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My three-month-old cat vomits after eating kibble and leaves crumbs – is this food bad for it?
Vomiting after eating may be the gut adjusting to the kibble. Switch to better kitten food, add probiotics, and see a vet if vomiting returns.
My dog suddenly stopped eating; thought it was enteritis, treatment helped a bit but then it stopped eating and became very weak, couldn’t walk. Blood test showed a sudden drop in red blood cells; it just got a transfusion.
Low red-cell count can come from anemia, poor nutrition, toxins, infection, or disease; causes include internal bleeding or chronic illness. Further tests are needed. Ingested drugs/toxins or distemper can also lower red cells and appetite.
Weak newborn kitten survived on goat milk but has thin hairless limbs, big belly, sparse head/tail fur – is this a problem?
The photo shows no clear abnormality; a big belly is normal for kittens and may be from constipation or fluid, but if no discomfort and normal stool it is just fullness. Feed small frequent meals; if it cannot defecate, stimulate the anus with a cotton swab.
Why doesn’t a dog like having its fur clipped?
Dogs may fear the clipper's noise and feel, or have had bad experiences, creating fear. Being restrained feels uncomfortable or anxious, and their self-protection instinct makes them wary of scissors and clippers.
Turtle not eating but active, eyes won’t open, for half a year
Chronic turtle white-eye disease needs medicated baths and dry-docking with erythromycin. Severe cases need antibiotics and drainage.
My hamster’s rear fur is matted yellow in strands.
Matted yellow fur is not always wet-tail; if the hamster is active and eating, it is likely simple diarrhea, so give small-pet anti-diarrhea and probiotics and keep it warm and clean. If lethargic and refusing food, it is likely wet-tail; take it for IV fluids.
My dog vomited a lot of yellow watery fluid without warning after eating sausage at noon — what’s wrong?
Vomiting yellow fluid can have many causes, such as gastroenteritis, parasites, poisoning, or viral disease. Given the dog's preexisting poor appetite, an underlying gut problem is likely, so take it to a vet for fecal, abdominal ultrasound, and virus screening. If a visit is inconvenient, withhold food, and after vomiting eases give pet anti-emetic and anti-inflammatory medication; if no further vomiting, feed small frequent portions of mild foods like millet or minced-meat congee, and consult a vet if vomiting continues.
My Cat Suddenly Stopped Eating, Then Started Foaming at the Mouth After an Injection—Could It Be Rabies?
The symptoms resemble rabies, but a definitive diagnosis needs a CSF antibody test; positive IgG confirms it. Rabies is fatal and untreatable, so report suspected cases to authorities immediately.
Why does a guinea pig eat its own fur?
Guinea pigs eat fur for reasons like unbalanced diet or anxiety; too much or too little nutrition can trigger it. Balance the diet and provide a good environment to reduce stress.
Cat has breathed poorly and coughed with runny nose since coming home; improved shortly after. A few days ago weather changed severely, then it ran a fever (39.8 C rectally). Four days ago it stopped eating and drinking, hid, no stool or urine, and at night vomited pale-yellow watery fluid with a faint fishy smell. Cephalosporin prescribed.
The report alone can't confirm a diagnosis; further PCR for respiratory/coronavirus, ultrasound, X-ray, and bloodwork are advised. With yellow vomit, fever, and breathing trouble, rule out FIP first; coughing suggests upper-respiratory infection.