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Iron Metabolism Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Iron metabolism disorders in dogs and cats include iron deficiency, microcytic hypochromic anemia with weakness and poor endurance, and iron overload from excess intake or poisoning, causing gut signs and acidosis. Deficiency is corrected with dietary iron and treatment of blood loss or parasites.
Campylobacteriosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Campylobacteriosis is a reproductive and intestinal infectious disease of livestock and pets caused by Campylobacter (formerly Vibrio). In pets it mainly causes diarrhea; Campylobacter fetus (formerly Vibrio fetus) causes abortion and infertility in cattle and sheep.
Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
My cat suddenly vomited — what should I do?
Vomiting has many causes: stress, hunger, hairballs, food issues, indigestion, gastritis, foreign objects, infectious disease. Clear foamy liquid may be empty-stomach or stress — try small frequent meals. Vomit with fur suggests hairballs — use hairball paste or grass. Red or pink vomit may mean stomach injury and needs a vet.
My cat vomited yellow liquid twice, less than a week apart — what’s wrong?
Yellow vomit in cats is commonly caused by indigestion, an empty stomach, gastroenteritis, stress, pancreatitis, or liver and kidney problems. Feed your cat on a regular schedule and seek veterinary care if vomiting persists.
My cat has diarrhea but no vomiting and seems fine — what should I do?
Causes of cat diarrhea include indigestion, gastroenteritis, intestinal parasite infection, and viral infection. If the cat is in good spirits, the owner can first withhold food for a while, give some smectite (diarrhea medication) to stop diarrhea, and some pet probiotics, then observe. If diarrhea persists or other abnormal symptoms appear, take it to a vet promptly.
Why Is My Cat Not Eating or Drinking?
A cat that refuses food and water can have many underlying causes - stress, parasites, oral disease, digestive trouble, or liver problems. The right treatment depends on finding the specific cause.
My cat is alert but hasn’t eaten for 3 days and keeps having diarrhea — what’s wrong?
A cat that's alert but not eating and has ongoing diarrhea may have gastroenteritis, a gut foreign body, parasites, or pancreatitis; if unvaccinated, an infection is possible. Long anorexia plus diarrhea leads to dehydration, so see a vet soon to find the cause.
Why is my cat having diarrhea but still energetic?
Diarrhea with good energy can be mild gut irritation, stress, parasites or gastritis. Here are the common causes.