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What happens if a Golden Retriever eats scallions or onions?
Eating onions can cause poisoning symptoms such as drooling, lethargy, loss of appetite and rapid breathing, and in severe cases may be fatal. If only a small amount is eaten, monitor the dog and seek vet care if abnormal.
I just bought a cat yesterday; the seller said she’s healthy, but this one-year-old female is all skin and bones on her back yet has a large belly that bulges to both sides, and she retches occasionally. She drank a lot of water after arriving home last night. What could be the cause?
A swollen belly in a cat can have several causes: ascites - fluid buildup from low protein (liver-related) or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), where the main signs are a thin back, a distended fluid-filled belly, along with lethargy, poor appetite, and breathing difficulty, requiring prompt veterinary examination; or pregnancy - if the unspayed female mated at the seller's, she may well be pregnant.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Hyperthyroidism?
Cat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is an endocrine disease from too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms vary because the hormone affects metabolism, growth, and the nervous system - common signs are increased thirst and urination, bigger appetite, weight loss, fast heartbeat, rapid breathing, and hair loss. If you see these, get blood and thyroid tests; if confirmed, drugs like methimazole or PTU plus lifestyle care can control it.
What Are the Signs of Parasites in Cats?
Common signs of parasites in cats include weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, a rough coat, anal itching, and worms in the stool. These are typical parasite symptoms, but they can also accompany other illnesses, so they do not always mean parasites. If you see worms in the stool, infection is confirmed and prompt deworming is needed.
What Happens If a Cat Has a Miscarriage?
Signs of miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, passing tissue, mood changes, and loss of appetite. It can damage the reproductive tract and lead to infection or even life-threatening sepsis, so a vet visit is urgent. Keep the queen warm, clean, and calm while she recovers.
Why Are Cats Prone to Gastritis?
Gastritis in cats can be triggered by spoiled or hard-to-digest food, overeating, drug errors, bacterial infection, foreign bodies, or stress. Feed high-quality, balanced food in sensible amounts and keep the environment and bowls clean to prevent it.
What Are the Signs a Hamster Is Dying?
As a hamster nears the end of life you may notice weight loss, a dull coat, sluggish movement, rapid or faint breathing, and difficulty urinating or passing stool. It may also withdraw and sleep far more than usual. Keep its cage quiet, warm, and clean, and offer soft, nourishing food.
Common Postpartum Diseases in Mother Cats and Their Prevention
After giving birth, mother cats are prone to several conditions — pyometra, poor milk let-down, mastitis, and postpartum depression. Most stem from infection or hormonal changes in the 2–3 weeks after delivery. Good hygiene, balanced nutrition, and a calm environment are the cornerstones of prevention.
My cat licked fipronil flea medicine and foamed at the mouth, will it die?
Licking fipronil flea medicine can poison a cat and be life-threatening; a small amount may be broken down by immunity, but larger amounts without treatment cause violent vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. Chronic signs are poor appetite, lethargy, weight loss, so see a vet and run liver and kidney tests. Apply topical medicine along a line on the skin; if it lands elsewhere, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking.
How do you keep a Luo Han fish (flowerhorn) well?
Feed live foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and mealworms as supplements, with artificial feed as the staple. Keep water temperature around 28C and maintain pH 6.0-7.8 with regular water changes.