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What is normal dog stool like?
Normal stool is a moderately firm long cylinder, yellow-brown, 1 to 3 times daily. Too dry means constipation from low water or slow motility, so add greens and exercise. Soft stool means indigestion, treat with probiotics; watery stool suggests infection needing a vet.
What happens if a Border Collie eats pork?
A little pork is fine, offering protein, vitamins and minerals, but it is fatty and lower in protein than chicken or beef, so avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity. Do not feed pork to under-2-month puppies, whose weak guts may vomit or diarrhea.
How to tell if a puppy is full?
A full puppy goes to play or sleep; if still hungry it begs. Its belly bulges slightly on both sides and feels a bit firm. Puppies need portioned feeding by weight several times a day, increasing amounts and reducing frequency as they grow.
What happens if a Teddy eats a mouse?
A Teddy eating a mouse may get indigestion or poisoning, or no reaction. Its weak gut may cause vomiting if it swallows bones, and poisoned mice can cause lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, even convulsions; see a vet. A healthy mouse may cause nothing, but avoid it.
What happens if a cat eats eggs every day?
Daily eggs can cause obesity and indigestion; young cats with weak guts may vomit. Eggs are high in cholesterol and can cause obesity and heart disease. Feed 1 to 2 times a week, plus boiled chicken, beef or goat milk.
What happens if a cat eats dog food occasionally?
Occasionally eating a little dog food is fine since the nutrition is largely similar, and it can substitute when cat food runs out. But long-term dog food is too low in protein and can cause deficiency; its starch also causes soft stool, diarrhea or vomiting.
What happens if a kitten eats a hamster?
A kitten eating a hamster is usually fine since cats are carnivores, but if it swallows bones without experience it may get indigestion or vomit. Most cats are skilled hunters, so keep hamsters out of reach.
What happens if a Teddy eats too much meat?
Too much meat causes indigestion, vomiting, gas, and constipation; add fruits/vegetables for fiber and probiotics for motility. Excess meat leads to obesity and diabetes, fatty liver, heart and bone disease. Avoid raw meat to prevent bacteria and parasites.
What happens if a Pug overeats?
A Pug that overeats gets vomiting, bloating, pain and soft stool and may lie still; vomiting can inflame the gut. Feed measured meals slowly to aid digestion.
What happens if an American Shorthair eats rice?
A little rice is fine; cats digest some starch, but long-term rice as staple causes malnutrition, thin body, coarse coat, lethargy, and low immunity. Limited starch digestion from excess rice causes indigestion, vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea.