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My Dog Got Diarrhea After Probiotics — Is the Probiotic Bad?
Probiotics relieve diarrhea slowly, so if a dog gets loose stools after them, check the diet first, then rule out an active gut disease like parvovirus. The probiotic itself may be the wrong strain, counterfeit, or clashing with antibiotics taken too close together. Give probiotics with warm water and keep them 1–2 hours from other meds.
Common Illnesses of Red-Eared Sliders
Red-eared sliders face several common illnesses: white-eye disease (a white film from poor water), gastroenteritis (odd red-green stools), pneumonia (wheezing, head held high), skin rot, calcium deficiency (soft shell), shell rot, and colds. Most trace to water quality and temperature swings, and many respond to antibiotic soaks or ointments plus warmth and sunlight.
My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
How Long Do Shih Tzu Bear Hamsters Live? How to Care for Them
The Shih Tzu bear hamster, bred from the golden (Syrian) hamster, lives about 3–4 years, with lifespan tied to care. It has long fur, a small body, black eyes, a broad face, a small appetite, and little waste, and is strongly solitary—house one per cage except when breeding. Feed a simple diet with cooled boiled water and avoid watery produce that upsets its weak gut; groom its long coat, keep the home dry to prevent skin disease, and block its clever escape routes.
Dog has watery diarrhea, vomiting, low spirits, dry nose, dehydration, and refuses food
Based on the symptoms, the preliminary diagnosis is acute gastroenteritis or an infectious disease. If unvaccinated, suspect parvovirus, coronavirus, or distemper, which are life-threatening and need hospitalization.
Kitten suddenly vomiting, low spirits, throws up even after eating cat strips—what to do?
Vomiting may come from hairballs, internal parasites, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or panleukopenia. If otherwise normal with hair in vomit, try hairball paste. If no improvement, withhold food and water half a day, then give pet anti-inflammatory and an anti-vomit drug; after relief feed small frequent bland meals with probiotics. If still poor and unvaccinated, see a vet.
What happens if a dog eats raw vegetables?
Raw veggies are usually fine but note: fiber aids digestion but excess causes diarrhea. They may carry bacteria and parasites like salmonella and toxoplasma, causing gastroenteritis, so wash them first. Some have antinutrients like oxalates affecting absorption, so don't overfeed. Onions, scallions and raw garlic are toxic—see a vet if eaten in quantity.
Cat dry heaving, squatting, head forward twitching, cough-like sound, low spirits—two of three cats affected
Dry heaving has many causes: acute gastroenteritis, bacterial enteritis, gas or indigestion; upper respiratory infection or allergens with throat phlegm; hairballs or foreign bodies blocking gut/esophagus; or contagious diseases like panleukopenia, FIP or rhinotracheitis. Have a vet examine the cats to find the cause before treatment.
What happens if a rabbit eats too many vegetables?
Rabbits are herbivores; watery greens in excess cause indigestion, diarrhea and gastroenteritis, even dehydration or death if not stopped. They need hay for vitamins and minerals, and too many greens causes pickiness and deficiency. Make hay the staple with a little vegetable as a treat; stop greens and see a vet if problems arise.
My cat vomits and has diarrhea about every two weeks; what should I do? (British Shorthair)
Chronic vomiting and diarrhea need a cause found; common causes are internal parasites, irregular diet or indigestion, food poisoning, and gastroenteritis. Get a fecal test, deworm monthly, fast half a day during episodes, and see a vet if no improvement.