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What to do when a dog vomits and has diarrhea?
Vomiting and diarrhea severely irritate the gut and can cause dehydration or death, so treat or give fluids by cause. Causes include bad food, distemper, parvovirus or foreign bodies.
How many hours of fasting before a cat’s neutering?
Fast a cat for 8 hours (water 4 hours) before neutering to avoid vomit aspiration under anesthesia. Food reflux can cause pneumonia or death.
How to tell if a cat has swallowed a foreign object?
Symptoms are unreliable, especially for small objects. Watch for retching, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or drooling, and confirm with X-ray or ultrasound at the vet.
How many days apart should internal and external deworming be?
Internal and external deworming can be done at the same time since most external products are topical and internal ones are oral. If both are oral, space them 5-7 days apart to protect the stomach.
Can dogs eat peas?
Dogs can eat peas in small amounts, but puppies that are too young should avoid them to prevent digestive upset. Peas provide phosphorus, potassium and other trace minerals, but they must be cooked, mashed and fed only sparingly.
Can dogs eat bean sprouts?
Dogs can eat bean sprouts but not much. They offer vitamins and fiber with fat-reducing and antioxidant benefits, yet too many cause malnutrition or indigestion (bloating, constipation, vomiting). Keep kibble as the main diet.
What medicine treats canine parvovirus?
Parvo is treated with supportive care: antiviral injections (parvovirus inhibitory protein, interferon), targeted antibiotics, anti-vomiting/diarrhea medicine, fluids, and pain relief. Vaccinate to prevent it.
Do hamsters eat meat?
Yes, hamsters eat meat. As grain-based omnivores they benefit from mealworms or cooked chicken/beef for protein, but avoid raw meat to prevent infection, and limit portions to avoid obesity.
What if a kitten’s belly is big, hard, and it still wants to eat?
A hard, swollen belly means the kitten is overfull, but kittens lack a satiety cue and keep begging. Owners must control portions: stop feeding bottle babies once full, and feed weaned kittens small frequent meals by label.
What are the symptoms of feline gastroenteritis?
Cat gastroenteritis shows as frequent vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, appetite loss, and bloody stool. Caused by bacteria or viruses, it can dehydrate and even kill; use pet meds or see a vet.