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My one-month-old kitten had normal stool, then soft stool, and now diarrhea with blood – what should I do?
Bloody diarrhea in a kitten may be hemorrhagic enteritis or a virus such as panleukopenia. Have a vet rule out distemper, then use appropriate medication and a hypoallergenic diet.
How is a Bulldog’s digestion?
Bulldogs have fragile stomachs and easily get soft stool, gas, frequent farting, and diarrhea. Feed a low-allergen, easily digestible food in fixed amounts, use a slow feeder, and add pet probiotics regularly.
How is Orijen dog food for a Bichon Frise?
Orijen is usually a good fit—fresh meat protein with fruits/veggies, good for skin/coat and tear stains, and digestible. It's pricey and some lines aren't hypoallergenic, so choose carefully.
It had diarrhea after eating. For two days I fed chicken breast and broccoli and no diarrhea, then went back to kibble and it had diarrhea again, with gas then a sudden rush.
Diarrhea on kibble may mean it hasn't adjusted to the new food or is allergic to an ingredient. Mix a little kibble into the old food and raise the ratio slowly; switch brands if it persists, using single-protein grain-free hypoallergenic food and probiotics.
My dog has vomited for three days, yellow fluid on days one and three and undigested kibble on day two. The vet said it looked fine and sent us home with medicine; day one of meds no vomit, but today (day two) it threw up kibble again. It has appetite, good spirits, normal stools, wet nose, no fever. What could it be?
Vomiting yellow fluid and undigested food suggests dietary upset or gastroenteritis; feed soaked hypoallergenic kibble in small frequent meals and nothing else. If it continues, get fecal, blood, and imaging tests.
How can I raise a dog well?
To raise a dog well, do the following. First, choose a nutritionally balanced, hypoallergenic, easy-to-digest dog food based on the dog's age and health, set the portion by weight and activity level, and feed at fixed times and amounts. Second, vaccinate on schedule, keep the living environment dry and clean, and deworm regularly to reduce the chance of disease. Finally, start basic behavior and socialization training from a young age, and spend time each day playing with and walking the dog to build trust and closeness.
My dog is inexplicably very itchy and scratches constantly, going on half a year, but exams show no skin disease and allergy shots barely help. Are there any better solutions?
Itching without a diagnosed skin condition points to food allergy, parasite bites, or contact allergy. Allergy shots only suppress symptoms temporarily, so identify and remove the trigger, switch to a hypoallergenic diet, and keep the environment clean with regular deworming.
My cat vomits no matter how much food I give; how to treat?
Frequent vomiting may be hairballs, gastritis/ulcer, parasites, pancreatitis, kidney/liver disease, blockage, or food. Try a hypoallergenic diet and probiotics; hairball paste if fur in vomit; deworm; see a vet if with diarrhea or lethargy.
Thought it was dyed the day before yesterday, but today found localized fur completely gone
Redness, swelling, and hair loss on a dog's lower lip may be from allergy, bacterial, or fungal infection. Switch to a hypoallergenic diet and clean bowls daily.
How is DouChai dog food brand
DouChai, founded in 2014, is mostly produced by major domestic manufacturer Fubei. It has gut-health, hypoallergenic, classic, freeze-dried, and air-dried lines; some find the added lactobacillus gives a sour smell.