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My dog had a worm like in the picture before topical deworming; now many dead worms are in its bed and live ones on its tail/hind legs; it eats less and has slight hair loss on head/tail but is still active—what’s wrong?
Per the image, the dog has a tapeworm infection. The worms come from the anus; tapeworms are internal parasites needing oral dewormer. Worms pass the same or next day; re-deworm in 2 weeks to remove eggs. Regular internal and external deworming prevents recurrence.
My cat had a bowel movement on the bed with blood and mucus in it, some formed and some watery, but its energy and appetite are fine — what could be the cause?
A cat passing stool with blood and mucus, with both formed and loose stool, could be due to parasitic infection, intestinal flora imbalance, the cat food itself, proctitis, or acute enteritis. First, do not overlook parasites just because the cat is regularly dewormed — besides common tapeworms, roundworms, or hookworms that cause intestinal ulcers and bloody stool, coccidia and giardia, which routine dewormers may not cover, can also cause diarrhea and bloody stool.
Can You Deworm and Vaccinate a Cat at the Same Time?
Don't deworm and vaccinate a cat together — vaccination already stresses a cat and lowers immunity, and adding deworming can worsen gut upset or even make the vaccine fail. Space them a week apart, deworm first, and watch for allergic reaction after the shot.
Why does my cat keep licking its anus?
Licking the anus is mostly cleaning after defecation—natural and healthy. But frequent licking or discomfort suggests health issues like parasite infection or anal gland inflammation; e.g., roundworms, hookworms or tapeworms cause itch, so deworm promptly.
What does a cat tapeworm look like?
Cat tapeworms are white or milky, opaque, ribbon-like, from millimeters to meters long, with scolex, neck and proglottids. Infected cats may pass gravid segments near the anus, causing irritation. Severe cases show poor digestion, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, anemia, weight loss. Deworm promptly.
From the evening of 8/4 she vomited for the first time—whole kibble came out—then we fasted her; on 8/5 she drank a little water and ate little, I gave her a cat treat strip, then early 8/6 she vomited again and soon had diarrhea. She is in a new environment, unvaccinated and undewormed—what is wrong?
Frequent vomiting and diarrhea are usually gastrointestinal issues. Causes: 1) diet change or unsuitable food plus new-environment stress; 2) infection/parasites since unvaccinated/un-dewormed (roundworms, tapeworms); 3) infectious disease (panleukopenia, coronavirus). If alert, fast 12-24h and give probiotics/anti-diarrhea; if no relief, see a vet urgently given no vaccines/deworming.
My two-month-old dog just arrived home; at night it had diarrhea and passed worms, and vomited thin, still-moving worms.
Passing thin worms indicates internal parasite infection, likely roundworms or tapeworms, and the dog should be dewormed promptly. Tapeworms are white, flat, and strip-like in the digestive tract; roundworms are white, cylindrical, and earthworm-like, living in the small intestine.
What happens if a cat eats raw fish?
Feeding cats raw fish poses several risks: parasites such as hookworms and roundworms can infest the intestines, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and anemia; mishandled fish may carry bacteria and viruses that disrupt gut flora; and eating raw fish often can make cats picky eaters. Cooked fish or formulated cat food is safer.
What Happens If a Dog Has Roundworms?
A dog with roundworms may show weight loss, a swollen belly, abnormal appetite, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, and anemia. The worms absorb nutrients and damage the gut lining, causing discomfort and rough coat.
My Two-Month-Old Cat Was Brought Home the Day Before Yesterday, Fed Cat Food Directly Without Transition, Now Has Yellow Stools and Low Energy. Can I Give It Probiotics, and Should I Withhold Food?
Cat diarrhea is usually caused by parasites, bacterial enteritis, food-change indigestion, or panleukopenia. If the cat's energy and appetite are normal, the cause is likely indigestion from the new environment or food, and short fasting with anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory medication may help.