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Why does my cat have a poor appetite?
Poor appetite can be indigestion, stress, gut upset, hairballs, or pickiness. Overeating/spoiled food, new-environment insecurity, worms, hair in the gut, gastritis/pancreatitis, or boredom with one food all fit. Try probiotics; with vomiting/diarrhea, see a vet.
What if my cat has yellow watery stools?
Yellow diarrhea may be gut upset from dirty/spoiled food — try probiotics. Frequent diarrhea needs anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. Parasites can also cause it (sometimes with blood/worms) — get a fecal exam first, then treat.
What to do if a Bichon has diarrhea?
Bichon diarrhea can stem from indigestion, parasites, gastroenteritis, or parvovirus/coronavirus. Adjust to a bland diet, add probiotics and pet antidiarrheals, and see a vet if there is no improvement.
How to Treat a Dog Pooping Blood
Blood in stool may come from intestinal parasites, swallowed objects that scrape the gut, or parvovirus, bacterial enteritis, constipation. See a vet for the cause. Parasites—deworm then probiotics. Swallowed object—confirm passage, then antibiotics + probiotics. Parvo—antivirals + symptomatic care. Constipation—honey water, banana, or enema.
What reactions do dogs have after deworming medicine?
Normally a dog has little reaction to dewormer. If heavily parasitized, worms may pass in the stool, which is normal. Overdosing by weight can cause vomiting and diarrhea, so dose by weight. Some dewormers also irritate the stomach and reduce appetite.
Why is my dog vomiting and having diarrhea?
Usually acute gastroenteritis from bad diet, bacteria, virus, toxin or worms. See a vet to avoid dehydration; treat with anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhea and anti-vomit meds plus fluids. Virus needs interferon; parasites need deworming after; toxin needs induced vomiting and lavage.
Do cats get morning sickness (pregnancy vomiting)?
Usually no, but a few cats vomit early in pregnancy (~2 weeks after mating), briefly (under 2 days). Frequent vomiting in a pregnant cat may be hairballs, gastritis, or worms — see a vet to protect the kittens.
What should I do and what medicine helps a cat with diarrhea?
Cat diarrhea usually comes from digestive upset; first try a little pet probiotic to rebalance the gut and watch. If it doesn't improve, give a vet-grade amoxicillin-clavulanate powder and bismuth subcarbonate tablets to reduce inflammation and stop diarrhea. Feed softened kibble in warm water, avoid rich or hard food, and if it hasn't improved in 2-3 days, see a vet to rule out parasites or cat distemper.
Does a dog really need deworming every month?
Under 6 months: monthly. Over 6 months: still monthly is advised, but with good hygiene do internal deworming every 2-3 months and external monthly. Parasites harm skin and gut and steal nutrients, so regular deworming is necessary.
What medicine helps a dog’s diarrhea get better fast?
Dog diarrhea is usually gastroenteritis; you can give a pet anti-inflammatory containing amoxicillin or metronidazole, plus an anti-diarrheal with bismuth subcarbonate and probiotics to settle the gut. Keep the diet light to avoid irritation; symptoms usually ease in 1-2 days. If diarrhea doesn't improve after medication, it may be parasites or a virus — take the dog to a vet to find the cause and adjust treatment.