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What does hamster soft stool look like?
Normal droppings are dry and dark; soft stool is watery, mushy, smelly, and more frequent in small amounts. It may signal diet, stress, infection, or organ disease—treat promptly.
What does a hamster cold look like?
A hamster with a cold may sneeze, have a runny nose, poor appetite, lethargy, rapid breathing, and nasal congestion. Eyes may redden, swell, tear, with inflammatory discharge. Move it to a warm, sheltered spot, give water, keep the diet light. For worse cases, a little isatis root powder and a small-pet anti-inflammatory medicine help.
What happens if a dog eats a cat?
Possible: house dogs used to a single diet may get digestive upset (diarrhea, vomiting, bloating) from suddenly eating cat meat. Swallowing hair, bones, indigestible parts can cause gut blockage needing emergency surgery. Cats may carry parasites (roundworm, tapeworm, fleas, toxoplasma); the dog risks infection.
What does turtle white-eye disease look like?
White-eye disease is common in turtles: eye inflammation and swelling with a white discharge covering the eye so it can't open. The turtle may rub its eye, become restless, move less, eat less, tip its head up, and breathe fast. Severe cases add nasal pus, refusal to eat, weight loss, even death. It's linked to poor water, lack of UV, bad diet, crowding, or fighting. Treat with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and improve the habitat.
Dewormed once but cat still eats little and loses weight
Poor appetite and weight loss have many causes from stress to disease like parvovirus or liver issues. If sudden and unclear, a vet check is best.
What happens if a Teddy eats greasy food?
Greasy food can cause indigestion, vomiting, or diarrhea in a Teddy and may trigger gastritis, pancreatitis, or obesity. It also worsens skin issues.
Why does a cat overeat?
Overeating may be psychological - stress, anxiety, or pressure relieved by food. A diet change or a rescued stray's fear of scarcity also spikes intake; a sudden appetite jump can signal disease, so see a vet.
What are the symptoms of diabetes in cats?
Main signs are excessive drinking/urination, rough coat, strong appetite with weight loss, and low energy. Not all signs appear; suspect it, get tested. Diabetes is not curable but needs long-term diet control and medicine.
What causes a cat to become thin?
Weight loss can come from gut problems, diet, stress, parasites, or poor nutrition. Gut infections and disease hurt absorption; poor diet lacks nutrients; stress cuts intake. Find the cause to respond.
My cat has foamed at the mouth for three days but eats normally; the vet said to keep observing.
Foaming has many causes, but with normal appetite diet is likely the culprit—indigestible food or protein intolerance. Change the diet; if it continues, suspect disease and treat promptly.