Search Results
772 results for “Parasite check”
Causes and Treatment of Diarrhea in Hamsters
A hamster's gut is sensitive; dirty or watery food and a dirty cage can all cause diarrhea. Left untreated, diarrhea leads to dehydration and death, so don't ignore it. This article covers the causes and how to treat it.
Seasonal Cat Care: Managing Your Cat Through the Year
A cat's care needs change with the seasons. Spring brings heat and shedding, summer risks heatstroke, autumn is breeding and molting season, and winter calls for sunlight and warmth. This guide covers the key management points for each season.
What to Feed a Cat with a Sensitive Stomach
Many cats have delicate digestion, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating if diet is ignored—and chronic trouble can cause dehydration. This guide covers the warning signs, common causes, and the best foods (gentle kibble, prescription diet, probiotics, and plain toppers) to settle a sensitive stomach.
When Is a Border Collie’s Shedding Season, and How Long Does It Last?
Border Collies shed twice a year—spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November)—with timing tied to local climate. This guide covers the growth and seasonal sheds and the care points: nutrition, brushing, hygiene, and diet.
Caring for Your Dog Through the Four Seasons
A dog's body adapts to each season, so owners should adjust care through the year. This guide covers spring shedding and checkups, summer cooling and parasite control, autumn exercise and coat care, and winter warmth and diet.
Since arriving home it has had diarrhea with a bit of blood and won’t eat; with kibble soaked in goat milk it only drinks the milk and leaves the kibble, and ignores canned food too
Bloody diarrhea has many causes: food, gut, parasites, stress, infection. A newly arrived dog may get acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from intolerance or stress, needing IV fluids with anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and anti-diarrhea drugs. Unvaccinated dogs need infection checks.
My ~2-month-old dog was lively at first but for 3 days won’t eat, only drinks, has diarrhea, and now vomits roundworms
Not eating, diarrhea, and vomiting roundworms mainly point to internal parasite infection; vomiting worms means the roundworm load is severe. Since it is newly home, get a full check including contagious diseases. If only parasites, deworm under a vet's guidance.
My Dog Vomited Foamy Mucus
Causes include gastroenteritis, poisoning, indigestion, infection, or parasites. If the dog is bright, fast it and give probiotics; otherwise see a vet.
My dog keeps biting its tail as if in distress
Constant tail biting suggests itch or pain from parasites, skin disease, or anal gland issues. Check the tail and treat by symptoms; if unsure, see a vet to prevent self-injury.
While cleaning its ears the night before last I gave some cat food; next morning it vomited food, so I fed less then withheld food and water. Later it vomited white foam; I gave omeprazole capsules and glucose. Still some vomiting and low energy, but this morning it played and seemed not too bad. It kicks when I pet its belly but just won’t eat, only drinks a little water.
White foam vomiting and poor appetite can come from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. After prolonged vomiting, give amoxicillin-clavulanate and probiotics, then easy liquid food; see a vet if no relief.