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Why does my cat frequently vomit its kibble?
It may be spoiled or intolerant food, fast eating, or a gut blockage like hairballs. If lethargy or diarrhea appears, see a vet for treatment.
What does the golden thread turtle eat?
The golden thread turtle is omnivorous, eating small aquatic animals like shrimp and fish plus plants like water hyacinth. In captivity, combine these foods appropriately.
What happens when a dog is sick?
Signs vary by disease but often include lethargy, poor appetite, and inactivity. Respiratory disease adds sneezing, cough, breathing trouble; gut issues bring arched back, pain, diarrhea, vomiting; neurological disease brings seizures, tremors, foam.
What happens if a dog licks athlete’s foot?
Athlete's foot is fungal; licking brings bacteria/fungi into the mouth causing oral inflammation, and fungi can enter the gut causing vomiting/diarrhea, and spread to skin via grooming causing itch, hair loss, and rash.
My cat’s energy is good but it eats very little; it eats cat strips but barely touches kibble or freeze-dried.
Reduced intake may be from food change, pickiness, stress, or gut discomfort. Try other kibble or mix in favorites, add probiotics, and comfort it; see a vet if it persists or soft stool/diarrhea/vomit appears.
Why does my Border Collie eat grass?
Occasional grass eating is usually harmless, but frequent eating may signal digestion issues or nutritional gaps; grass can ease gut discomfort by aiding peristalsis or supplementing missing nutrients.
What can’t a pet ferret eat?
Ferrets have short guts and cannot eat high-starch or high-fat foods like peanuts and nuts, or human food that causes obesity and fatty liver. Avoid dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese) which causes vomiting/diarrhea, and too much fruit/vegetables.
My cat sometimes vomits.
Occasional vomiting may be hairballs, chronic gastritis, pancreatitis, or gut parasites. Try probiotics and gut anti-inflammatories, keep diet regular, and use hairball paste if fur appears. For frequent vomiting, fast 6 hours then see a vet if it continues.
Why is my hamster dry-heaving (retching)?
Causes include diet (overeating, dry/hard food), environment (crowding, poor air, heat), or disease (cold, gut infection). If it persists, see a vet.
My dog ate a whole packet of cockroach poison. What do I do?
Within 2 hours, induce vomiting (e.g., hydrogen peroxide) then see a vet. After 2 hours, use gut-motility/excretion meds to speed elimination; if clear poisoning signs appear, go to emergency.