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Why is my dog not eating or drinking?
Refusing both food and water may be pickiness — test with favorite food. If it still refuses, suspect disease (digestive, respiratory or urinary), often with vomiting, diarrhea or blood in stool, and see a vet.
What symptoms appear before a cat dies?
Dying cats usually show poor appetite, lethargy and dropping temperature, with added signs depending on the cause. Natural old-age death brings hiding and slow response; GI or panleukopenia causes dehydration.
What is the difference between canine distemper and parvovirus?
Canine distemper and parvovirus are two different viruses. Distemper mainly causes respiratory and neurological signs, while parvo attacks the digestive tract with vomiting and diarrhea. Parvo generally has a higher cure rate and fewer lasting effects.
Will a Ragdoll cat feel lonely staying home alone?
A Ragdoll cat will not feel lonely staying home alone for a day or two, as they have settled into a fixed routine, sleeping most of the day with the rest spent eating, drinking, using the litter box, and occasionally playing. However, if left alone for long periods without company, they will grow bored and gradually feel lonely.
Can feline distemper heal on its own?
Feline distemper generally does not heal on its own; take the cat to the vet promptly, as timely treatment lowers the death rate. Symptoms include persistent high fever, refractory vomiting, severe diarrhea, refusal to eat, and sharply dropped white cells. It is highly contagious, so isolate other cats and monitor them, or test all with distemper antibody strips.
What should I do if my cat has diarrhea, vomiting and seems unwell after moving?
After a long trip to a new home, a cat may suffer stress ('not acclimated'), causing diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Prepare familiar-smelling items, add probiotics to the food, keep the environment calm, and it usually recovers in 1–2 days. If it worsens with low appetite and vomiting/diarrhea, it could be feline panleukopenia (distemper) — a fast, deadly infection — so see a vet at once.
What causes canine encephalitis?
Canine encephalitis is inflammation inside the brain, often from an untreated head injury leading to meningitis, or from ingesting nerve-damaging substances or mycoplasma infection. Symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, fever, unsteady gait, and in severe cases seizures or stiffness.
How long can a cat with FIP survive?
Without timely treatment, a cat with FIP usually survives only 1 to 2 months. The disease causes severe abdominal fluid buildup with lethargy and appetite loss, and later breathing difficulty and death. Dry FIP shows few early signs but progresses fast. With prompt use of drugs like GS-441524, a cat can recover and live normally.
What causes reddish-brown eye discharge in cats?
Reddish-brown eye discharge can come from irritants or bacterial conjunctivitis/keratitis after injury or infection — flush with saline first, then use antibiotic drops and ointment; see a vet if severe to protect vision. It can also mean the cat is 'overheated' from a salty diet and low water intake, needing a diet fix and daily cleaning. Feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) can also cause it, with runny nose, fever and appetite loss — see a vet.
Why is my dog still bleeding after 30 days of her heat cycle?
Bleeding for 30 days into a dog's heat cycle is usually normal, since cycles vary individually and typically last 15-30 days (some only 7-15). If she is energetic with no fever, appetite loss, vomiting or diarrhea, keep observing and keep the vulva clean and dry to prevent bacteria. But if bleeding increases with a foul odor and her mood or appetite changes, a reproductive issue may be the cause — see a vet.