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My cat has soft stools with mucus but normal spirits after vaccines and deworming; should I see a vet?

Soft stool with good spirits usually rules out acute infectious disease; it is likely diet, gut flora imbalance, or internal parasites. Overfeeding, irregular meals, or an intolerant food causes it; fast half a day, give probiotics, then small frequent easily digested meals. If it recurs, get a fecal test, deworming does not cover coccidia or tritrichomonas.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026
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What medications must a Collie not take?

A Collie must never take drugs containing ivermectin or abamectin because a gene mutation makes poisoning likely. Choose dewormers with praziquantel, milbemycin, or fenbendazole (internal) and selamectin or doramectin (external).

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026
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My two-month-old dog just arrived home; at night it had diarrhea and passed worms, and vomited thin, still-moving worms.

Passing thin worms indicates internal parasite infection, likely roundworms or tapeworms, and the dog should be dewormed promptly. Tapeworms are white, flat, and strip-like in the digestive tract; roundworms are white, cylindrical, and earthworm-like, living in the small intestine.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026
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What should I watch for when deworming a dog?

Choose dewormer by age, preferring safer drugs for young dogs. Under 6 months, deworm internally and externally monthly; over 6 months, external monthly and internal every 3 months. Always use the exact dose to avoid poisoning, and watch the dog's reaction, contacting a vet if unwell.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026
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My Two-Month-Old Cat Was Brought Home the Day Before Yesterday, Fed Cat Food Directly Without Transition, Now Has Yellow Stools and Low Energy. Can I Give It Probiotics, and Should I Withhold Food?

Cat diarrhea is usually caused by parasites, bacterial enteritis, food-change indigestion, or panleukopenia. If the cat's energy and appetite are normal, the cause is likely indigestion from the new environment or food, and short fasting with anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory medication may help.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026
How to Treat Arowana Enteritis?

How to Treat Arowana Enteritis?

There are many causes of arowana enteritis, and treatment differs by cause. To treat well, first determine the cause, then treat accordingly. Our veterinarian details common causes and treatments, hoping to help.

Pet Health 📅 August 7, 2026
How to Deworm a Parrot and How Often

How to Deworm a Parrot and How Often

Hand-raised parrots that aren't dewormed regularly can fall prey to fleas, lice, coccidia, trichomonas, and other internal and external parasites. This guide covers practical parrot deworming methods—external baths and sprays, plus internal medications—along with a safe yearly schedule.

Pet Health 📅 August 7, 2026
Can You Deworm a Cat That Has Soft Stools?

Can You Deworm a Cat That Has Soft Stools?

It is generally not advisable to deworm a cat with soft stools, because the medication can further irritate the intestines and worsen the problem. Address the soft stools first—with dietary fiber and probiotics—and only deworm once the stool has returned to normal for about a week. If parasites are the suspected cause, confirm with a fecal test before treating.

Pet Health 📅 August 7, 2026
Do Cats Need to Fast Before and After Deworming?

Do Cats Need to Fast Before and After Deworming?

Generally, cats do not need to fast before or after an internal deworming treatment—the medication can even be mixed into food. Observe your cat for 4–6 hours afterward for side effects, avoid diet changes and baths around treatment, and follow the recommended deworming frequency based on age and lifestyle.

Pet Health 📅 August 7, 2026
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How often should an adult Teddy be dewormed?

An adult Teddy generally needs external deworming monthly and internal deworming every 3 months. Dose by weight per product instructions to avoid toxicity.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026