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Could my Teddy dog’s seizures and foaming at the mouth be epilepsy?
Seizures with foaming at the mouth in Teddy dogs (Toy Poodles) may signal poisoning, distemper, or epilepsy. Emergency veterinary care is essential; treatment ranges from induced vomiting, gastric lavage, and IV fluids for poisoning to a brain CT for epilepsy and infectious-disease screening for distemper.
My newly bought cat had diarrhea from day 3, then water diarrhea that won’t stop even with anti-diarrheals — what’s wrong?
Persistent water diarrhea can come from food allergy, bacterial enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis, or toxins. Treatment must match the cause — don't medicate blindly. The diarrhea is now severe and unresponsive, so take the cat to a vet for targeted care to avoid dehydration and danger.
My new cat has watery diarrhea and antidiarrheals don’t work
Persistent watery diarrhea in a cat can come from food allergy, bacterial enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis or toxins. Treat by cause and do not medicate blindly. If it is severe and unrelieved by medication, see a vet promptly to avoid dehydration and danger.
What happens if a dog often holds in its stool?
Holding stool causes constipation and toxin re-absorption that can harm the liver and kidneys; ensure regular toilet breaks and fix the cause.
My dog ate chocolate — what should I do?
Chocolate's theobromine and caffeine are toxic to dogs; severity depends on amount. Within two hours, induce vomiting with diluted hydrogen peroxide and give activated charcoal, then see a vet to check for liver or kidney damage.
Why do cats develop uremia?
Feline uremia has several causes, from urinary blockage to kidney damage. Here is how it develops.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Eye Is Swollen
A swollen dog eye can stem from a foreign object, heat, injury, blocked tear ducts, infection, or allergies. Flush out debris, adjust diet, use vet-approved eye drops, and see a veterinarian if it doesn't improve or an allergy is suspected.
How to Treat Scale Loss in Blood Parrot Cichlids
Find the cause before treating scale loss in blood parrot cichlids: fighting from overcrowding, poor water with bacteria (leading to red-skin disease or fungus), or injury. Fix overcrowding with a bigger tank or separation and yellow powder; clean the water and add salt or potassium permanganate; for red-skin or fungal disease, isolate, disinfect the tank, and use salt/permanganate or furacillin baths.
Is It Safe to Use Mosquito Coils Around Cats?
Many owners heard mosquito coils are toxic to cats; others say marketed coils meet standards and are safe in dose. Which is right?
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
Chronic kidney disease is common in cats and a leading cause of death, mainly because cats drink little, staying dehydrated and stressing the kidneys until function is slowly lost.