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My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
My dog is weak in all limbs and listless after diarrhea—what should I do?
Diarrhea followed by limb weakness and low spirits may indicate mild dehydration; give rice porridge or warm sugar-salt water for fluids and electrolytes. Try pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. If no improvement in half a day to a day, or diarrhea returns, see a vet to rule out parasites or distemper/parvo/coronavirus.
Why does my Bichon’s belly twitch?
Belly twitching in a Bichon can come from encephalitis, distemper, calcium deficiency, or parasites. Encephalitis causes continuous twitching with circling, confusion, and drooling—seek care fast. Calcium deficiency twitching improves with calcium; parasite pain also causes twitching, needing deworming.
My dog has diarrhea; the first few times were only a little loose, and today was its vaccine day but it has diarrhea — if it improves, how many days until it can be vaccinated?
Diarrhea means gut upset from overeating, irregular diet, bacteria, parasites, or infection, and must not be ignored. Vaccinate only after the diarrhea fully improves for 3 to 7 days and a vet confirms the dog is healthy. Check the kibble is sealed and unspoiled, feed regularly twice a day, reduce food and add probiotics during diarrhea, and if no improvement get a fecal or blood test.
My dog vomits and passes roundworms; how many days until the dewormer works, should I deworm daily, how many doses per day, and why no effect yet?
Vomiting or passing roundworms means a worm infection; dewormers kill or expel them. Effects start within hours but full expulsion can take days. For an active infection, dose once the same day by weight, then re-deworm if worms persist until cleared; preventive deworming is monthly. No effect may mean wrong dose, poor product, or wrong drug for the worm type, or secondary enteritis/parvo, so see a vet.
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.
My dog is foaming at the mouth, has no appetite, is lethargic, and won’t eat—what’s wrong?
Many causes. Unvaccinated dogs may have distemper/parvo/corona—see a vet. Otherwise poisoning, acute gastritis, pancreatitis, or parasites; find the cause first. Vomiting risks dehydration—get fluids; mild cases may use pet anti-vomit/antibiotic meds and probiotics. Severe viral/poison/organ cases need emergency vet care.
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
A dog that stops eating may be reacting to heat, spoiled kibble, mood, parasites, or illness. Keep its space cool and bowls clean, give more companionship and tasty toppers, stay on top of deworming, and see a vet if vomiting or diarrhea joins the refusal.
Why Do Arowana Develop Enteritis?
Every arowana keeper wants a healthy, beautiful fish, but beginners lack basics and may care poorly, letting disease occur; enteritis is common. Treat promptly once found. To treat, first know the cause. Our veterinarian details common causes of 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.