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A three-day-old kitten has a large mass attached behind its bottom; after the mother cat licked it, the big part came off but a band-like bit remains
What a newborn kitten passes from its bottom is usually feces, milk curds, intestinal lining, or parasites. Kittens usually need the mother to stimulate the anus to defecate, so licking can leave feces on the fur. An immature digestive system may pass undigested milk curds that look like sticky bands; intestinal lining shedding is also possible. If the mother has parasites, the kitten may be infected. With limited info, keep observing.
Why Is My Parrot Fish’s Belly Swollen?
A swollen parrot-fish belly means overfeeding and indigestion, pregnancy, or gut disease. Stop feeding and medicate for indigestion, ease water changes during pregnancy, and use norfloxacin or a stronger mix for enteritis - but find the cause first.
What happens if a kitten eats dog food?
Kitten eating dog food is not a good choice, because cats and dogs have different nutritional needs — different ratios of protein, amino acids, and other nutrients. Long-term dog food can cause health problems such as malnutrition, indigestion, and taurine and lysine deficiency. Choose kitten-formulated cat food instead; consult a vet if unsure.
My cat started foaming at the mouth and won’t eat today; it has vomited several times
A cat vomiting white foam and not eating has many causes — swallowing a foreign object, indigestion, parasites, infectious disease, poisoning, liver or kidney damage — and needs a vet exam to find the cause. If the cat is otherwise alert, use anti-vomiting medication and probiotics, plus a gastric-protectant like cimetidine. If it's doing poorly, seek urgent care.
Why won’t a mother rabbit eat feed after giving birth?
A doe refusing feed after birth can have several causes. First, after delivery she may eat the placenta, causing indigestion and refusal to eat. Also, postpartum uterine inflammation can reduce appetite. The feed's taste, quality, or ingredients may not suit her. If she stops eating long-term, try adjusting her diet.
My cat has soft stools with mucus but normal spirits after vaccines and deworming; should I see a vet?
Soft stool with good spirits usually rules out acute infectious disease; it is likely diet, gut flora imbalance, or internal parasites. Overfeeding, irregular meals, or an intolerant food causes it; fast half a day, give probiotics, then small frequent easily digested meals. If it recurs, get a fecal test, deworming does not cover coccidia or tritrichomonas.
What can a puppy that is not yet a month old eat?
Before one month, a puppy should only have mother's milk or puppy formula (goat milk). Goat milk is nutritious and easy to digest. Its digestion is weak, so other foods easily cause indigestion or harm; keep to easily digested food.
My cat vomited undigested kibble, not right after eating; it seemed fine afterward
Vomiting undigested kibble is often from eating too fast and indigestion; give probiotics to aid digestion. Feed on a fixed schedule and place, or use a slow-feeder bowl to curb speed. Hard-to-digest food can also cause it, so pick a suitable kibble.
My cat has soft stools, meows for no reason, and sleeps all day. Is something wrong?
Soft stools in cats have many causes: poor digestion, parasites, or spoiled food. A recent food change can upset the gut, and probiotics plus a gradual transition help. Internal parasites such as tritrichomonas, coccidia, or giardia also cause soft stools and need deworming.
I bought a cat on the 3rd and brought it home on the 8th; it hasn’t eaten or drunk for two days and is vomiting badly
Not eating or drinking for two days with vomiting may be stress from the move or illness such as infection or digestive issues; newly bought cats have a higher chance of carrying panleukopenia or parasites. Dehydration and gut damage are real risks, so vet care with fluids and anti-vomiting shots is best.