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How can I tell a sick dog from a healthy one?
Tell a sick dog by: poor spirit and low appetite; thin body and dull coat; red, hairless, itchy skin; and abnormal eye, nose, or ear discharge, odd stools, or a dirty anus.
Why does my cat get low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
Causes include stress, cold, malnutrition, parasites, and excessive exercise. Most cats are timid and stress in new environments or around strangers, which can trigger it. Poor-quality food causing nutrient deficiency also leads to hypoglycemia.
My unweaned kitten won’t eat, was weak at the owner’s, improved at mine, but relapsed and is unsteady today
Poor spirit and an unsteady stance in an unweaned kitten are usually from malnutrition or anemia, or a cold causing weakness and appetite loss. Unweaned kittens need only milk or goat milk—increase feeding amount and frequency if underfed. If it refuses food, see a vet.
What happens if I feed adult dog food to a puppy?
Adult food can harm puppies through insufficient nutrition and poor digestion. Puppies need more protein, fat, and minerals; long-term adult food causes malnutrition and affects bone growth. Adult kibble is also larger, harder, and starch/fiber-heavy, causing diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting.
Why Bearded Dragons Stop Eating (and What to Do)
A bearded dragon suddenly refusing food is common, usually from low temperature (they're cold-blooded, need ~30°C, 30-38°C by day), a too-single or too-large diet, or being overfed the day before. Pregnant females also eat less. Raise the temperature and vary food (a 15-18 cm dragon likes 1-1.2 cm crickets); a day or two off is normal.
How Long Until a Turtle with Pneumonia Dies?
If a turtle gets pneumonia and the owner does not treat it in time, it may die in about a month. With prompt care, survival rate is high. Here is how turtle pneumonia leads to death and how to treat it.
What happens if a dog eats poor-quality dog food?
Low-quality food full of starch and fillers can cause indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, and allergies. Missing nutrients lead to malnutrition, while bacteria and mold in bad food may cause gastroenteritis or hepatitis.
What causes loose skin in dogs?
Loose skin in dogs can result from age, obesity, malnutrition, or disease. Aging naturally loosens the skin, while excess fat in overweight dogs can accumulate under the skin. Poor nutrition and parasitic or other illnesses can also affect skin condition.
What happens when a cat has diarrhea?
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, malnutrition, weight loss, and collapse. Causes include indigestion, viral/bacterial infection, or intestinal parasites. For mild cases, give pet probiotics and smectite and keep the diet light. If no improvement or with fever, vomiting, poor appetite, see a vet to find the cause.
What causes hair loss in cats?
Based on your description, hair loss with no other skin abnormality may be from endocrine disorder or malnutrition. Long-term poor kibble or insufficient nutrition leads to thinness and dull coat. Feed quality kibble and a nutrition paste. Endocrine issues like thyroid problems also cause shedding and need vet medication.