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What happens if a dog eats too many treats?
Too many treats make dogs picky, prone to obesity and its health risks, and can cause indigestion. Keep treats secondary to a balanced main diet.
I rescued a stray cat; it has yellow diarrhea with a farting sound, very foul smell, pale lips and paw pads, trembling tail when walking, and eats very little. What’s wrong?
Pale lips and paw pads in a cat can signal anemia or panleukopenia, both more likely in strays with poor nutrition and high infection risk. The diarrhea also suggests a gut problem. Take the cat to a vet for a thorough check, and consider a blood transfusion if severely anemic.
Why do stray cats get a rotten, crusted nose?
A stray cat's damaged nose is often caused by a harsh living environment, malnutrition, or infection. Strays scavenge in dirty places and eat poorly, raising their infection risk. Improve diet and seek veterinary care if needed.
What happens if you don’t deworm a dog?
Skipping deworming invites fleas, ticks, mites, and worms that steal nutrition (anemia, weight loss) and cause itching, hair loss, dermatitis, and gut issues. Deworm monthly (external) and every 2-3 months (internal).
What happens if you don’t feed a dog?
Long starvation causes malnutrition, weight loss, gut inflammation or ulcers from acid, and fatty liver from fat breakdown. It also makes the dog anxious and possibly aggressive.
What causes a swollen chin in cats?
A swollen chin can come from infection, allergy, tumors, malnutrition, or dental problems. Each cause needs different treatment.
Why does my Pudding hamster lose hair?
Shedding may be normal seasonal molting (summer/autumn) with quick regrowth, or mild loss in old age. It can also come from parasites, poor nutrition, or illness.
Is dog food at 8 yuan per jin (about $1.10/lb) any good?
At 8 yuan per jin the food is very cheap with poor ingredients; long-term feeding risks malnutrition. Harmful additives or mold/heavy metals can burden the liver and kidneys; choose reasonably priced, balanced food.
My Bird Keeps Losing Feathers and Had a Slightly Swollen Belly — What’s Wrong?
Frequent feather loss in a bird may come from poor nutrition, skin infection, or parasites. Check for other symptoms to find the cause.
What Happens If You Feed a Teddy Bear Dog Food That’s Too Watery?
Overly watery food digests fast and can cause hunger and poor nutrition. It also sticks to teeth and burdens the gut.