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My kitten vomited after eating adult-cat dewormer – is that normal?
Vomiting after dewormer may be from overdose or gut irritation; the drug is toxic. Severe vomiting needs vet-induced emesis; mild foaming is usually transient.
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.
How is a Teddy (Poodle) dog’s digestive system?
A Teddy's gut is not especially weak, but it depends on feeding, age and health. Feed a balanced, easy-to-digest food on a regular schedule and avoid spicy or greasy items.
How can I fatten up a Teddy dog?
To fatten a Teddy, feed high-quality balanced food on a fixed schedule, exercise daily to aid absorption, and rule out parasites, gut, or endocrine disease at the vet.
My cat has ear discharge and pain, then vomiting and now blood at the mouth and will not eat – what’s wrong?
The ears suggest ear mites or otitis that need vet treatment, and the vomiting and bleeding likely come from a gut problem. A full veterinary exam is advised.
My cat suddenly vomited bright red blood – what should I do?
Vomiting blood is serious and needs urgent veterinary care. Causes include gastritis, ulcers, tumors, internal injury or poisoning, often from bones scratching the gut.
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.
What is normal dog defecation?
Normal stool is dark, long, medium-firm, and lifts cleanly; high-fiber diets may briefly soften it. Frequency is usually 1-2 times daily; sudden changes suggest gut disease or indigestion.
What happens if a dog is infected with coccidia?
Coccidia infect the gut lining, causing vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, weight loss, and anemia; long diarrhea harms growth and dehydrates, and weak puppies can die. See a vet.
What happens if a dog eats hair?
A little hair usually passes with stool, but a lot can form a gut hairball causing pain, constipation, and vomiting; long hair may catch in the throat and choke. Seek urgent care if so.