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What happens if a dog eats pear?
Pears provide vitamins, water, minerals, and sugar and are beneficial in moderation. But the fructose and fiber can cause indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting in sensitive dogs. The core contains trace cyanide, so remove it before feeding.
What happens if a kitten eats too much?
Kittens have small stomachs and weak digestion; overeating causes vomiting, bloating, pain, and diarrhea. Long-term overfeeding causes obesity and raises risks of diabetes, joint, and heart issues. Excess food also speeds growth, stressing bones and joints.
My kitten ate one cold-relief capsule containing acetaminophen (24 mg); it seems fine now; how soon would poisoning appear?
Acetaminophen is highly toxic to cats and damages the liver. If ingested, take the cat to a vet for induced vomiting or gastric lavage. If the liver is already affected, IV fluids and liver support are needed. Even if no signs yet, keep monitoring.
What happens if I switch my cat’s food?
Regularly changing formulas can give cats more complete nutrition and boost immunity. However, cats have sensitive stomachs, and sudden changes can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss. Use a 7-day transition, and watch for allergy signs like itchy skin or asthma.
What happens if a dog eats too much fat or oil?
Too much fat can cause indigestion with poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea, and in severe cases pancreatitis, marked by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Untreated, it can lead to infection, complications, or death. Excess fat also causes obesity and diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
Is it okay for dogs to eat raw broccoli?
Broccoli supplies vitamins, trace minerals, and fiber and aids digestion. But raw broccoli contains thioglucosides that suppress thyroid function, worsening thyroid disease. Too much at once can cause indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. Cook it and feed in moderation.
My old dog vomits everything, is skinny, with bad liver, gastric dilation, and heart effusion
Vomiting comes from liver disease and gastric dilation; X-ray shows no clear object, but endoscopy needs risky anesthesia. Elderly with many complications responds slowly; if no surgery, conservatively use liver-protecting, kidney-supporting, and heart drugs to avoid failure.
My cat vomited a hairball then white foam and yellow fluid
Vomiting after a hairball may mean more fur or objects causing blockage, or parasites/bacteria/virus causing gastritis, ulcer, pancreatitis. Fast, then hairball paste, sucralfate, probiotics, neomycin; see a vet if no relief.
My dog has bloody stool and is lethargic (likely parvo)
Parvo is a highly fatal viral disease; puppy death can reach 90%. Home treatment is not advised; if impossible, use interferon and parvo antibody, hemostatics, gut and anti-vomit meds, and IV fluids if anorexic.
My dog hit its head, was unconscious, and now convulses and circles
Head trauma can cause concussion or brain nerve damage with coma, convulsions, vomiting, seizures. Get a brain CT at a vet; rest quietly during recovery.