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What happens if a Labrador gets too much calcium?
Excess calcium can cause hypercalciuria, raising urinary stone risk. It may also calcify cartilage too early, close the fontanelle prematurely and affect brain development; early epiphyseal closure limits height. High bone calcium makes bones brittle, raising fracture risk. Excess gut calcium blocks iron/zinc absorption, causing low immunity, anorexia, slow growth, anemia, fatigue.
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.
Suddenly noticed my cat has yellow soft stools today; it didn’t eat anything inappropriate, just dry food, but could it have caught a chill from being taken out yesterday?
Soft stools may be a sign of gut flora imbalance caused by a drop in immunity after being chilled or frightened during the outing. In this case, give the cat some pet probiotics to regulate the gut, and keep it warm with a single, consistent diet. If symptoms persist or worsen, give an appropriate amount of amoxicillin clavulanate and bismuth subcarbonate tablets to reduce inflammation and stop diarrhea. If there's no relief after medication, take it to a vet for a fecal and blood test to check for intestinal parasites or other diseases.
My dog has watery diarrhea and wants to sleep after taking deworming medicine.
Loose stools and drowsiness after deworming are normal, since the medication irritates the gut as it attacks parasites. Give pet probiotics and watch for one to two days, and if diarrhea is severe, seek IV fluids at a vet.
After my cat’s bath I didn’t dry it thoroughly; it had diarrhea for two days and sneezed a few times but has no other symptoms. Is it a cold? What should I do?
Diarrhea and sneezing after a bath are likely due to chilling and stress. If the diarrhea has stopped, give pet probiotics to settle the gut. If it continues, use pet bismuth subcarbonate, smectite, and amoxicillin clavulanate. Keep your cat warm and feed a bland diet; watch for two more days before using cold medicine.
My cat will not eat, barely defecates, and when it does it goes outside the box with a bit of blood – what’s wrong?
Not eating can be gut upset, parasites, pickiness or stress; little stool is from little food. Blood in stray stool suggests parasites or a sharp object; try soft food and probiotics, and see a vet if it persists.
Kitten given lactose-free milk, then vomited clear fluid
Lactose-free milk can still upset a kitten's stomach. Stop it, add probiotics; vet if vomiting continues.
Kitten bought 3 days ago eats only chicken breast, no stool, big belly
A young kitten eating chicken breast may get constipated. Stop, add probiotics and water, massage; offer soaked kibble instead.
What happens if a Golden Retriever eats cake?
Cake upset's a Golden's stomach and teeth. Xylitol, chocolate, or grapes in it can be deadly.
22-day-old puppy has diarrhea
A 22-day puppy's diarrhea is often indigestion; add probiotics. Persistent cases need vet testing for infections.