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My cat was run over by a car, is defecating, drooling, and panting heavily, but can walk slowly on its own
A cat whose belly was run over with incontinence, drooling, and heavy panting likely has serious internal injury; this is an emergency needing immediate vet care (X-ray, ultrasound). Keep it calm, do not feed or water (water can hasten death with heavy bleeding), and follow the vet's plan.
My dog has poor appetite, low spirits, constant trembling, and vomiting
These signs may come from digestive issues (gastroenteritis), bad food or poisoning, infections like distemper or dog flu, or intestinal blockage from a foreign object. See a vet for exam, blood, and fecal tests; treatment may include medication, fluids, and diet change.
My cat has had feline distemper for 7 days, hasn’t defecated, vomited white foam once, but is eating on its own
Not defecating for seven days after feline distemper may be constipation from slowed gut motility and weakened digestion, or from eating little. Professional diagnosis and dietary care are needed; the vet may do abdominal palpation, blood and fecal tests, and give laxatives, probiotics, and fluids.
My rabbit has jelly-like stool with poor appetite and lethargy, and I have no rabbit medicine at home—what should I do?
If your rabbit has diarrhea, check its diet first and ensure plenty of hay and fresh water with some vegetables. For mild cases, fast 12–24 hours with warm water or electrolytes, add gut probiotics, and keep it warm and comfortable. If it lasts or is severe, take it to a vet.
Dog hemorrhaged and blood pressure dropped during surgery; French bulldog atlantoaxial surgery, sudden BP drop to none, weak breathing, normal heartbeat; how to handle?
Intraoperative hemorrhage with low BP needs urgent steps: secure airway, CPR if needed, find and stop the bleed, give inotropes, fluids or transfusion, and stop anesthetic agents.
How long does it take a dog to recover from pancreatitis?
With active treatment, a dog's pancreatitis usually recovers in about a week, though severe cases with complications take longer. Hospitalization and fluids are typical.
Dog was kicked in the abdomen, vomited three times, then became listless and fell asleep; is it life-threatening?
Vomiting, lethargy, and sleepiness after a dog is kicked in the abdomen is an emergency that needs immediate veterinary care. Internal injury and bleeding such as torsion or spleen rupture are possible.
Vomited three times since around 9:50 and had one bout of diarrhea
Vomiting with diarrhea in a cat may indicate gastroenteritis or a viral disease such as feline panleukopenia. A veterinary exam for panleukopenia and parasites is recommended.
My 13-year dog vomits after eating and now is incontinent
A 13-year dog with vomiting and incontinence likely has elderly issues: gut problems like gastritis, pancreatitis, or hepatitis, and urinary issues like cystitis, stones, or kidney failure. Get full exams including blood, urine, and imaging; use senior prescription diet.
My cat stopped eating on day 7 after birth, temperature 39.3, no milk letdown, stool normal, what is wrong?
Post-birth not eating with rising temperature may be low immunity or retained afterbirth causing inflammation. Placentas left in the womb cause uterine infection; get blood inflammation and B ultrasounds, and treat with fever control, fluids, and antibiotics.