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My cat had a bit of blood at its rear after a morning poop, but the stool was normal-shaped, dark and green; is that okay?
Blood at the rear with otherwise normal stool may be parasites, gut flora imbalance, diet, or proctitis. Regular deworming misses coccidia and tritrichomonas; they cause bloody mucus at stool end. Try probiotics and a diet change, and get a fecal exam if possible.
My kitten under four months has a hole in its neck that is oozing pus
A breaking hole with pus on the neck can come from a bacterial infection after irritation, a poorly absorbed injection (vaccine or drug) forming an abscess, or insect/parasite bites. Clean and disinfect shallow wounds; deep ones with cavities need vet debridement and stitches.
How to fatten up a dog?
Increase food intake—high-protein, high-fat kibble in small frequent meals, plus chicken, beef, egg, fish. More exercise (walks, jogging, swimming) boosts appetite and muscle/weight. If it won't gain, check for metabolic disease, gut issues or parasites.
My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
My dog is weak in all limbs and listless after diarrhea—what should I do?
Diarrhea followed by limb weakness and low spirits may indicate mild dehydration; give rice porridge or warm sugar-salt water for fluids and electrolytes. Try pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. If no improvement in half a day to a day, or diarrhea returns, see a vet to rule out parasites or distemper/parvo/coronavirus.
How can a Labrador gain weight?
Labradors tend to gain weight easily; a thin body may mean insufficient nutrition or health issues. Choose a higher-protein, higher-fat kibble and add egg yolk, chicken breast, beef, fish and canned treats in small frequent meals. If diet is fine but weight won't increase, check for parasites or gastrointestinal/endocrine disease.
How can I make an American Shorthair cat gain weight?
An American Shorthair that won't gain weight is usually from insufficient nutrition, parasites, or GI disease. Feed nutritious cat food with enough protein, fat, and minerals; feed small, frequent meals; deworm regularly to stop parasites stealing nutrients. If soft stools, diarrhea, or indigestion persist, see a vet.
Why does an Exotic Shorthair have bloody stool?
Bloody stool in an Exotic Shorthair can be digestive problems like infection or ulcer, or parasite infection, abdominal trauma, or tumors. With other signs like vomiting, poor appetite, or weight loss, take it to the vet, who can test the stool and examine to find the cause and treat it.
My cat has watery diarrhea; it did not have it when found. My child was diagnosed with throat pus — is that related to the cat? The cat bit my chin and it itched, and I scratched up small bumps — how should the cat be treated?
Cat diarrhea usually does not directly sicken people, but a low-immunity child's throat pus may relate to cat contact and needs medical diagnosis. The diarrhea may be from gut issues, enteritis, panleukopenia, or parasites, so take the cat to the vet and check for zoonotic disease if it will live with you. The itch and bumps after a cat bite are likely allergy or infection; see a doctor for wound care and keep distance from the cat.
My dog has diarrhea; the first few times were only a little loose, and today was its vaccine day but it has diarrhea — if it improves, how many days until it can be vaccinated?
Diarrhea means gut upset from overeating, irregular diet, bacteria, parasites, or infection, and must not be ignored. Vaccinate only after the diarrhea fully improves for 3 to 7 days and a vet confirms the dog is healthy. Check the kibble is sealed and unspoiled, feed regularly twice a day, reduce food and add probiotics during diarrhea, and if no improvement get a fecal or blood test.