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What does normal Pomeranian stool look like?
Normal Pomeranian stool is a soft yet firm cylinder, yellow-brown or dark, smooth and passed easily. Soft, ground-sticking stool means mild diarrhea from poor digestion; give probiotics. Hard pellet-like stool means constipation; add water, exercise, banana or honey.
What happens if a young kitten eats too much?
Overfeeding a young kitten causes poor digestion, bloating, vomiting and diarrhea, even gastritis. Feed little and often, under 70g per kg of body weight daily. Gently massage the belly or give pet probiotics if overfed.
How long after neutering surgery does a dog wake up?
A dog usually wakes 4-6 hours after neutering, fully once the anesthetic passes; time varies by method. Do not feed right after waking, as gut movement slows and vomiting or gastroenteritis may follow. Keep the wound dry, no baths, and avoid strenuous exercise until healed.
What happens if a dog eats cold food?
Cold food irritates the gut, causing arched-back pain, diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite. Sensitive pups may be strongly stimulated, even gastroenteritis and dehydration. So bring fridge items like yogurt and canned food to room temperature first.
What happens if a Teddy eats too much?
Overeating causes indigestion with bloating, pain, vomiting, low appetite, soft stool, and lethargy; a few vomits usually ease it. But frequent overeating and vomiting can cause gastritis or gastroenteritis. Feed small, frequent meals and avoid rushing; give probiotics if overfed.
What happens if a dog eats spicy food?
Spicy food easily irritates a dog's stomach, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Dogs have sensitive digestive systems and cannot tolerate spicy stimuli, so peppers and mustard can severely irritate digestion and may even cause gastroenteritis. The pungent smell also affects the nose, leading to coughing or a runny nose.
What happens if a dog eats eggshell?
A little eggshell is usually fine and passes with stool, but a lot may scratch the gut, cause bleeding, or gastroenteritis. Watch for bloody stool and low appetite, and see a vet if so.
Why does a cat refuse food and water and just lie still?
Refusing food/water and lying still usually means illness; it may be indigestion, so try probiotics. Or long-term nutrient deficiency—switch to complete kibble. If it persists and ignores favorite treats, see a vet; causes include gastroenteritis, panleukopenia, liver, kidney, pancreatitis.
What causes a puppy to vomit and have diarrhea?
Causes include hard-to-digest or toxic food, or serious gut disease like gastroenteritis or pancreatitis; also parvovirus, coronavirus, or parasites, with parvovirus usually showing blood in stool. Try probiotics; if no improvement, see a vet.
Why is the dog vomiting and having diarrhea?
It may be from bad food or a gastrointestinal bacterial or viral infection. Stop feeding temporarily, then give probiotics after vomiting eases and resume a bland diet. For acute gastroenteritis, get a virus test and use anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic drugs.