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What happens if a dog eats only meat
An all-meat diet lacks vitamins and fiber, risks anemia and digestive overload, and the high fat can cause obesity and related diseases. A balanced diet is important.
My cat only drinks water, won’t eat kibble, and vomits undigested kibble
Poor appetite with undigested-food vomiting suggests a stomach problem like blockage, indigestion, or gastroenteritis. Fast it and give probiotics; see a vet if no improvement.
My cat’s belly is very large but appetite and spirits are normal; stools are a bit loose and hind legs feel weak
A large belly may be pregnancy, ascites, or an abdominal tumor. Gradual enlargement in a female cat suggests pregnancy, while rapid swelling suggests ascites such as FIP. An imaging exam at the vet is recommended.
My dog has not eaten or defecated for days since eating a dried cowhide, and its tongue is purplish – why?
Not eating may come from indigestion or constipation. Add water and probiotics and encourage exercise; if no improvement, see a vet to find the exact cause.
What happens if a dog eats bamboo shoots?
A little bamboo shoot is safe, but its high fiber can upset the gut, and raw shoots contain oxalic acid and cyanogenic glycosides that can poison. Safer veggies are cabbage, greens, broccoli or carrot.
What happens if a dog eats black beans?
A few black beans are usually harmless as they are mainly starch and trace elements. But they are hard to digest, especially raw, and too many can cause bloating, diarrhea or vomiting; watch and see a vet if abnormal.
Is ryegrass good for rabbits?
Ryegrass is a grass rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals that rabbits love, but use fresh clean grass, vary the diet, and feed in moderation to avoid digestive upset.
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.
What happens if a Teddy (Poodle) eats seafood?
Teddies can eat seafood in moderation for protein and nutrients, but sudden large amounts cause indigestion, diarrhea or vomiting, and some are allergic; try a little first and watch.
My dog had yellow liquid stool from yesterday to today – what’s wrong?
Loose yellow stool can be indigestion, enteritis, parasites or gut flora upset. Brief cases are often diet; see a vet if it persists to find the cause.