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I found my hamster’s tail wet with soft yellowish stool containing white strands — are those worms?
Soft stool with white string-like matter strongly suggests internal parasites. Have a vet do a fecal exam and use the prescribed dewormer. Keep the cage and dishes clean to limit spread.
How can I make sure a cat is healthy when buying one?
Check a cat's health by: no abnormal eye, nose, or ear discharge or ear odor; no hair loss, lumps, red skin, or excess dander, with a glossy coat; formed stool without blood or worms and a clean anus; and a lively, alert temperament.
Started foaming at the mouth, then vomited, and worms came out while vomiting, then diarrhea.
The vomited worm is an ascarid (roundworm); many indicate heavy infection—deworm promptly. It can cause gastritis and diarrhea, so also give easy food and probiotics. Unvaccinated raises parvo risk; see a vet if no relief.
Half-Year Kitten Lost Appetite, Vomited Tapeworm and Yellow Fluid; Mother Cat Too
The kitten has tapeworms and gastroenteritis needing deworming, anti-vomit, and anti-inflammatory care; stop vomiting first, then use praziquantel or fenbendazole.
Why Does Cat Poop Smell So Bad?
Foul-smelling cat stool is usually caused by poor diet, not drinking enough water, parasites, or weak digestion. Switching to a digestible food, encouraging drinking, keeping deworming on schedule, and supporting gut health all help reduce the odor.
Why Is My Cat So Thin, and How to Fatten It Up
A thin cat may be genetically slim, underfed, picky, parasitized, in season, or ill. Match the cause: better food, drop the junk snacks, deworm, or spay - and aim for a healthy standard weight, not fat.
Is a Bloated Cat Always Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?
A swollen abdomen in a cat is not always FIP. Other causes include parasite buildup, pyometra, organ failure, ovarian tumors, malnutrition, and wet FIP. Knowing the difference matters because some are emergencies. This article lists the common reasons behind a bloated cat belly.
What Happens If a Dog Has Worms in Its Eyes?
A dog with eye worms may suffer eye pain, itching, tearing, increased discharge, impaired vision and infection, which can lead to blindness if left untreated. Prompt veterinary examination and deworming are essential.
How Can I Tell If My Dog Has Roundworms?
Signs: bloated abdomen, poor appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, weakness, dry dull coat. Heavy infection - may pass adult worms. Confirm with fecal or X-ray exam. If positive, deworm (levamisole, albendazole). Don't let dog eat dirty things or raw meat.
What should I do if my cat vomits right after eating?
Vomiting has many causes—gut issues, parasites, liver disease, viruses. Withhold food and water briefly; if no improvement, see a vet. Roundworms, tapeworms, gastroenteritis, and distemper also cause vomiting, so find the specific cause.