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Always on mother’s milk, golden watery stool, cries, won’t nurse
A kitten with diarrhea that won't nurse can have acute enteritis from bacteria, virus, or parasites, or gut flora upset from intolerance. If it ate other food, stop it and try probiotics. Observe half a day; if still not eating, force-feed goat milk or glucose to avoid dehydration. If diet is fine, virus or parasites are likely, so see a vet.
My dog has no energy
Sudden low energy may be psychological (environment change, fright, food change) or physical (gut upset, respiratory infection, virus, other internal disease). Observe at home for other signs; if diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or no improvement, see a vet.
On the 4th I fed half a tiny fish; yesterday no food and vomiting since morning
Vomiting white foam after fish may be indigestion or food intolerance causing gastritis or pancreatitis, or if unvaccinated, distemper or coronavirus. Long fasting and vomiting risk dehydration and low blood sugar, so see a vet. For simple gastroenteritis, use pet anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, and gut protectors with probiotics.
A bird cannot fly, plucks and loses feathers heavily
Heavy plucking with regurgitated grain may be from heat, as hormonal birds get anxious and pull feathers; regurgitation in heat is normal if spirits and droppings are fine. Plucking can also mean mites, bacterial skin disease, or parasites, and regurgitation can mean gut upset or enteritis. Spray mite prevention, clean the cage and food daily, and keep things sanitary.
New dog had dry nose, harsh cough, cool ears, soft stool
A new dog with dry nose, harsh cough, and cool ears may not just have a cold; suspect distemper or kennel cough. Many pups come from messy breeding with disease, sometimes suppressed by stimulants so they look fine, then crash in days, the so-called weekend dog that often dies within 7 days. Screen for viruses first; if only a cold, use doxycycline or amoxicillin-clavulanate.
After a food change my rabbit won’t eat and has soft stool, then after alfalfa still soft; now eye discharge, pointed stool, wheezing, sneezing
From your description, the rabbit's soft stool and eye discharge after a food change suggest it has not adapted to the new food; give probiotics and change diet gradually. Since it also sneezes, watch for food allergy or dusty, smelly food, and provide suitable food.
Sudden vomiting, no appetite, no water, no food, slept all day
Vomiting with no eating or drinking may be acute gastroenteritis; withhold food and water for 4 to 6 hours. If vomiting continues, take the cat to a vet for X-rays and virus checks. Intestinal blockage also causes these signs; X-rays reveal the gut condition for diagnosis.
I hand-fed my dog a few handfuls of a sweet drink; will it upset the stomach?
Dogs should not drink soda; the high sugar can irritate the gut and cause acute gastroenteritis. A small amount usually does little harm, so watch for adverse reactions and see a vet if discomfort is significant. Normally give plain cooled or warm water instead.
Cat eats new food only at first, then stops
A cat that stops eating may dislike the food or be ill. Test with other foods; refusal of all points to sickness.
Cat eats new food only at first, then stops
A cat that stops eating may dislike the food or be ill. Test with other foods; refusal of all points to sickness.