet if it persists or acts abnormal.
My cat still vomits after recovering from feline panleukopenia (distemper) – why?
Vomiting after panleukopenia is common because the virus damages the gut, sometimes leaving gastritis or pancreatitis. Use probiotics and a prescription diet, and see a vet for severe cases.
My cat suddenly vomited bright red blood – what should I do?
Vomiting blood is serious and needs urgent veterinary care. Causes include gastritis, ulcers, tumors, internal injury or poisoning, often from bones scratching the gut.
My dog is vomiting and has diarrhea, throws up everything within minutes, and has bloody stool; might be coccidia. Given smectite, Yunnan Baiyao, omeprazole, then coccidia meds; now energetic.
These signs suggest acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from digestion, toxins, parasites, or infection. Unvaccinated dogs need a virus screen; vaccinated ones can be observed. With frequent vomiting, withhold food and water six hours before medicating.
Why is my dog having difficulty breathing and frequent vomiting?
Gastritis alone rarely causes breathing difficulty; pneumonia, pleural effusion, or ascites are more likely. Seek veterinary diagnosis and, if needed, drain the fluid. Prompt care prevents the condition from worsening.
Kitten threw up clear fluid, then only drinks water and won’t eat, now trembling, tongue out, weak limbs, can’t stand – what’s wrong?
Weakness and shaking after not eating is usually low blood sugar - try glucose or honey water and keep warm. If vomiting continues after eating, see a vet; vomiting plus no food can be life-threatening.
What happens if you don’t feed a dog?
Long starvation causes malnutrition, weight loss, gut inflammation or ulcers from acid, and fatty liver from fat breakdown. It also makes the dog anxious and possibly aggressive.
Why does my cat frequently vomit yellow bile?
It may be acute gastroenteritis from indigestion or a swallowed object; if unvaccinated, consider virus or parasites. See a vet for DR/ultrasound; try pet GI meds at home if unable to go.
Cat has thrown up yellow bile with foam once daily for 2-3 days, now slight soft stool but energetic – what to do?
Energetic with yellow bile and soft stool suggests acute gastroenteritis from bad diet/indigestion. Use pet GI anti-inflammatories and gut-restoring meds; if unvaccinated consider virus/parasites; see vet if no relief.