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My kitten got pregnant at first heat under one year, dewormed after, belly huge, fetal movement faded, no labor—what should I do?
If a pregnant cat is overdue with no labor it may be dystocia and needs emergency vet care. Gestation is 60-63 days, with signs like swollen nipples, restlessness and nest-seeking, and one hour before labor the water breaks with straining. If no due date or fetal movement, get a B-ultrasound to check the heartbeat. Reduce stress and do not give dewormer during pregnancy.
How Long Does It Take to Cure a Dog’s Hookworm?
Hookworm is treated with oral dewormers that expel worms over about half a month. Several rounds are needed because remaining eggs hatch and reinfect, so repeat until clear.
How Soon After Bringing a Puppy Home Should You Deworm It?
Let a new puppy settle for at least a week before deworming, and ideally wait until it is at least 6 weeks (1 month) old. Early deworming irritates the fragile gut and can cause problems.
Are My Sugar Glider’s Toothpaste-Like Droppings Diarrhea or Normal?
Toothpaste-shaped droppings that are not wet or sticky are normal; wet unformed stool is diarrhea. Causes include new or spoiled food, bacteria or parasites, treated after a fecal test. Avoid new foods and keep water clean.
How Long After Deworming Can a Cat Eat?
Before internal deworming, fast 4 hours; eat only 1 hour after the dose so it works. The drug irritates the gut; vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite may appear and usually fade in about 2 days--give probiotics. If symptoms last beyond 2 days, see a vet.
Why Is My Cat’s Fur Turning Yellow?
Yellow cat fur usually points to parasites, improper bathing, poor nutrition, or tear stains. Treat parasites, switch to a cat-specific shampoo used at the right frequency, improve the diet, and keep the coat groomed to restore healthy, glossy fur.
How effective is a dog deworming injection?
Deworm injections (ivermectin, abamectin) prevent roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, mite, but not fleas, ticks, tapeworm. They are toxic and dose must be strict; Collies cannot use abamectin. Pair with oral meds.
How to vaccinate a dog?
From 2 months, deworm first (immunity dips post-vaccine), then observe days before vaccinating. First round is 4 shots: 3 multivalent + 1 rabies, 21-28 days apart; rabies after 3 months.
My Dog Vomited Up Ring-Shaped Worms, Won’t Eat or Drink, Has Diarrhea, and Seems Miserable
If the vomiting is caused by a parasitic infection, there are likely many worms left in the digestive tract. You should give your dog an oral dewormer and use probiotics to support the gut. Watch for continued vomiting or new symptoms such as lethargy and appetite loss, which may indicate a combined parvovirus infection.
How long to clear roundworms from a Teddy?
A light roundworm load clears in 2 to 3 days after dewormer; a heavy one needs a second dose after two weeks. Deworm regularly to avoid reinfection.