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My cat stopped eating and is very lethargic
These are general signs that could mean many illnesses, and poisoning cannot be ruled out. A vet check is needed to find the cause and prevent worsening.
My dog has a moist nose but is lethargic, weak, and won’t eat
Lethargy, anorexia, and weakness usually mean illness; many causes exist including pain, stress, or gut issues. A vet check with bloodwork and imaging is needed to diagnose.
Is my cat about to give birth?
Judge by due date and body changes: a swollen, dropped belly, enlarged dark nipples, slight milk, and clear fluid from the vulva mean labor is near. If not due yet, consider illness.
My dog’s limbs tremble and it keeps pulling its paws back
Trembling limbs may be from cold, fear, illness, poison, distemper, or seizures. Warm it if cold and comfort it if scared. With other signs, it is likely disease; see a vet.
My dog keeps trembling, fur a bit matted, won’t eat kibble but eats treats
Trembling can be from cold (move to warmth), calcium deficiency (weak legs, cramps - get checked and supplement), or pain from illness (see a vet if other signs).
My puppy has poor appetite but eats, uses the litter box, is lethargic, and sleeps a lot.
Low spirits with reduced appetite may mean illness like respiratory infection, indigestion, parasites, or virus. Keep it warm and add probiotics; see a vet if other signs appear.
What happens if a dog neither eats nor drinks?
Long refusal of food and water causes low blood sugar, dehydration, weight loss, and organ failure, even death. Find the cause and see a vet; fluids come first.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, then vomited yellow fluid at night, had loose stools, drank cold water, improved with injections, but relapsed when stopped. Now it will not eat and is listless.
Recurring vomiting and diarrhea with appetite loss suggest gastritis or digestive disorder needing a vet diagnosis. Guessing at medication can harm the dog.
Why does my cat like to bite its tail?
Biting can be playful (physiological) or from illness (fungal infection, injury, parasites) shown by redness, heat, scabbing, or hair loss. Watch for those signs.
What causes a dog to lose its sense of smell?
Loss of smell can come from aging, illness (colds, sinusitis), medication effects, or irritating environments. If symptoms appear, take the dog to a vet for examination.