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Why is my cat having diarrhea and vomiting white foam?
Diarrhea and white-foam vomit may be from bacterial gastroenteritis, feline panleukopenia (distemper), or poisoning. Since symptoms persist for days, see a vet promptly. If vaccinated, panleukopenia can be ruled out. Pancreatitis or kidney failure may also cause this. Don't self-medicate; get professional diagnosis.
At what stage of distemper does a dog pass blood in its stool?
Blood in the stool is a symptom of distemper in the middle and late stages. At this stage, the dog also develops some neurological signs, usually accompanied by seizures and foaming at the mouth, and the appearance of neurological symptoms generally indicates a poor prognosis. Distemper is a highly contagious and malignant infectious disease caused by the canine distemper virus, with a rather high mortality rate. Therefore, to lower the risk of your dog getting distemper, it is best to take it to a veterinary hospital regularly for vaccination.
It hasn’t eaten for three days and won’t even take force-feeding; I thought it was gastroenteritis and gave medicine but it vomited it up. On the fourth day the hospital confirmed feline panleukopenia (distemper), and it’s had IV fluids for four days. White blood cells went 4.7 to 3.8 to 5.1 to 7.9, FPV-AG now 38.18 ug/ml. It can eat now and energy is better — does it still need treatment, or can we stop and let it recover slowly?
Feline panleukopenia is usually dangerous, with a course of about 7–10 days; active treatment and monitoring are advised, and stopping medication should follow the vet's instructions — never stop on your own. Continue until energy, appetite, and stool are normal, then recheck WBC, SAA, and antigen; after they return to normal ranges, some antivirals and fluids can be tapered, but gut repair needs longer care.
I have a cat and a dog; before I left the dog’s eyes were fine, but when I returned they were tearing and a bit swollen; not sure if the cat scratched it
Tearing and swelling likely mean conjunctivitis or keratitis, with light sensitivity, discharge, and redness; causes include foreign objects, entropion, a cat scratch, or rubbing. If appetite and spirits are normal, distemper is unlikely; use pet eye drops 4-6 times daily and a collar, or see a vet.
What if distemper is treated without monoclonal antibody?
Monoclonal antibody is a virus-specific drug that boosts immunity against distemper; it's commonly used. Without it, infection may worsen with complications. Interferon/serum help but less clearly. Use enough, ideally early; severe cases combine with antivirals, fever reducers, fluids for electrolytes.
Can You Deworm a Dog Infected with Distemper?
No — don't deworm a dog with distemper. The virus already weakens its immunity, and deworming can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, or worse. Wait until it has fully recovered and rested at least two weeks, then deworm; afterward avoid baths and vaccines too.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.
My cat slept, refused food/water, vomited twice (first a roundworm), vet gave half a dewormer pill, but still sleepy, weak, barely eating-is this normal, what should I do?
These signs may be parasite infection, another disease, or dewormer side effects. If no improvement after the vet visit, contact the clinic and describe symptoms; further tests (blood, fecal, distemper) may be needed and the plan adjusted. Keep warm/quiet; try easily digestible warm food carefully.
My cat vomited white mucus this morning, ate a little food and probiotics, and the stool is unclear but was normal before vomiting
White mucus vomiting has many causes: poor digestion, food change, hunger, hairballs, foreign objects, bacterial or viral gastroenteritis. If alert and only vomiting once or twice, fast for a day then feed bland liquid food with probiotics; see a vet if it worsens with lethargy, diarrhea, or fever.
My near 6-month cat in heat is lethargic, eats less, seems feverish, small urine clumps, blood shows dehydration
Sudden not drinking with small urine clumps has many causes; the blood shows dehydration, and fever worsens it. Get biochemistry, full abdominal ultrasound, SAA, and distemper and coronavirus tests; suspect urinary issues or pain. Offer wet food and water meanwhile.