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Dog Dry Cough With White Foamy Vomit: What It Means
During seasonal changes dogs cough easily, but a dry cough with white foamy vomit deserves attention. The cause may be simple or a viral infection. Learn the likely reasons and when to rush to the vet.
Hairball Paste or Cat Grass: What Is Better for a Cat’s Hairballs?
Hairball paste generally works better than cat grass, because cat grass triggers vomiting while paste gently moves hairballs through the gut with the stool. Feed paste 2-3 times a week for light groomers, or every 1-2 days for heavy groomers, and watch for soft stools from overuse.
Why Does a Kitten Keep Having Diarrhea?
Many causes - usually food or parasites - but constant diarrhea with poor appetite risks dehydration, so treat promptly. Here are the causes and fixes.
Why Does My Cat Vomit After Drinking Water?
Vomiting right after drinking means a very sensitive gut, from spoiled food, parasites, or virus; withhold food and water briefly and use an anti-nausea and probiotic, or see a vet if unvaccinated.
What Causes Watery, Foul-Smelling Dog Stools with Blood?
When a dog has watery stools with a bloody, foul smell, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, many owners first fear infections like parvovirus or coronavirus. But not only infections cause watery stools. This article explains the possible causes of bloody, foul-smelling diarrhea in dogs.
Essential Dog Supplies Checklist
Preparing the right supplies before bringing a dog home prevents a chaotic first day. Essentials include balanced dog food, sturdy bowls, a leash and poop picker for walks, dog-specific shampoo, chew toys, and both internal and external deworming medication given monthly.
My Cat Hasn’t Eaten or Drunk for Two Days, Got Thin, and Vomits Yellow Fluid—What Should I Do?
Two days without food/water plus weight loss and yellow vomit is an emergency that can lead to shock from dehydration. Get fluids and a full check at a vet; causes include gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, or infection.
Vomited kibble at first, reduced; since yesterday no food or water; today only water then vomited white foamy fluid
Vomiting with no eating and lethargy may be bacterial gastroenteritis, parasites, pancreatitis, or panleukopenia. Abdominal imaging and blood tests at a vet are recommended.
Dog fever 3 days, rapid breathing, diarrhea, then vomiting
Three days of fever with diarrhea/vomiting suggests gastroenteritis or distemper. Test if unvaccinated; treat with antibiotics and fever care.
22-day-old puppy has diarrhea
A 22-day puppy's diarrhea is often indigestion; add probiotics. Persistent cases need vet testing for infections.