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What happens if a dog’s nose isn’t black?
A non-black nose may be genetic (normal) or age-related (slower metabolism, less pigment, no action needed). But poor nutrition can also fade it; such dogs are thin and weak—supplement or check for gut, parasite, or endocrine disease.
What happens if a Teddy eats chives?
Chives are toxic to Teddies, irritating the gut and causing diarrhea and vomiting. Large amounts can cause hemolytic anemia (Heinz bodies) with blood in urine, lethargy, jaundice; stop feeding and consult a vet.
I noticed several times that after using florfenicol-metronidazole ear drops for my cat’s ear mites, it gets diarrhea. Can that happen?
That ear drop is a general antibacterial; use mite-specific medicine instead. Diarrhea after it may be wrong drug or allergy—stop it and switch. If diarrhea continues after switching, the gut may be the issue; see a vet.
Cat won’t eat or drink, belly twitching, for a week; gave gentamicin 2 days with no improvement. What disease and what medicine?
Not eating and belly twitching may be hairballs, gut foreign bodies, or indigestion from swallowed fur causing blockage. Use hairball paste or cat grass; for indigestion, fast and give probiotics. See a vet if no relief.
What happens if a Teddy has a rectal prolapse?
Prolapse means rectal tissue sticks out of the anus, causing difficult defecation, infection, anemia, poor appetite. Mild cases can be reduced at home after cleaning with potassium permanganate; severe cases need a vet.
What should a pig-nosed turtle eat if it has poor digestion?
For poor digestion, feed small nutritious prey like silkworm pupae or ant pupae, which are protein-rich and easy to digest. Stop feeding and raise temperature during indigestion, then resume easy foods.
Half-Year Kitten Lost Appetite, Vomited Tapeworm and Yellow Fluid; Mother Cat Too
The kitten has tapeworms and gastroenteritis needing deworming, anti-vomit, and anti-inflammatory care; stop vomiting first, then use praziquantel or fenbendazole.
How can I improve my dog’s appetite?
Poor appetite can stem from health issues, stress, environment changes, or a monotonous diet. Increase appetite by playing and walking with the dog, mixing old and new food during transitions, and adding meat to meals.
What are the signs of parvovirus shedding in puppies?
During recovery, the puppy shows no symptoms but still carries the virus, shed mainly in feces for about half a year. After recovery, energy and spirit return; feed intestinal prescription diet and probiotics.
What fruits can a winter white hamster eat?
It can eat apple, strawberry, cherry, banana, grape, etc., for vitamins and gut health, but limit amounts to avoid diarrhea. Avoid high-sugar fruits like lychee, sugarcane, mango, pineapple, durian.