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My cat still vomits after recovering from feline panleukopenia (distemper) – why?
Vomiting after panleukopenia is common because the virus damages the gut, sometimes leaving gastritis or pancreatitis. Use probiotics and a prescription diet, and see a vet for severe cases.
My 3-month-old kitten just came home; its belly is large and hard, it has not eaten, drunk or used the litter for hours, and it dry-retches with low energy – why?
A hard, swollen belly with dry retching may indicate indigestion or a gastrointestinal blockage from constipation, a foreign object or parasites. Offer warm water with probiotics and a quiet space, and see a vet if it does not improve.
My cat hasn’t pooped for three days, is lethargic, only drinks water, and ignores food and play. What should I do?
A cat that stops defecating, becomes lethargic, and refuses food may have a gastrointestinal problem or a serious illness such as feline panleukopenia. Feed easily digestible food and add pet probiotics while monitoring. If symptoms persist or worsen, take the cat to a vet.
Why does my dog pass black stool?
Black stool may be food, internal parasites (worms visible), or gut bleeding. Food-related resolves by stopping the food; worms need deworming; black tarry stool means GI bleeding needing a vet.
Walked crooked after taking too much cold medicine
A little extra pet cold medicine is usually fine; unsteady walking may be from weakness. Rest and feed energy, but see a vet if it persists or overmedication causes organ issues.
My 3-month-old cat just came home 4 days ago; today it keeps drinking but won’t eat, and tonight had blood in stool and vomited brown fluid.
Blood in stool with brown vomit and no eating may be gastrointestinal bleeding or panleukopenia; an unvaccinated 3-month-old is at high risk. See a vet promptly; this is serious.
She stopped eating kibble a few days ago but ate cat strips; the last two days she won’t even eat strips, chicken breast, or shrimp, and drinks little. She poops and pees normally but a bit large; energy is fine, very active. Yesterday morning she vomited a little white clear fluid, then nothing since. What’s wrong?
Sudden not eating with vomiting suggests gastroenteritis, parasites, or blockage, or hairballs if no hairball paste lately. Try hairball paste; if no improvement, get an X-ray for blockage. If just inflammation, antacids and anti-inflammatories suffice.
What happens if a cat eats a mouse?
In moderation, mice offer nutritional benefit, but poisoned rodents cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and blood in stool. Mice also carry bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, and parasites like fleas and ticks, causing gut and skin disease.
My Dog Is Shaking, Vomiting White Stringy Mucus, and Whimpering — I’m Scared, No Vet Nearby
Based on your description it is hard to pinpoint the cause, but vomiting can stem from bad food, poisoning, parasites, or stomach problems. See a vet if possible.
What Happens If a Dog Eats a Hamster?
Dogs are omnivores descended from wolves and have a strong hunting instinct, so they may treat a small mammal like a hamster as prey. However, pet dogs usually have sensitive stomachs and may suffer digestive upset after eating one.