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My dog was carbon monoxide poisoned: passed out, vomited everywhere, lost bowel and bladder control; later woke up, walks unsteadily, and still has seizures.
Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning needs immediate removal to fresh air and emergency vet care with 100% oxygen and fluids. Delayed treatment risks death or brain damage; recovery may leave neurological sequelae and needs restricted activity for six weeks.
A cat I’m fostering these few days was fine earlier but, frightened by fireworks, has sat still, not eating or vocalizing; just now I found blood, but it can still walk, eyes open (neutered male, about 3 years, ~14 lbs).
Blood at the urethra suggests bloody urine from stress-induced idiopathic cystitis, common in male cats; increase water and feed wet/prescription food in a calm environment. If unable to urinate, urgent catheterization is needed.
My dog is uncoordinated, drooling, panting heavily, and drinking lots of cold water.
These signs suggest poisoning or heatstroke. Check temperature; over 40 C with hot limbs and rapid breathing indicates heatstroke needing cooling and water, while suspected poisoning needs a vet and vitamin C fluids.
I bathed it the day before yesterday; it started vomiting the next day several times, and now today it has diarrhea.
Vomiting and diarrhea after a bath may be stress or chills causing gastroenteritis, needing fasting, fluids, and symptomatic care, or it may trigger distemper or parvovirus if unvaccinated, needing antiviral treatment.
Cat had reduced appetite for two days, refused food and water on the third, started vomiting the day before yesterday, threw up roundworms yesterday, then yellow fluid at night; gave dewormer today but no improvement.
Vomiting roundworms means heavy parasites have damaged the gut and cause yellow vomiting; after deworming, support the gut. Fast, give fluids if possible, and use anti-emetic and probiotic care.
One of my three cats gulps food and now feels sick, wants to vomit but can’t, belly heaving for two days, no eating, no energy
The cat may have gut discomfort and dry heaves from competition eating; exact cause needs vet imaging. If mild, fast 1 day and add probiotics; if persistent, possible pancreatitis/gastritis, see a vet.
What if a sheepdog with parvovirus is left untreated?
Likely fatal. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, fever. Untreated leads to dehydration, anemia and death. Treat promptly with antivirals, symptom care and fluids.
Can a Rabbit Recover from Heatstroke on Its Own?
Rabbits have some self-recovery ability, so mild heatstroke may pass on its own, but severe cases rarely do and can be fatal, so never rely on it—act fast. Signs include high temperature, rapid breathing, and fast heartbeat; move the rabbit to shade, cool the ears and head with a damp cloth, and replace fluids and electrolytes. Prevention means ventilation, lighter summer feeding, lower density, and electrolytes in the water.
Could constant head shaking in a dog be caused by distemper?
Constant head shaking can be a sign of distemper, which also causes twitching, drooling, unsteady walking. Treat with sedatives, interferon, monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, and fluids to prevent dehydration. Distemper has high mortality; act fast.
How can I help a dog with parvovirus at home?
With parvovirus, withhold food and water and give fluids (glucose, vitamins) to prevent dehydration, plus anti-vomit and anti-diarrhea meds. But true treatment needs immune serum and antibiotics at a vet.