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My puppy passed worms after deworming medicine—is that okay?
Passing worms after deworming is normal, meaning a heavy parasite load and the drug is working. Deworm again in 10–15 days to clear remaining worms and newly hatched eggs. Puppies need monthly prevention; adults every 1–3 months. Avoid raw food.
What causes soft stool in a chinchilla?
Soft stool comes from poor diet, stress, environment change, or health issues. Too much watery food causes indigestion; chinchillas startle easily and get stress soft stool/vomit; bacterial or parasite infection also causes it.
Why is my cat vomiting brownish fluid?
Brownish vomit may be poor digestion, panleukopenia, parasites, or pancreatitis. Fast and give probiotics for digestion; deworm for parasites. See a vet if no improvement.
My cat has not eaten for days, only drinks, and is lethargic
A cat that eats little or vomits after eating often has gastroenteritis; try a pet anti-inflammatory. Parasites or pancreatitis can also be the cause. See a vet if it does not improve.
Previously the dog ate a chicken a day; for the past month eats very little and is very low; do not know why
Causes of a German Shepherd's anorexia and low mood include indigestion, parasites, and monotonous diet. Long-term greasy meat burdens the gut.
My dog ran to the toilet in its sleep and vomited white fluid – why?
Vomiting has many causes including parasites, poisoning, gut damage, gastroenteritis or viral infection. For ongoing vomiting, see a vet to find the cause; deworm if parasites are the trigger.
What if a pregnant dog eats dewormer?
Dewormers are not advised in pregnancy because their mild toxicity can upset the gut and, in overdose, harm the fetuses, even causing stillbirth, deformity or abortion. Use low-toxic external products or vet-guided safe drugs.
What sea fish can a puppy eat?
Puppies can eat boneless salmon, tuna and cod, rich in unsaturated fat, protein and minerals; feed cooked fish and deworm if raw is given.
My dog pooped out worms after eating goldfish and still does after dewormer.
The worms are likely tapeworms from severe internal infection. Deworm with praziquantel or benzimidazole drugs, repeat in two weeks, and deworm every 3 months.
My rabbit came back from a friend’s house skin and bones.
A rabbit in a new place may stress, eat less, and lose weight; gut upset or parasites can also cause this. Adjust the gut and deworm if needed.