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How can I make sure a cat is healthy when buying one?
Check a cat's health by: no abnormal eye, nose, or ear discharge or ear odor; no hair loss, lumps, red skin, or excess dander, with a glossy coat; formed stool without blood or worms and a clean anus; and a lively, alert temperament.
What should I do if my rabbit has trichomoniasis?
Trichomonas infection is common in rabbits, with main symptoms of diarrhea, weight loss, and reduced appetite. It can be treated with metronidazole, formalin, or thiabendazole, which kill the parasites and are relatively safe and well tolerated. Note that dosages and treatment courses differ between drugs, so they must be used according to a veterinarian's advice.
Cat sometimes twitches when sleeping, with some abdominal breathing, not constant. Belly a bit big; sometimes rapid breathing when asleep.
FIP signs include lethargy, weight loss, fever, big abdomen, breathing difficulty. Your description doesn't rule out FIP; confirm with blood test, RT-PCR, biochemistry, ultrasound/X-ray. FIP needs hospital care: fluids, antibiotics, antivirals, immune support, ascites relief.
Hello doctor, my cat is a household cat eating leftovers; since the Mid-Autumn family dinner it won’t eat, only drinks water, and is very thin. Maybe it ate bones. How to treat? Almost a month now, urgent.
Not eating, only drinking, and severe weight loss suggest gut parasites, gastroenteritis, or diabetes. Parasites need deworming; gastroenteritis hurts appetite. After a month and severe loss, see a vet at once to find the cause.
What happens with a dog’s urethral stones?
Stones block the urethra, causing frequent, reduced, dribbling, painful urination and infection; scraping causes pink/red/brown blood in urine. Long blockage can harm kidneys, even failure, with appetite/weight loss and vomiting.
Why is my dog losing weight?
Weight loss may come from reduced appetite and insufficient nutrition, or diseases (digestive issues, thyroid abnormality, parasites). Stress/anxiety reduces eating; environment changes (moving, new members) and age (seniors eat less, lower metabolism) also contribute.
What are the symptoms of dog uremia?
Uremia has complex symptoms: lethargy, confusion, drowsiness, poor appetite, increased urine, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, heart issues, plus dehydration and weight loss from metabolic failure. It's late kidney failure—needs fluid therapy, electrolyte/acidosis correction, and toxin removal to prevent shock/dehydration.
What happens when a Tibetan Mastiff is in heat?
A female in heat is excited, sensitive, may wander, with swollen genitals, increased discharge, slight bleeding, restlessness, barking, reduced appetite, and weight loss. Males show enlarged testicles, penile congestion, seek females, mark territory by urinating, and fight other males.
What does dog soft stool look like?
Soft stool means more frequent, loose, foul stools possibly with blood, mucus, or parasites, plus lethargy, poor appetite, and weight loss; from diet, infection, parasites, or viruses. Get fecal, blood, and imaging tests and feed bland food.
What happens if a dog eats shrimp heads?
Sharp shrimp heads can cut the mouth or gut causing pain, injury, and infection; large or hard ones can obstruct the throat or gut. Some dogs are seafood-allergic with itch, redness, hair loss, and rapid breathing, even shock. Too many cause indigestion.