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Why does my Golden Retriever grow slowly?
Slow growth is mostly poor nutrition from low-quality food or underfeeding; switch to quality kibble and increase the amount. Poor absorption or parasites also cut nutrition; deworm regularly.
My cat has had diarrhea for nine days on urinary-infection medicine; probiotics and smectite did not help
Long diarrhea on urinary medicine may be weaker digestion or flora upset; enrofloxacin is an antibiotic whose long use can cause diarrhea. Parasites or bacteria are also possible. Fast one day, give probiotics and bismuth subcarbonate to stop diarrhea, feed softened kibble, and if no relief in 2-3 days, check for parasites or other gut disease.
What happens if a dog has worms?
Internal worms cause poor appetite, vomiting, soft stool, diarrhea; they steal nutrients, causing poor nutrition, weight loss, anemia, dry coat. Some cling to the anus, causing itch, so the dog licks or drags its bottom. Worms also lower immunity and raise infection risk.
What to Feed a Listless, Diarrhea Parrot
What helps a diarrhea parrot depends on the cause — chill or bad diet, recurring enteritis, or parasites. Mild cases get garlic water and probiotics, enteritis needs scheduled feeding plus glucose and charcoal, and parasitic diarrhea needs a bird dewormer, with a vet if drugs are unavailable.
Will a Depressed Parrot Pluck Out All Its Feathers?
A depressed parrot can indeed pluck itself bare — reports exist worldwide. But plucking also comes from parasites, skin infections, or hormones, so check those first; true depression adds irritability, appetite loss, and louder calling.
What about giving my dog Heartgard (heartworm preventive)?
Heartgard is a broad-spectrum internal dewormer that removes roundworms, hookworms, nematodes, coccidia, and trichomonads, and prevents heartworm. It acts fast but is toxic in overdose, so dose strictly by weight and age.
Dog Anemia: Causes and Treatment
Dogs get anemia just like people, with similar symptoms. Mild anemia may not need medication, but the causes are varied. Here are the causes and ways to treat dog anemia.
What should I feed my dog to help it gain weight?
To help a dog gain weight, feed nutritious dog food and foods like chicken breast, beef, goat milk, and eggs, plus occasional meat broth. Also deworm regularly so parasites don't hinder nutrient absorption.
What Causes Parrot Diarrhea?
Diarrhea can be poor diet, a weak or stressed gut, parasites, or bacterial and viral infection. Most cases are mild, but some signal serious disease - find the cause before treating, and guard against Newcastle, which has no cure.
What to Do About Abnormal Turtle Stool
Abnormal turtle stool often points to gut trouble. Check the vent for stains (parasites or enteritis), white discharge (kidney disease), or water stools in new arrivals (just stress). Feed a balanced diet every 3 days and keep water clean at 20–25°C. This article explains the checks and care.