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Canine Coronavirus in Dogs
Canine coronavirus is a contagious gut infection causing vomiting and diarrhea, especially dangerous to puppies. There is no targeted cure, so treatment stabilizes symptoms while prevention relies on hygiene and avoiding crowded dog areas.
How to Support a Cat with a Sensitive Stomach
Some cats have notoriously delicate digestions—the so-called glass stomach—prone to soft stools, diarrhea, and vomiting. The key to managing it is diet. Choose a limited-ingredient, single-protein hypoallergenic food, feed small meals several times a day, and always transition new food over seven days. Pet-specific probiotics (mixed into water below 40°C so the live cultures survive) help rebalance gut flora, while a calm, low-stress home prevents flare-ups. If symptoms persist or worsen, a vet check and possibly a prescription gastrointestinal diet are the right next steps.
Does My Cat Need Hairball Paste?
Whether a cat needs hairball paste depends on coat type and hairball risk. Long-haired cats and those prone to hairballs usually benefit; in moderation it helps prevent hairballs and aids digestion. But overfeeding can cause diarrhea, and some pastes have many additives that lead to picky eating and metabolic burden. Feed in moderation; also brush often, offer cat grass, and encourage water.
Why Dogs Refuse to Eat
There are many reasons a dog refuses food - improper feeding, a monotonous diet, indigestion, lack of exercise, low mood, being in heat, or illness. Address the specific cause with a targeted solution. To prevent anorexia, feed sensibly, choose high-quality kibble as the staple, and vary the diet so the dog doesn't lose interest in food. Also feed on a fixed schedule and portion to build good eating habits.
What to Feed a Cat with a Sensitive Stomach
Many cats have delicate digestion, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating if diet is ignored—and chronic trouble can cause dehydration. This guide covers the warning signs, common causes, and the best foods (gentle kibble, prescription diet, probiotics, and plain toppers) to settle a sensitive stomach.
Essential Medications to Keep on Hand for Your Dog
Illness or injury can strike at night, so every dog owner should keep a basic pet first-aid supply at home. This guide lists useful external, digestive and special-purpose medications to have ready.
My dog did not eat its kibble this morning and vomited undigested kibble at noon
A dog vomiting undigested kibble may be from overeating, indigestion, or gastrointestinal disease. Overeating easily causes indigestion and vomiting. Fast it half a day to a day and give probiotics; see a vet if vomiting persists or other symptoms appear.
Since arriving home it has had diarrhea with a bit of blood and won’t eat; with kibble soaked in goat milk it only drinks the milk and leaves the kibble, and ignores canned food too
Bloody diarrhea has many causes: food, gut, parasites, stress, infection. A newly arrived dog may get acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from intolerance or stress, needing IV fluids with anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and anti-diarrhea drugs. Unvaccinated dogs need infection checks.
I feel like my cat’s belly is a bit swollen
From the photo, no obvious abnormality was found. If the cat shows no adverse symptoms, a slightly large belly may be normal; kittens may look round from overeating. Control portions with small frequent meals. If symptoms appear, it may be indigestion, parasites, or other disease needing a vet.
Since this afternoon my cat has been listless and barely eating; it drank a fair amount of goat-milk formula just now, its urine is yellow, it keeps doing the ‘hen squat,’ ignores me when called, and its eyes seem unable to open
A cat in hen-squat with lethargy and unable to open its eyes may be having a stress reaction or illness such as gastrointestinal disease. If it persists, see a vet; if unvaccinated, rule out FIP and distemper. Yellow urine may be from low water intake or a urinary issue.