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The cat vomited; what could it be?
Cat vomiting has many causes: indigestion, viral infection, internal parasites, pancreatitis. Red/pink vomit may be blood from gut lining damage (e.g., foreign object). Fast briefly and watch; persistent or other signs need a vet.
What should you watch for when adopting a stray cat?
Stray cats may carry germs or parasites, so take them for a checkup (blood, stool, exam) the day of or after adoption, then deworm. If ill, treat it. A newly adopted stray may not warm up quickly, so give love and supervision to prevent falls.
My cat suddenly got diarrhea without eating anything; I gave it some smectite but it didn’t help. It’s still energetic, but I don’t know why it keeps having diarrhea.
Frequent diarrhea with normal energy is usually from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. Check the food for spoilage, withhold food briefly, and give pet probiotics. If it eases, adjust the diet and feed small, frequent meals; if it persists, see a vet.
My cat suddenly got diarrhea without eating anything; I gave it some smectite but it didn’t help. It’s still energetic, but I don’t know why it keeps having diarrhea.
Frequent diarrhea with normal energy is usually from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. Check the food for spoilage, withhold food briefly, and give pet probiotics. If it eases, adjust the diet and feed small, frequent meals; if it persists, see a vet.
Dog vomits white foam and yellow fluid with undigested kibble, won’t eat or drink, only sleeps
This is usually acute gastroenteritis, possibly from parvovirus, coronavirus, bacteria, or parasites. Unvaccinated dogs should be tested for viral disease. If just digestive upset, give fluids for hydration and electrolytes, then anti-inflammatory, anti-vomiting, and anti-diarrhea meds.
Suddenly noticed my cat has yellow soft stools today; it didn’t eat anything inappropriate, just dry food, but could it have caught a chill from being taken out yesterday?
Soft stools may be a sign of gut flora imbalance caused by a drop in immunity after being chilled or frightened during the outing. In this case, give the cat some pet probiotics to regulate the gut, and keep it warm with a single, consistent diet. If symptoms persist or worsen, give an appropriate amount of amoxicillin clavulanate and bismuth subcarbonate tablets to reduce inflammation and stop diarrhea. If there's no relief after medication, take it to a vet for a fecal and blood test to check for intestinal parasites or other diseases.
A rice-grain-sized flesh mole grew on the head, shaped like a rice grain with a black dot at its base — what is the cause?
Hello, the mole-like growth on your dog's head is a tick. Ticks are common external parasites that feed on animal blood and can transmit diseases such as babesiosis, Lyme disease, and hemorrhagic fever to their host. Therefore, check the rest of the dog's body for more ticks, then apply alcohol to the bite area and surrounding skin; once the tick is paralyzed or suffocates, it will detach on its own. If it does not fall off, use tweezers to pull it straight out and burn it. After removal, disinfect the skin promptly and keep up with regular deworming.
My three-month-old kitten had chicken-breast cat food for the first time today; this afternoon it started twitching its nose, possibly coughing about five or six times, but with no discharge and good spirits.
Nose twitching after eating chicken-breast cat food may just be from eating too fast and choking—keep observing. If it persists, it could signal a respiratory infection, pneumonia, heart disease, or blood parasites, needing a vet check. Also avoid overfeeding favorite foods to prevent rapid eating and choking.
Dog has diarrhea, all day yesterday, still energetic
An energetic dog with diarrhea likely has diet or parasite issues. Short fasting with probiotics helps; deworm if parasites are the cause.
Does my hamster have fleas; it bites its own fur
Fur biting means itching, and fleas are one possible cause, but so are wood-shaving or sand irritation, allergy, or skin disease. Check the body for parasite signs; if fleas are confirmed, use hamster flea powder or spray. If unsure, see a vet.