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My dog licked a drop of spoiled milk on the floor
Spoiled milk can cause diarrhea or vomiting, but a small lick may do little. Watch; if no symptoms, likely fine. If diarrhea or vomiting appears, give warm water and pet probiotics; seek care if worse.
What happens if a Teddy eats glutinous rice balls (tangyuan)?
A Teddy eating glutinous rice balls (tangyuan) may cause the following problems. First, the main ingredient is glutinous rice flour, which is very hard for a dog to digest. If the dog's gut is weak, eating them may cause indigestion symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Second, the rice balls can clump together in the intestines and, in extreme cases, cause an intestinal blockage, which is an urgent and potentially life-threatening situation. Finally, sweet glutinous rice balls contain a lot of sugar, and feeding large amounts is very harmful to dogs with diabetes or high blood sugar.
How is it to feed a dog small fish and cornmeal?
May not give complete nutrition; long-term causes malnutrition, slow growth, weight loss. Some dogs allergic to fish/corn—vomiting, diarrhea, breathing trouble means see vet. Small fish bones are thin, may scratch mouth/throat/gut, cause bleeding/pain/inflammation. If making homemade food, use boneless fish/chicken/duck/beef plus fruit/veg for balance.
Why should puppy kibble be soaked soft?
Soaking helps digestion and absorption: just-weaned pups have immature teeth and guts, so soft food digests better and nutrients absorb; the same applies when a dog has weak digestion.
Just noticed the belly getting big in the last two days – is it ascites or pregnancy?
A big belly can come from overeating, parasites, gut disease, ascites, or pregnancy, and also tumors, liver, kidney, or heart disease. Watch for other signs; if appetite and energy are normal, still consider illness and get an ultrasound. Ascites brings poor appetite, lethargy, bloating, breathing trouble, weight loss.
Does dry heaving count as enteritis? Also, there are some fluffy bits of skin around the eyes – could it be a bit of white-eye disease?
Common signs of enteritis in turtles include lethargy, reduced appetite, unformed or abnormally colored droppings, and refusal to eat. In severe cases the eyes may sink, the skin may become dry and dull, and muscles may loosen, eventually leading to death from systemic failure. In early stages, lactobacillus tablets or berberine can help adjust gut flora, with anti-inflammatory drugs as supportive care; severe cases need oral or injected antibiotics. The blurry photo makes it hard to judge the eyes, so white-eye disease cannot be confirmed, though a white film over the eyes is possible.
My cat switched to a different-spec food of the same brand two days ago and now has vomiting and diarrhea — is it a cold or rejection of the new batch?
Since symptoms appeared after the switch, it's mainly the gut not adapting to the new food, causing flora imbalance and vomiting and diarrhea. Sudden changes in ingredients, taste, or hardness can upset the stomach; switch gradually. For now, fast it and give pet probiotics, then mix old and new food once improved.
What happens if a dog gets too much Bayer Drontal (Bai Chong Qing)?
It's an internal dewormer, gentle but low toxicity. Overdose causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, refusing food; long-term/overdose burdens liver, abnormal liver function, even vomiting, seizures, lethargy (poisoning). Its spectrum is narrow; long-term single use may miss some parasites—alternate types.
My turtle suddenly stopped eating pellets, eats like it’s in pain or choking, spits up, only a little dried shrimp works, less active, hind legs swollen with white stuff
Swollen turtle legs can come from edema, infection, ascites, sudden temperature change, or fat metabolism issues. Edema can follow bad diet or pathogen infection. Stop feeding temporarily and watch; if no improvement or other symptoms, see a vet.
How can I regulate my dog’s digestive system?
Ways to regulate a dog's gut include: pick a low-allergen, easily digestible prescription gastrointestinal diet suited to the dog's age, weight, and health, and feed on a fixed schedule. Add a suitable amount of pet probiotics to balance gut flora and aid recovery. Keep the diet simple - avoid greasy, spicy, or irritating foods - and keep food fresh with plenty of water, cleaning bowls regularly to reduce bacterial infection.