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Dog vomits white foam and yellow fluid with undigested kibble, won’t eat or drink, only sleeps
This is usually acute gastroenteritis, possibly from parvovirus, coronavirus, bacteria, or parasites. Unvaccinated dogs should be tested for viral disease. If just digestive upset, give fluids for hydration and electrolytes, then anti-inflammatory, anti-vomiting, and anti-diarrhea meds.
What could be causing stool like this?
Vomiting and diarrhea together may signal hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, gastric ulcer, or parvovirus/coronavirus infection. If unvaccinated, get a blood count, fecal exam, and virus screen at once. Parvo needs antiviral serum and interferon plus supportive meds; severe cases may need hospitalization for fluids.
What if a dog eats salt?
Moderate salt is fine and supplies electrolytes and maintains fluid, pressure, and nerve and muscle function. Too much causes tear stains, especially in Bichon and Teddy, and hair loss and kidney burden. A large one-time amount may cause salt poisoning with thirst, vomiting, and even seizures.
What happens if a dog’s kidneys fail?
Kidney problems cause serious dysfunction because the kidneys filter waste and balance electrolytes, pressure, and fluids. Failure causes urea buildup and uremia. Early signs are increased drinking and urination; later, reduced or no urine with appetite loss, vomiting, and dehydration. Early treatment is key.
My dog has a concussion, will not eat or drink, and has no strength, and there is no vet nearby.
From your description the dog likely has a concussion with refusal to eat and weakness; see a vet if possible. Mild concussions usually recover after two weeks of rest; severe ones may not. With no vet, keep observing and give electrolytes; do not give medicine blindly, which may hasten death.
My cat vomited sausage casing and keeps vomiting; weakened
Vomiting after a casing may mean leftover casing or other object, or gut irritation causing gastritis/pancreatitis. Fast 6-8 hours with glucose/electrolytes; if easing, use pet anti-vomit and probiotics; if persistent, X-ray and bloodwork.
Can a dog with distemper be saved?
Early distemper is fairly treatable; days 1-5 are the golden window with antiviral and supportive care. Cure rate depends on age and timing; early about 60%, but puppies over 90% fatal and often with aftermath.
My puppy suddenly lost use of its limbs but is still alert
Sudden limb weakness may be low blood sugar, potassium, or calcium; give glucose and electrolytes and see a vet. A recent fall could mean brain or spine injury needing imaging.
My 20-day-old puppy is soft, lethargic, and won’t nurse
Soft body and poor skin elasticity mean dehydration from long lack of feeding. If weak, get IV fluids at a vet; otherwise hand-feed puppy formula in small, frequent meals.
My dog suddenly stopped coming home, lay outside, hasn’t eaten for 3 days, now has bloody stool and is weak and cold
Blood in stool and anorexia can be poisoning, parasites, or viral disease, but by day 3 it's past the time for induced vomiting, so don't induce. Best to go to a vet; if not, warm it, give glucose-saline, pet antibiotics (amox-clav, bismuth) and probiotics. Tomato-soup-like stool suggests viral infection needing interferon and parvo monoclonal; puppy viral mortality is high, so hospitalization is better.