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What is the omeprazole dosage for dogs?
The usual dose is 0.5-1 mg/kg once daily. Omeprazole is a prescription anti-emetic for gut ulcers that blocks acid; it needs a vet's prescription. Dogs with liver disease cannot take it, and it may interact with some antibiotics.
Do dogs get hiccups?
Yes, dogs hiccup from gas during digestion and gut movement; occasional hiccups after meals or waking are normal. Frequent hiccups with sour-smelling gas and flatulence suggest indigestion or flora imbalance needing vet care.
What causes a puppy to vomit and have diarrhea?
Causes include hard-to-digest or toxic food, or serious gut disease like gastroenteritis or pancreatitis; also parvovirus, coronavirus, or parasites, with parvovirus usually showing blood in stool. Try probiotics; if no improvement, see a vet.
What to do if a rabbit stops eating?
A rabbit may stop eating due to weather changes causing slowed gut and flora imbalance. If it refuses long, syringe-feed for nutrition and give probiotics; appetite usually returns in 1-2 days.
What are the causes of hamster death?
Many die of old age since lifespans are short; some die from sudden fright causing heart arrest. Housing multiple solitary hamsters together causes fights; poor diet hygiene causes disease.
Is it okay for an adult cat to eat kitten food?
Long-term kitten food makes adult cats gain weight because it is richer; a thin adult cat may eat it briefly. Normal adults should avoid it to prevent obesity, cardiovascular and joint strain, even high lipids, fatty liver, diabetes.
Why is the dog vomiting and having diarrhea?
It may be from bad food or a gastrointestinal bacterial or viral infection. Stop feeding temporarily, then give probiotics after vomiting eases and resume a bland diet. For acute gastroenteritis, get a virus test and use anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic drugs.
What causes a dog to both vomit and have diarrhea?
Vomiting and diarrhea can come from food poisoning, parasites, or parvovirus. Toxic foods like spoiled food, chocolate, or onions need emergency vet care; parasites need deworming; parvovirus needs IV fluids.
Why Is My Cat’s Belly Swollen?
A rounded belly can be normal in kittens, but in adult cats it may mean indigestion, constipation, parasites, fluid buildup, pregnancy, or a tumor. Watch for other symptoms and see a vet if the swelling persists or you're unsure.
Can a Dog’s Lick Transmit Parasites to Humans?
A dog's lick rarely spreads internal parasites directly, but external parasites such as fleas and ticks can pass through close contact, and gut parasites reach people via the fecal-oral route. Open wounds, poor hygiene, and raw-food feeding raise the risk, so deworm regularly and wash up after handling your dog.