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My two-and-a-half-month-old kitten started vomiting frequently and is now lethargic
Frequent vomiting usually signals stomach upset from digestive disease; a young kitten vomiting with low spirits may have a serious illness. If it stays lively after vomiting you can try fasting and water restriction with probiotics, anti-inflammatories and anti-emetics at home; otherwise see a vet to find the cause. Causes include blockage, hairballs, parasites, indigestion and feline panleukopenia.
A Summary of Reasons a Cat Won’t Eat
A cat not eating is complex, hairballs, illness, indigestion, or disliked food can all cause it. Observe your cat to find the cause, if unsure, see a vet. Our pet care specialists list common reasons to help you judge.
My turtle will not sink in water, floats at the back, with legs stretched straight
Floating can be stress or illness. Stress floating happens after sudden changes like a new turtle or much deeper water, with reduced appetite; rest it in a quiet corner to adapt. Colds, pneumonia, bloat, or gastroenteritis can also cause floating, diagnosed by other signs.
Why Is My Cat Ignoring Me, and What to Do
A cat may ignore you by nature, out of anger, illness, a new home, spoiling, new motherhood, or night habits. If a friendly cat suddenly pulls away, suspect anger or sickness and check it - and respect a new mom's space.
My cat’s belly has been swollen and soft for two days, no poop for two days, no fever, no loafing, but it drank water frequently at noon today
A swollen, soft belly with reduced defecation can be a sign of wet-form FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), caused by a mutated coronavirus that produces fluid buildup. Early FIP signs include stubborn fever, rough coat, loafing, appetite loss, and weight loss. Watch for these and see a vet early if unsure.
Can You Deworm a Dog Infected with Distemper?
No — don't deworm a dog with distemper. The virus already weakens its immunity, and deworming can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, or worse. Wait until it has fully recovered and rested at least two weeks, then deworm; afterward avoid baths and vaccines too.
What to Do When a Turtle Won’t Eat for Days
A turtle refusing food for days is usually environmental — new surroundings, low temperature, shallow water, or illness. Keep water 10–15 cm deep, hold 22–25°C, change water often, and tempt with shrimp or raw meat (never salty food); see a vet if it persists.
What Causes an Arowana to Lie on the Tank Bottom?
Arowana are very sensitive to environment and water changes; noise or big changes inside or outside the tank can cause lying low, as can big water changes or large pH or temperature swings. Our veterinarian details the causes.
Is a parrot afraid of cats? Does it need warmth? Why does it breathe through its mouth? Does it need a nest? Does it sleep standing? What if it bites? Why does its head drop when flying?
Answers: parrots fear cats, so keep cats away to avoid stress; they feel cold, so warm them in low temperatures; mouth breathing is from a stuffy nose due to cold or heat relief; they need a breeding box only when breeding, otherwise a cage; they usually sleep standing; biting is from fear, so let them adjust and build trust; a head drop in flight may be a bump causing brief daze, keep watching and see a vet if other signs appear.
For a dog in mid-to-late distemper with low fever, weakness, and mild seizures, what are its chances of survival?
Distemper is a severe viral disease with low cure rate and strong contagion. In mid-to-late or late stage the cure rate is low, around 20 percent. With neurologic signs such as seizures, it is likely mid-to-late stage, and without strong medical support the dog may not last long, though good appetite and active treatment offer a slim hope, often with lifelong aftereffects.