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What happens if a dog is malnourished?
Malnutrition makes a dog thin, dull-coated, rough-skinned, and low in immunity, raising disease risk. Growing puppies may develop bowed legs, double rows of teeth, and stunted growth. Long-term deficiency raises the risk of heart, liver, and kidney disease, so feed balanced meals and consult a vet early.
Why won’t my Teddy eat anything?
A Teddy refusing food can relate to heat, pickiness, or health issues. Long-term feeding of the same food causes anorexia, and high hormones during heat lower appetite. Oral, stomach, or other health problems can also be the cause.
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.
At night my cat suddenly cried out several times—first low meows, then louder and louder. It also stopped eating and running and just lies in one spot.
Based on your description, loud crying, not eating, and low energy are mainly from heat or illness. Heat brings loud calling and appetite loss (redirect attention, more exercise). If it shows abnormal mental state or pain, it's likely hurt or sick—see a vet.
Found my hamster motionless in the cage at dawn with eyes open; in my hands it started gasping, has a heartbeat, stiff limbs, hind legs crossed
These signs suggest false hibernation or a dying state. Low temperatures trigger false hibernation, but prolonged hibernation can be fatal and leave lasting harm, so warm it and give glucose plus symptomatic care. The symptoms could also mean critical illness - seek emergency vet care at once.
Why doesn’t a chinchilla drink water?
A chinchilla may refuse water due to poor taste/quality, a faulty drinker (blocked or odd spout), or illness. Offer fresh, clean, tasty water and a proper drinker; if it seems unwell, see a vet.
What happens when a puppy is unwell?
An unwell puppy may show reduced appetite, lethargy, sleep changes, and restlessness - hiding in corners or becoming clingy. Gut issues bring diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, or blood in stool, and many illnesses raise temperature above 39.5 C. See a vet to find the cause.
Lately my dog eats and drinks little, is easily startled, and trembles when scared, and isn’t as lively as before—what’s wrong?
Based on your description, the dog may be stressed, but nerve inflammation (neuritis) is also possible. Severe fright can cause tremors, but not eating/drinking usually signals illness—see a vet to find the cause. If it won't eat long, it needs IV fluids to avoid dehydration.
How can I tell if my Golden Retriever is full?
After eating, a full Golden Retriever looks content with a rounded belly. If it still seems hungry or hunts for food, it's not full. But eating much less than usual may mean pickiness or illness - watch for other symptoms.
Why do older dogs get tumors?
As dogs age, metabolism slows and organ systems decline, raising tumor risk. Chronic inflammation from past illness or injury can also trigger tumors over time. The most obvious sign is a lump somewhere on the body. Have a vet check it if suspected.