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My puppy’s belly looks bigger but the abdomen is flat, with matted tail and hind-leg fur, hiding and whimpering
A swollen belly can mean pregnancy, ascites, parasites, bloat, gastric torsion, obstruction, or tumor. Feel for fluid versus hardness and get X-rays or ultrasound; if unavailable, treat symptoms supportively while watching closely.
Not eating, keeps vomiting; didn’t yesterday but vomited again today
Causes include acute gastroenteritis or obstruction (from bad food, foreign bodies, hairballs), parasites, viruses (panleukopenia, coronavirus) or internal disease. See a vet for biochemistry if appetite and vomiting persist.
Nine-Year-Old Golden Retriever, Low Activity, Lethargic, Stands and Will Not Sit
Lethargy and a preference for standing signal pain or discomfort from disease. Causes include limb/spine issues or abdominal pain; a vet exam is needed.
Cat Vomited All Its Food Today and Has Blood in Its Urine
Blood in urine with vomiting is most likely from urinary blockage. Signs include licking the penis, frequent litter visits, little urine, and a full bladder.
How long should a puppy with severe diarrhea be fasted?
A puppy with severe diarrhea can be fasted for 12-24 hours until symptoms ease. Since diarrhea can signal infections or obstructions, seek veterinary care for serious or persistent cases.
Homozygous Ebony Chinchilla
The Homozygous Ebony Chinchilla is striking in appearance, as it carries no stray hairs of any other color and is so completely black that its eyes are nearly impossible to find. Because its pure black is far more precious than other colors, it is also relatively more expensive than other chinchillas.
How Long Can a Cat with Jaundice Survive
Feline jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) signals a serious threat to a cat's life and needs prompt treatment. Survival depends on the cause — fatty-liver jaundice can be reversed, but FIP-related jaundice is often fatal without about two months of antiviral therapy. Treatment uses bile-acid liver supplements plus veterinary diagnosis, and post-hepatic cases need surgery to clear the bile duct.
What Are the Dangers If a Cat Eats a Cockroach?
Cats may hunt cockroaches, but eating them risks parasite and bacterial infection, mouth and stomach irritation from the hard exoskeleton, and poisoning if the roach carried insecticide. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or seizures and see a vet if they appear.
Why Is My Dog’s Belly Hard?
A hard belly in dogs can mean constipation, indigestion, a foreign object, gas, or—with lethargy and breathing trouble—ascites or a tumor. Mild cases improve with probiotics, gentle massage, and exercise; serious signs need a vet.
Why Is My Rabbit Suddenly Limp All Over?
A limp rabbit may be from calcium deficiency, low blood sugar, low energy intake, or cold/hard-to-digest food. Tell normal rest (jumps up when called) from pathology (slow, won't move or eat). Hypoglycemia needs warming and syringe-fed glucose water, then a vet. Feed on schedule with hay and pellets, and see a vet for persistent limpness or dry stool.