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Why is my Chihuahua not eating or drinking and lethargic?
This can be gut issues, poisoning, a chill, virus or parasites; treatments differ. Check the environment and food, and see a vet if unsure.
How can I prevent my dog from getting skin disease?
Prevent skin disease with regular parasite control, a clean dry environment, breed-appropriate bathing with pet shampoo, and routine coat checks for hair loss or itching.
My puppy has poor appetite but eats, uses the litter box, is lethargic, and sleeps a lot.
Low spirits with reduced appetite may mean illness like respiratory infection, indigestion, parasites, or virus. Keep it warm and add probiotics; see a vet if other signs appear.
My kitten keeps crying miserably even after eating and using the litter; it just sits curled up by me. Why?
Constant crying may mean pain or illness such as pancreatitis, brain disease, or a gut foreign body. Check for wounds, then see a vet if none found.
A 5- to 6-month-old kitten ate raw chicken, vomited for half a week, and now will not eat or drink and throws up after eating.
Vomiting and appetite loss after eating raw chicken suggest gastritis from poor digestion or parasites. A vet check is best; at home, broad-spectrum antibiotics and gut-recovery meds may help.
My dog walks okay but sways when standing, drinks water, and has a poor appetite. What could be wrong?
Unsteady standing and poor appetite in a dog can have several causes, including low blood sugar from not eating and mineral deficiencies. If glucose water does not help, a veterinary check is advised.
My kitten has soft black stuff on its body, not scabs, most visible on tail and ears; wiping it off shows red skin. Is it ringworm?
Black debris on ears and tail is usually stud tail or flea dirt, not ringworm. Check for fleas and treat with external deworming; if greasy, it's likely folliculitis treated with chlorhexidine. Ringworm shows itching, hair loss, and fluorescent patches under Wood's light.
How can I make my cat gain weight?
Pick high-quality balanced food, feed by age/weight in small frequent meals, and add fish, chicken, eggs, dairy for protein. If underweight, rule out gut disease, endocrine issues, or parasites at a vet.
Why does my cat keep vomiting its kibble?
It may be the food (spoiled or low-quality), eating too fast or too much, or disease (gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia, parasites). See a vet if other symptoms appear.
She stopped eating kibble a few days ago but ate cat strips; the last two days she won’t even eat strips, chicken breast, or shrimp, and drinks little. She poops and pees normally but a bit large; energy is fine, very active. Yesterday morning she vomited a little white clear fluid, then nothing since. What’s wrong?
Sudden not eating with vomiting suggests gastroenteritis, parasites, or blockage, or hairballs if no hairball paste lately. Try hairball paste; if no improvement, get an X-ray for blockage. If just inflammation, antacids and anti-inflammatories suffice.