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My two-and-a-half-month-old puppy vomits and has seizures after coming home—what’s wrong?
Vomiting, lethargy and poor condition have many causes. Without vomiting and seizures it might be stress from a new environment or transport, which usually improves in days. But a newly bought pet risks infectious disease and parasites, so with persistent vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and appetite loss, see a vet for parvovirus, distemper, coronavirus and parasite screening. Repeated seizures also warrant checking for epilepsy or distemper nerve involvement.
Why Is My Parrot Having Diarrhea, and What to Do
Parrot diarrhea is usually diet or disease. Mild diet cases self-heal or take probiotics; disease cases - salmonella, E. coli, Newcastle, enteritis, chlamydia - need the right drug and isolation. When unsure, try garlic water and warmth, then oxytetracycline, and ask a vet.
Why is my guppy getting thin?
A guppy losing weight may be caused by diet, disease, or water temperature issues. Guppies are omnivorous fish that need a varied diet to stay healthy; unclean food or a lack of essential nutrients can lead to weight loss from insufficient intake. Also, a sick guppy's appetite drops, which can cause it to thin.
Why does my dog lose weight rapidly?
Rapid weight loss may come from digestive disease, gut infection, internal parasites, or thyroid problems, all lowering appetite. If it keeps losing weight, see a vet to find the cause. Roundworms, hookworms, and other parasites also cause gradual thinning, needing deworming.
I just bought this cat; I didn’t notice the eye, but it has discharge and won’t open fully. What is wrong?
Eye discharge and trouble opening can be bacterial, foreign-body, or viral eye disease; see a vet to confirm before choosing medicine. If no fever or appetite loss, clean with saline and apply antibiotic drops like neomycin sulfate 4-6 times daily, with an Elizabethan collar.
My cat’s belly has been swollen and soft for two days, no poop for two days, no fever, no loafing, but it drank water frequently at noon today
A swollen, soft belly with reduced defecation can be a sign of wet-form FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), caused by a mutated coronavirus that produces fluid buildup. Early FIP signs include stubborn fever, rough coat, loafing, appetite loss, and weight loss. Watch for these and see a vet early if unsure.
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.
Why does a rabbit’s poop grow white fuzz after sitting long?
Two cases: 1) in damp, stuffy conditions the feces mold, growing white/gray mold with odor; mold harms airways and produces toxins damaging immunity/organs. 2) undigested plant seeds in the feces may sprout white roots in suitable conditions. Clean the cage, use dry bedding, keep dry/ventilated, remove feces daily; see a vet if breathing/appetite issues.
What happens if a hamster has diabetes?
Hamster diabetes shows as thirst, increased drinking/urination, stronger urine odor, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, hunger and appetite. Test with urine strips. It is usually from obesity, so control with high-protein, high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar diet and glucose-lowering medication.
How to Treat Arowana Tail Rot Disease
Tail rot is a common arowana disease; without timely treatment it is hard to cure and may threaten life. What causes it and how to treat and prevent? Our veterinarian details the methods.