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My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
Why Is Your Cat Anemic, and What to Do?
Cat anemia has four main causes - blood loss, hemolysis (PK/PFK deficiency, toxins, blood parasites), nutritional deficiency (iron/copper), and disease (FIV, FeLV). Fix the root cause: stop bleeding, treat parasites, supplement iron and B vitamins, or treat the underlying illness.
Signs Your Cat Is Aging
As cats age into their senior years they show many signs of decline, such as weaker vision and hearing and longer sleep. Here are the signs of an aging cat.
What happens if a cat is hit hard?
Being hit hard can harm a cat physically and mentally. Head, body, or limb blows cause bruises, swelling, and pain; bone blows can cause fractures with lameness and swelling.
My cat seems pregnant and looks like she has given birth; doctor, has she delivered?
A single photo cannot confirm impending labor; she may just be pregnant. Labor is judged by pre-delivery signs and the expected due date from pregnancy checks. Typical signs include reduced appetite, nesting behavior, restlessness, and a swollen vulva with discharge.
My cat can’t urinate, only drips a little, and I can’t feel the bladder
Trouble urinating may signal urinary disease; male cats are at high risk. More than 24 hours without urine needs emergency vet care to avoid kidney failure.
What medicine is good for an Achilles tendon injury in a 9-10 month old cat?
Treatment depends on the severity of the Achilles injury. A complete rupture needs surgical repair, and medication alone is usually ineffective. After repair, a hard splint immobilizes the joint for 3-4 weeks with limited activity.
An 8-month-old male British Blue cat has a lump under the skin that hurts when pressed, but no other symptoms; energetic with normal appetite
A subcutaneous lump can have several causes: a vaccine or injection reaction in the neck, a tumor, or skin infection or parasite bites. If it is near the neck after recent shots, warm compresses may help absorption.
How long will a dog’s fracture be painful?
Pain duration varies; with proper treatment it eases in 2 to 3 weeks, but full bone healing takes 1 to 2 months. Limit activity and add bone or joint meds and calcium per vet.
What happens if a dog is given a cat vaccine?
Dog and cat vaccines differ in formula and dose and cannot be swapped. A cat vaccine in a dog may cause muscle pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and poor or excessive immune response, even autoimmune disease. Always vaccinate at a proper clinic.