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5 days no food, little water, no eating/eliminating, belly very bloated; side keeps twitching, always lying down, no energy. What to do?
Bloating and no appetite may be indigestion, constipation, bad diet, gastritis, or other disease. After 5 days it is serious; take to a vet for fluids and diagnosis; continued starvation can be fatal.
My Labrador hasn’t eaten for nearly four days, only drinks water, had a bloated belly, then grayish-white diarrhea, thick eye discharge, and just lies down—what is wrong?
Four days without food plus bloating, grayish-white loose stool, and eye discharge means serious trouble; if unvaccinated it may be distemper, parvo, corona, or worms. Home observation risks dehydration and death—seek emergency vet care with fluids and tests.
My one-month-old puppy has bloating, vomiting and convulsions after human cold medicine
Bloating, vomiting and convulsions are serious; virus, gastroenteritis, poisoning or epilepsy often show these. At one month and unvaccinated, infectious disease risk is high—take to a vet promptly. Distemper and parvovirus are common and can kill fast; diagnose first, then treat specifically to avoid harm from wrong treatment.
Dog Bloated After a Meal? It Could Be Gastric Torsion — Only 4 Hours to Save Them
Acute gastric torsion in dogs, medically called GDV, twists the stomach like a towel so both ends seal shut, causing repeated dry heaves, a swollen belly, and labored breathing. It moves fast — often under 4 hours from onset to life-threatening — so rush to a vet at once. Treatment relieves pressure by tubing the stomach and gives IV fluids to correct shock.
Are Raised Dog Bowls Better?
Raised bowls are not a must-have. They help elderly or arthritic dogs but may increase bloat risk in healthy dogs, so choose based on your dog's needs.
How to Feed a Kitten: Schedule, Diet, and Foods to Avoid
Kittens need frequent small meals of quality kitten food — at least three a day under six months — with fixed times and a clean, quiet spot to eat. Never give cow's milk (most cats are lactose intolerant), cooked bones, chocolate, grapes, onions, or raw meat and eggs; switch to adult food gradually over 5 to 7 days around the first birthday.
Is It Bad for a Dog to Eat Too Fast?
Some dogs eat like a vacuum cleaner, finishing their meal in a blink. Is wolfing down food good or bad? Some owners think it's fine—especially when rushing to work in the morning, a fast eater is convenient.
Foods Dogs Must Never Eat
Most everyday foods are safe for dogs in the right amount, but grapes, onions, avocado, and excess salt or sugar are genuine dangers. Knowing the three major food categories helps you feed wisely.
Why Dogs Can Drink Goat Milk but Not Cow Milk
Today let's learn why dogs shouldn't drink cow milk.
Cat Cystitis Complication: Acute Renal Failure
Cat cystitis has many complications — constipation, diarrhea, bloating, ulcers, pancreatitis, thrombosis, ascites, even bladder paralysis and enlargement. The most common is dehydration leading to renal failure.