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Why is my kitten’s belly especially big?
A big belly in a kitten may be caused by overeating, internal parasite infection, or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). First, a kitten's organs are not yet mature and it has no sense of fullness, so overeating lets food pile up in the gut and bloat the belly; in this case, fast the kitten for a day and give some probiotics. Second, if the kitten is thin but has a large belly, it very likely has a heavy internal parasite load and needs prompt deworming. In addition, if the belly is swollen along with lethargy and poor appetite, and tapping the abdomen gives a clear fluid wave, it may be FIP and the kitten needs veterinary care promptly.
Why can’t my dog gain weight?
Many causes: poor diet, too much exercise, parasites, poor gut absorption, stress, illness. Unbalanced nutrition makes it thin; too much exercise burns energy; internal parasites steal nutrients. If thin with other symptoms, see a vet.
Vomiting pale yellow fluid for about half a month, but energy is still good
Based on your description, the dog has vomited for about half a month but remains energetic; this is mainly considered to come from diet issues, chronic gastroenteritis, or intestinal parasite infection. If the diet is greasy or hard to digest, it burdens the gut and can trigger vomiting and other digestive problems. Second, chronic gastroenteritis can also cause frequent vomiting; in that case give some anti-inflammatory medicine and probiotics to improve it. In addition, if the dog is infected with internal parasites, the multiplying parasites damage the gut environment and cause vomiting. Find the cause of the vomiting first so you can apply the right treatment.
The cat vomited; what could it be?
Cat vomiting has many causes: indigestion, viral infection, internal parasites, pancreatitis. Red/pink vomit may be blood from gut lining damage (e.g., foreign object). Fast briefly and watch; persistent or other signs need a vet.
My Golden Retriever puppy had diarrhea after the first vaccine, with dead worms in stool
Dead worms in the stool mean the Golden has internal parasites. The diarrhea after vaccination may be from vaccine allergy or from the parasite infection. Deworm first, then vaccinate; take it to a vet for examination and targeted treatment.
Why is my dog not eating and lethargic?
Not eating and lethargy accompany many canine diseases, such as indigestion, internal parasites, anxiety, or infectious disease. Check the body, interact more, and adjust the diet; if it persists, see a vet.
Why does a dog lick the wall?
Licking walls may come from lacking micronutrients causing pica, leading to licking or chewing foreign objects; internal parasites or digestive issues and restlessness can also cause it.
The dog was fine one day, then the next morning vomited the previous day’s food and became lethargic; first food, then white water, and whimpering at night.
These symptoms may be from indigestion, parvovirus, internal parasites, or pancreatitis. Simple indigestion needs fasting and diet adjustment; an unvaccinated dog likely has parvo and should see a vet.
Why would a cat suddenly die?
Sudden death can come from heart attack, stroke, head trauma, extreme stress, acute poisoning, anaphylactic shock, or internal parasites. Toxins or drugs can be fatal and heart attacks strike suddenly, so regular checkups help prevention.
Half an hour ago bloody stool, vomit of white thick undigested kibble
Bloody stool and vomiting undigested kibble mainly suggest GI mucosal injury, internal parasites, or panleukopenia. Sharp items or infection can cause this; these are serious, so see a vet promptly.