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My 6 kg Teddy ate a small durian seed; I tried salt to induce vomiting, then worried about salt poisoning and gave water. Could this amount cause salt poisoning? It seems fine but has not vomited or urinated.
Using salt to induce vomiting is unscientific; salt poisoning varies by animal, generally at 3 g/kg. A 6 kg dog eating 2 g of salt theoretically will not poison, but watch for chewing, foam, thirst, tremor, vomit, coma. Some show brain edema later; also watch for gut blockage from the seed. See a vet if abnormal.
My rabbit has not been eating for days and its belly feels bloated.
Not eating with a bloated belly may be gas, food stagnation, or constipation. Stagnation from undigested food fermenting needs confirmation by palpation and X-ray, with more fiber and probiotics to aid movement. Constipation needs probiotics, water, and lactulose. If critical, see a vet for tests.
How long should a puppy be fasted after vomiting?
Fast a vomiting puppy 12 to 24 hours. Vomiting is often indigestion or irritating food; if only vomiting, stop food and give probiotics. After fasting, offer small liquid meals, then gradually resume.
It ate some during the day, and tonight I found it ate; so far no bad reaction, so it will be fine, right, or any bad effect?
Azelaic acid irritates skin, eyes, and mucous membranes and harms pets if inhaled or ingested; large amounts need emergency care. It is an acidic chemical, forbidden to eat, causing gut upset or poisoning and kidney-liver burden. A tiny lick may not poison, but watch for nausea, vomiting, pain, diarrhea.
For a 1.5 kg dog, what are the doses of omeprazole, gentamicin, and vitamin C?
Omeprazole is 0.5-1 mg/kg once daily. Vitamin C injection is 0.2-1 ml/kg intramuscularly or intravenously, low dose. Gentamicin injection is 2 mg/kg but is nephrotoxic, so avoid in dogs under 3 months; oral gentamicin for diarrhea is gut-safe. Use pet-specific drugs under a vet.
I gave my dog external deworming today but not internal, and it got its first vaccine the same day; will there be a problem?
If the dog is healthy and parasite-free on exam, vaccinating without internal deworming is generally fine. The normal order is internal deworming a week before vaccine, since parasites cause gut reactions that reduce efficacy. External drop deworming with a reliable brand can coincide with vaccines with little effect.
My two-month-old Golden Retriever vomited white foam first thing in the morning, had dry heaves last night, no stool, no eating, just lies down whining, temperature normal.
Foaming vomit in dogs has many causes: food poisoning, poor diet, gut disease, parvovirus, distemper. An unvaccinated dog with foam vomit, no eating, and low spirits should be tested for parvo, distemper, or coronavirus. Non-viral causes may be gastritis, pancreatitis, or parasites; treat the cause. Dehydration is risky, so seek IV care.
How often should a pet centipede be fed?
A pet centipede can be fed 1 to 2 times a week; it tolerates fasting well. Feed 1 to 2 roaches sized like its head, and avoid overfeeding, which can cause sudden death. Centipedes eat high-protein, low-fat food and poorly digest fat.
When does an Alaskan Malamute defecate?
An Alaskan Malamute has a fast gut and usually defecates 15 to 25 minutes after eating. It circles and sniffs beforehand as a sign. Take puppies to a spot and walk adults about 20 minutes after meals, and clean up outdoors.
How long after deworming can a dog go outside?
Deworming generally does not affect outings, but if internal deworming causes vomiting worms or discomfort, wait until recovery. Internal medication can upset the stomach, causing vomiting or diarrhea that usually passes quickly; probiotics help. For external deworming, go out once the medication is dry.