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Acute Enteritis in Dogs and Cats
Acute enteritis is a sudden inflammation of the intestinal wall that causes digestive upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever in dogs and cats of any age or breed. Young animals tend to be affected more severely; treatment focuses on rehydration, controlling vomiting, and treating the underlying cause.
Peptic Ulcer in Dogs and Cats
Peptic ulcers are chronic sores that form in the stomach or duodenum when digestive acid erodes the protective mucosal lining. Affected dogs and cats show reduced appetite, vomiting (sometimes with blood), abdominal pain after eating, dark tarry stools, and weight loss; perforation can lead to sudden, life-threatening peritonitis.
Can Cats Drink Yogurt?
Cats can have a little plain yogurt in moderation. Fermentation converts most of milk's lactose into lactic acid, so yogurt rarely triggers lactose intolerance, and it adds protein, calcium and vitamins — but a cat's gut is delicate, so keep portions tiny.
My pregnant cat had diarrhea, then a new puppy arrived, and now she won’t eat, is in pain, and can’t sit — what’s wrong?
Your cat's diarrhea and abdominal pain are most likely caused by a gastrointestinal problem rather than the pregnancy itself, possibly from indigestion, improper diet, or stress. Because miscarriage or difficult labor cannot be ruled out, she should be seen by a veterinarian promptly.
What does normal cat stool look like?
Normal stool is brown (yellowish on a raw-meat diet). Black or blood-streaked stool means GI bleeding—see a vet. Ideal stool is medium-firm, smooth, mildly odorous; soft, loose, or very foul stool suggests GI or metabolic disease.
Cat Stress: Signs and What to Do
Basic knowledge about stress reactions in cats.
Why Is My Dog Suddenly Vomiting?
There are many reasons a dog may vomit. The color of the vomit and what it contains each point to a different underlying condition. Below we have organized several vomit colors, ranked from mild to severe, to help you quickly tell what is going on with your dog. But whenever vomiting occurs, the first step is to withhold food and get your dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible during the golden window for treatment.
Is Diarrhea a Common Problem in Dogs?
Although most dog owners think they will not encounter these things, emergencies happen often. Many dog lovers guess the most common emergency is something life-threatening like a car hit, gunshot, bite, drowning, or other urgent problem. But these are not the top reasons dogs go to the ER. This article explains what to do when your dog has diarrhea.
What to Do for Feline Liver Failure
The veterinarian will perform various tests to diagnose liver failure and rule out other diseases that may cause similar symptoms. Obtaining a complete history, describing clinical signs, and a thorough physical examination are all important methods for reaching a diagnosis. In addition, a liver biopsy is necessary in some cases to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Your veterinarian may recommend the following tests to rule out other diseases and confirm the diagnosis of liver failure.
Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite
Bloating refers to the symptom of a dog's stomach and intestines swelling due to excessive gas production. Flatulence generally refers to the process of expelling excess gas from the body. Gas from flatulence is mainly expelled through the anus.