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My dog has had mushy or muddy diarrhea on and off for a month, sometimes normal; he is 6 years old, energetic with good appetite, and the stool is slightly green
Soft, muddy stools indicate gastrointestinal upset, possibly from overeating, irregular feeding, bacterial infection, or internal parasites. Do not ignore it. Ensure the kibble is well sealed and unspoiled, and feed on a regular schedule.
Kitten suddenly vomiting, low spirits, throws up even after eating cat strips—what to do?
Vomiting may come from hairballs, internal parasites, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or panleukopenia. If otherwise normal with hair in vomit, try hairball paste. If no improvement, withhold food and water half a day, then give pet anti-inflammatory and an anti-vomit drug; after relief feed small frequent bland meals with probiotics. If still poor and unvaccinated, see a vet.
How should a Teddy dog be raised?
Feed by age: under 2 months needs goat milk; 2 months to 1 year needs protein-rich puppy food; over 1 year needs adult food. Deworm regularly and keep the environment clean to avoid fleas, ticks and internal parasites. Spend time playing and walking to build bonds so it fits the new home.
My cat vomits and has diarrhea about every two weeks; what should I do? (British Shorthair)
Chronic vomiting and diarrhea need a cause found; common causes are internal parasites, irregular diet or indigestion, food poisoning, and gastroenteritis. Get a fecal test, deworm monthly, fast half a day during episodes, and see a vet if no improvement.
What Happens If a Husky Is Not Dewormed?
Without deworming, a Husky may get internal parasites--roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, heartworms--that impair nutrition and immunity, causing illness, malnutrition, anemia, weakness, even death. External parasites--fleas, lice, mites, ticks--cause itching, hair loss, bumps, and anemia. Some parasites spread to humans via feces and fur.
How Long After Deworming Can a Puppy Be Vaccinated?
Vaccinate a puppy only a week after deworming. If it passes worms, a second deworming a week later means at least two weeks before vaccine. Internal parasites reduce vaccine efficacy and cause failure, so deworm first, then observe for parasites before vaccinating.
Reduced appetite the last two days, vomited this morning, still energetic
Vomiting yellow fluid but staying active may be: indigestion from overeating or spoiled food (fast a day, give probiotics and cimetidine); internal parasites (deworm after fasting); or hairballs (use hairball paste). If vomiting persists with diarrhea/lethargy/fever, see a vet.
Constant stomach gurgling, diarrhea and vomiting of yellow fluid
Causes include internal parasites, indigestion, food poisoning, and diseases such as panleukopenia, pancreatitis, hepatitis, or nephritis. Treatment depends on the identified cause.
Vomiting and diarrhea for a day, I don’t know what happened.
Cat vomiting and diarrhea have many causes - gastroenteritis, viral infections like panleukopenia, pancreatitis, hepatitis, internal parasites. Get a hospital test; once panleukopenia is ruled out, treat routinely with an anti-emetic, anti-diarrhea medicine, and antibiotics, then probiotics.
Toy poodle, about 4 kg, poor appetite, vomiting white foam.
A dog vomiting white foam, refusing food, and having a poor appetite should be taken to a pet hospital promptly to check for parvovirus, distemper, or coronavirus infection. If the symptoms are not from a viral infection, they may come from gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, indigestion, or internal parasites.