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My foundling orange kitten had normal stool first day on kibble, then diarrhea; only fed kibble and lactose-free milk, gave smecta and probiotics, improved, then relapsed after stopping smecta; no fever/vomit, eats/sleeps well but diarrhea; today a bit of blood.
Give pet probiotics for diarrhea; avoid dairy (even lactose-free). If no improvement plus blood, likely parasite-induced enteritis—get a fecal test first to identify the parasite, then choose dewormer (giardia/coccidia need specific drugs, common dewormers don't work; both cause persistent bloody diarrhea; also roundworm/tapeworm). Severe bleeding: oral anti-inflammatory. If blood/diarrhea with low appetite/fever/lethargy, check for panleukopenia.
Today my dog went out to play on its own and came back listless, keeps dry-heaving, and is hiding under the sofa.
A dog that comes home listless, dry-heaving, and hiding under the sofa after going out to play may be extremely uncomfortable - it could have external injuries causing pain, internal injuries from a car accident, or stress and depression from being hit or bullied, all of which are possible. Here are some suggestions: 1. Observe the dog's behavior and symptoms - besides lethargy, dry heaving, and hiding, check whether there is loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc. If these symptoms appear, it has likely picked up a parasite or infectious disease outdoors. 2. Check the dog's body - carefully look for obvious external injuries or other abnormalities such as lumps or pain. 3. That day, provide the dog a quiet and comfortable environment with adequate water and food, and see whether it slowly starts eating and eliminating normally, avoiding excessive activity or over-stimulation. If the dog continues to refuse food and water, keeps dry-heaving, and remains lethargic, it is recommended to contact a veterinarian promptly for further diagnosis and treatment.
My dog is vomiting yellow foam, won’t eat, is weak all over, keeps lying on the floor, and has yellow diarrhea
Vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness usually signal a serious disease; severe vomiting/diarrhea can dehydrate and exhaust the dog, so it lies weakly — get to the vet for fluids and treat the cause. Common causes: acute gastroenteritis from overeating or spoiled food; infectious disease like distemper, parvovirus, or coronavirus; intestinal parasites like roundworm, hookworm, giardia; also chill, stress, organ injury, or poisoning.
Can You Deworm and Vaccinate a Cat at the Same Time?
Don't deworm and vaccinate a cat together — vaccination already stresses a cat and lowers immunity, and adding deworming can worsen gut upset or even make the vaccine fail. Space them a week apart, deworm first, and watch for allergic reaction after the shot.
My kitten has abnormal stool—sticky paste with the rear protruding
The photo shows unformed stool with jelly-like intestinal mucosa, usually diarrhea from diet, indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites or panleukopenia. If infrequent and alert, give probiotics and small frequent bland meals; if persistent, use intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-diarrhea meds (bismuth carbonate, cefadroxil) 3-5 days, then deworm. If frequent with lethargy/vomiting, see a vet.
My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
My pet lost a patch of fur on its tail with white dandruff, and is passing worms
Tail hair loss with dandruff is usually a skin disease, and worms from the anus are usually intestinal parasites. Take the dog to the vet for a skin scraping to identify the skin disease and a fecal test for the parasite, then use the right topical medicine and an internal dewormer, and deworm monthly to avoid reinfection.
Why Does My Dog Have a Bump at the Corner of Its Eye?
A bump at the corner of a dog's eye can come from heat-related eye inflammation, an overgrown third eyelid (nictitating gland), or a bacterial infection. Mild heat-related cases improve with a lighter diet, while gland or infection issues need vet care or medication. This article covers the common causes and how to handle each one.
How to Treat Arowana Enteritis?
There are many causes of arowana enteritis, and treatment differs by cause. To treat well, first determine the cause, then treat accordingly. Our veterinarian details common causes and treatments, hoping to help.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Retching or Vomiting
Dog vomiting can come from swallowing a foreign object, overeating, or bacterial or viral gastroenteritis (parvo, coronavirus). For choking, get an X-ray; for simple regurgitation, fast 6-8 hours then feed probiotics; for lethargy with fever or diarrhea, see a vet at once. Regular deworming helps.