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Why is my kitten’s belly especially big?
A big belly in a kitten may be caused by overeating, internal parasite infection, or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). First, a kitten's organs are not yet mature and it has no sense of fullness, so overeating lets food pile up in the gut and bloat the belly; in this case, fast the kitten for a day and give some probiotics. Second, if the kitten is thin but has a large belly, it very likely has a heavy internal parasite load and needs prompt deworming. In addition, if the belly is swollen along with lethargy and poor appetite, and tapping the abdomen gives a clear fluid wave, it may be FIP and the kitten needs veterinary care promptly.
Is my cat gagging because of hairball paste, with a sound like clearing phlegm?
Description unclear; likely retching. If after hairball paste, it may be expelling a hairball. The paste lubricates the gut to pass hair via stool; much hair may cause vomiting. Watch for hairballs passed—usually fine. Retching may also be gastric ulcer, acid disorder, gut flora imbalance—try probiotics. If no severe signs, don't worry.
My cat ate a lot of kibble in the day, plus treat paste, freeze-dried food, and goat-milk powder, then vomited twice in the evening with food bits — is vomiting twice normal? Second photo is the second vomit.
A cat vomiting twice with food residue after overeating is usually a sign of indigestion; it is best to stop feeding and give some pet-specific probiotics to regulate the gut. If there is no further vomiting afterward, it is normal and you don't need to worry too much. However, if the cat keeps vomiting, it may have triggered acute gastroenteritis and needs prompt veterinary care. A kitten's digestive system is not yet fully developed and its digestive capacity is limited, so control the feeding amount normally and avoid too many types of food at once to reduce the digestive burden.
Can my dog have goat-milk powder on its first day home? Online says not if it hasn’t had it before, but I’m unsure.
Goat-milk powder is fine, but first feed what it ate before to avoid gut stress. Pet formula suits pups under 45 days; older ones get softened kibble. Stop and consult a vet if diarrhea appears.
Chicks have diarrhea and are listless
Chick diarrhea and lethargy can come from poor coop ventilation or management; a dirty environment or spoiled food upsets the gut flora; bad water, moldy feed, or too many antibiotics also cause it. Try natural remedies like garlic water or sweet wormwood; if no improvement, consult a vet.
What happens when a cat is unwell?
An unwell cat may show poor appetite, less activity, sleepiness. High inflammation causes fever (dry nose, fast breathing, hot mouth/skin). Gut trouble brings vomiting, diarrhea, bloating. Low water intake risks urinary issues (frequent, scanty, or painful urination). Any abnormality needs a vet.
What happens if a dog eats an orange?
Oranges are rich in vitamins and fiber; a little is fine and even healthy. But they're high in sugar and acid, so too much burdens the gut and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, or belly pain. Feed in moderation; if upset, give warm water and probiotics, and see a vet if it lingers.
What should I do if my cat vomits water and foam?
Vomiting white foam with no eating or drinking can come from irritating food, long hunger, poisoning, stress, hairballs, acute gastritis, or infection. First fast for half a day and give pet probiotics; if no improvement or other symptoms appear, see a vet.
After diarrhea and bloody stool, an anti-inflammatory shot, and a day of chicken breast, my dog now isn’t passing stool
Many diseases cause diarrhea/bloody stool (bacterial hemorrhagic enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis, intestinal foreign body). If symptoms eased after the shot, keep observing for diarrhea or other signs. The gut is fragile now—feed easily digested food (millet porridge, chicken-liver porridge) and pet probiotics. If constipation continues, see a vet.
My hamster can’t open its eyes, something seems crusted over, and its tail area is wet.
Based on your description, the hamster likely has wet tail—a bacterial/parasitic/fungal gut disease with severe diarrhea, wet dirty tail, lethargy, weight loss, low temp, tremors. Triggered by stress or diet changes. Treat with glucose/electrolyte solution and antibiotics like neomycin or gentamicin.