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My cat has high inflammation, anemia, low white cells, no eating, and yellow watery diarrhea – what now?
Those signs may mean severe gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia, FIP or blockage. The cat is weak, so get IV fluids to rehydrate and treat the cause promptly.
My 2-month-old kitten has had soft stool with blood, then diarrhea after a food change – how much smectite and should I fast it?
Long diarrhea can warrant a one-day fast with glucose or fluids to avoid dehydration. It may be sudden diet change, parasites, bacterial enteritis, stress or panleukopenia; test first.
I found two pale-pink pools with red specks on the floor, then my cat vomited watery fluid with blood streaks.
Pale-pink vomit with blood streaks usually means esophageal or stomach lining injury from parasites, panleukopenia, blockage, hairballs, or a swallowed hard object. IV fluids and a vet are urgent.
Kitten threw up clear fluid, then only drinks water and won’t eat, now trembling, tongue out, weak limbs, can’t stand – what’s wrong?
Weakness and shaking after not eating is usually low blood sugar - try glucose or honey water and keep warm. If vomiting continues after eating, see a vet; vomiting plus no food can be life-threatening.
Dog Vomited, Now Foams and Has Bloody Diarrhea, Lethargic
This strongly suggests canine parvovirus. Test with a kit or vet, then use parvovirus monoclonal, interferon and symptom meds, plus IV fluids for electrolytes.
Cat Won’t Eat or Drink, Vomits Green Fluid, Watery Diarrhea
This may be acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, infection or parasites. See a vet and use IV fluids; if not, symptomatic meds like amoxicillin-clavulanate, metoclopramide and bismuth.
What Causes a Turtle to Float?
A floating turtle may have pneumonia, gastroenteritis, malnutrition, or simply enjoy floating. Pneumonia and enteritis bring other signs like open-mouth breathing or vent discharge, while malnutrition needs a better diet.
What symptoms does cat kidney failure show?
Cat kidney failure usually brings abnormal urination, thirst, nausea/vomiting, poor appetite, lethargy, and rapid or difficult breathing. It is split into acute and chronic; chronic is irreversible and managed with medication, while acute needs prompt treatment.
What foods easily cause internal heat (heatiness) in hamsters?
Hamsters easily develop internal heat from eating too many nuts or salty foods. Salty foods make them thirsty and can imbalance blood electrolytes, so avoid chips, sausages, and bacon. Nuts like sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, and cashews are high in calories and should also be limited.
Can Antibiotics Cure Turtle Diarrhea?
Antibiotics can help some cases of turtle diarrhea, but diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease, so using them without finding the cause is risky. Causes range from parasites and gastroenteritis to diet changes and stress. This article explains when antibiotics help and when they do not.