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What happens if you hit a cat out of anger?
Hitting a cat can frighten it (dilated pupils, hiding, trembling) and in severe cases cause stress with vomiting or diarrhea. The cat may fear you and change personality, becoming timid or distant, and may even seek revenge with aggression or bad habits like inappropriate elimination.
My dog keeps sneezing
Sneezing and a runny nose are usually a respiratory infection. If energy and appetite are fine, try pet anti-inflammatory and cold medicine such as amoxicillin/clavulanate or doxycycline. Avoid baths and air conditioning. If fever, appetite loss, or lethargy appear, see a vet to rule out distemper or other viruses.
My cat was missing for half a year and was adopted – will he be upset if I visit him? (He seems stressed and mildly depressed)
Cats are timid but are not usually diagnosed with depression. After half a year with a new owner, he likely trusts them and has forgotten you, so he may just hide. As long as you do not force interaction, a major stress reaction is unlikely. Severe stress, however, can weaken immunity and cause anorexia or illness.
What are the signs of a dog infected with toxoplasmosis?
Signs of canine toxoplasmosis include rapid breathing, fever, diarrhea, pale or yellowed mucous membranes, breathing difficulty, and poor appetite. Dogs usually become infected by eating contaminated meat or prolonged contact with infected cat feces.
What happens if a dog’s respiratory infection becomes severe?
A severe respiratory infection can cause a range of complications: inflammation of the trachea, bronchi, or lungs leading to difficult breathing, constant coughing, rapid breathing, and reduced stamina. It may also cause fever with lethargy, poor appetite, and low energy, and prolonged high fever can damage the nervous system and leave sequelae. Repeated or long-untreated infections may become chronic, such as chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, affecting quality of life and lifespan.
My dog suddenly stopped eating; thought it was enteritis, treatment helped a bit but then it stopped eating and became very weak, couldn’t walk. Blood test showed a sudden drop in red blood cells; it just got a transfusion.
Low red-cell count can come from anemia, poor nutrition, toxins, infection, or disease; causes include internal bleeding or chronic illness. Further tests are needed. Ingested drugs/toxins or distemper can also lower red cells and appetite.
What happens if a dog is beaten and suffers internal injuries?
Internal injury may show painful whining, reluctance to move, tenderness at the spot, and appetite loss. Organ damage can cause bloody stool or urine; nerve damage may bring confusion, incontinence, seizures, paralysis. See a vet for blood tests, imaging, and neuro exams, then treat per results.
Why is my German Shepherd a picky eater?
Common reasons: the owner feeds too many treats or meat so it refuses kibble; the dog is sick with low appetite; or the new food doesn't suit its taste. Judge by the actual situation and respond accordingly; feed a balanced diet to avoid the habit.
What happens if a puppy eats fake or counterfeit deworming medicine?
The reaction depends on the fake medicine's ingredients and dose. If it only contains inert fillers, it simply won't work and parasites keep multiplying — just use a real dewormer. If it contains harmful ingredients in large doses, it can poison the dog (vomiting, diarrhea, organ damage, even death). Buy dewormers from legitimate channels.
Do these symptoms in the picture indicate canine parvovirus?
Parvo progresses through early, middle, and late stages with distinct signs: lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever early; jelly-like bloody, foul stool and constant vomiting mid; dullness, sunken eyes, and dehydration late. A vet test confirms diagnosis.