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My hamster’s belly stays swollen after eating mealworms
For gas, give simethicone or coconut oil and metoclopramide 0.2 ml every 8 hours, then probiotics; add veggies and grass powder. If it stays swollen, it may be a uterine issue needing X-ray.
Kitten about 1-2 months, arrived yesterday, worms keep coming out of its rear, and this on its ear – is it ringworm? No nearby vet; what self-treatment medicine?
From the photo, the rear shows tapeworm segments (heavy internal infection); the ear issue may be ringworm. Deworm internally (praziquantel) and use antifungal for ringworm.
My cat will not eat, sleeps all day and vomits once or twice each night – what’s wrong?
Lethargy and vomiting can be hairballs, parasites, gut disease or infection. Try hairball paste; see a vet to confirm the cause.
Why are there worms in my puppy’s stool?
Worms in stool mean an internal parasite infection like roundworms or hookworms. Deworm with a weight-based dose; a second round may be needed.
What should I do if my dog has tapeworms?
Finding tapeworms means a heavy intestinal parasite load needing prompt deworming. Use medications with milbemycin, praziquantel, or fenbendazole, then repeat in a week. Disinfect the environment and dispose of feces safely.
Cat has sat hunched for a week, not afraid of people, weak, eyes barely open, not eating, skinny to the bone – what could it be?
Not eating and lethargic can mean gastroenteritis, panleukopenia, parasites, or hairballs. See a vet if possible; worms in stool point to parasites needing deworming.
What happens if a cat eats a mouse?
In moderation, mice offer nutritional benefit, but poisoned rodents cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and blood in stool. Mice also carry bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, and parasites like fleas and ticks, causing gut and skin disease.
Why do kittens get infected with tapeworms?
Kittens usually ingest tapeworm eggs from contaminated feces in the environment, or via mother's milk if the mother is infected. Deworm promptly if infected.
My 40-Day-Old Golden Retriever Had Diarrhea with Roundworms — What Should I Do?
Don't panic; deworm promptly if the puppy is still active and eating. Use fenbendazole or similar, and soft food during treatment.
Cat Sheds Yellow Particles After Deworming: Tapeworm Segments?
Yellow particles from the anus are likely tapeworm segments, white when fresh then yellowing in air. Deworm again in a week to clear parasites and eggs.