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Can dogs eat eggshells?
No. Raw shells aren't cleaned/disinfected, carry bacteria and maybe parasites. Sharp edges can cut the gut, causing belly pain and bloody stool, and trigger vomiting in sensitive dogs. To supplement calcium, use safer eggshell powder, or occasionally bone broth and calcium tablets.
How do I make a dog vomit (induce vomiting)?
Use soapy water or 3% hydrogen peroxide, but peroxide's strong oxidation can damage the gut lining, so control the dose and rinse with water after to cut residue. Soapy water works better and is easier, but for toxin ingestion don't do it at home — go to a vet for 1% copper sulfate or apomorphine plus other meds to limit organ damage.
At what age can a kitten eat cat food?
Kittens can start kibble around 2 months. At 1 month they can wean onto pet goat milk formula (close to mother's milk); also softened 'milk cake' kibble mixed with formula. By ~2 months shift to kitten kibble, still softened and mixed with formula. By 3-4 months gut is mature, so dry food is fine.
Things to note when keeping a British Blue (blue cat)
Prepare essentials: litter, box, food, teaser, bowls. Use stainless/ceramic/glass bowls — plastic traps grime and harms gut/skin. Feed on a fixed schedule, not too much at once, to avoid poor digestion. Some Blues are timid, so don't disturb a new arrival for two days; let it adjust, then play with a teaser to bond.
What three foods do hamsters fear most?
Hamsters most fear high-oil, salty, sugary foods and fruits like apricot kernels, apple seeds, and bayberry, plus strong-smelling foods like onion, garlic, and cilantro. Fatty, sugary, salty food causes gut buildup and enteritis; apple seeds and apricot kernels cause vomiting and even shock or death; strong-smelling foods cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Is It Normal for a Cat to Have Diarrhea from Hairball Paste?
Hairball paste rarely causes diarrhea; loose stools usually mean too much at once. Stop feeding and the stool should normalize. If it persists with low energy or appetite loss, see a vet, as it may be allergy, parasites, or infection. Use 1 to 2 times weekly.
What should I do about my dog’s gastric bloating?
For gas bloat, first withhold food and water, give gut probiotics to aid movement and digestion. Massage the belly or take it for a walk to help pass gas. If it recurs, it's usually weak digestion — feed small, frequent meals. Avoid too many beans, which ferment and cause gas.
What should I do if my kitten won’t eat, is lethargic and vomiting?
A kitten that won't eat, is lethargic and vomits usually has a gut problem — bacterial or viral enteritis, or intestinal parasites. Take it to a vet to confirm the cause. First, if unvaccinated, test for feline distemper with a strip; distemper mimics gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, appetite loss, fever and can be fatal in ~10 days without treatment. If no distemper, it's usually gastroenteritis or parasites — treat the symptom and use probiotics.
How should I feed a three-month-old Teddy (Poodle)?
A three-month-old Teddy can eat puppy kibble — pick a brand for small breeds, soften with warm water, mix in goat milk powder, and feed 3-4 times a day. By about three and a half months, drop the milk powder and shift gradually to dry kibble. At this age the stomach is still immature, so hold off on veggies, fruits and treats to avoid irritating the gut.
Can dogs eat vinegar?
Dogs can eat a little vinegar but not much. It has trace minerals and B vitamins that can help, but its high salt burdens the kidneys and causes shedding; too much irritates the gut (acid reflux, vomiting). Puppies must not eat it.