Search Results
2129 results for “pet diet”
What are the symptoms of coccidiosis in rabbits?
Rabbit coccidiosis is a common parasitic infection in rabbits. Its common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, decreased appetite, weight loss, and emaciation, and in severe cases it can lead to sudden death. Therefore, timely prevention and treatment are very important for controlling the spread of the disease. Coccidiosis mainly spreads through contact with an environment contaminated by the parasite, especially by drinking polluted water or eating hay infected with coccidia, so the owner should keep the rabbit's diet and living environment clean. If you notice symptoms of coccidiosis, deworm the rabbit promptly.
Why Does Your Cat Have One Eye Smaller Than the Other?
A cat with uneven eyes is not always sick; it can be genetic, or from feline herpesvirus (cat flu), an irritant, injury, heat, or an eye disease like conjunctivitis. Match the sign to other symptoms and see a vet if infection is likely.
Why won’t my tropical fish eat?
Tropical fish may refuse food from environment, health or diet issues. They like warm water; wrong temperature, bad water or crowding lowers appetite. Illness or infection also kills appetite; check the body and stool. Overfeeding or wrong food also causes refusal, so feed reasonably.
My newly rehomed kitten vomits after eating but stool stays normal—what’s wrong?
Vomiting with normal stool has many causes; here likely stress from the new environment plus varied food worsening gut upset. Adjust diet to one soft food in small frequent meals, give pet probiotics and anti-inflammatories, and watch 2 days; if no relief, see a vet for gut check.
My cat hasn’t pooped or eaten for three days—what’s wrong?
With little detail, causes may be slow digestion from low intake or constipation from disease. Constipation relates to weak gut movement, low exercise, little water or poor diet; increase water, add probiotics, honey water or hairball paste, and see a vet if it persists with poor spirits.
A Summary of Reasons a Cat Won’t Eat
A cat not eating is complex, hairballs, illness, indigestion, or disliked food can all cause it. Observe your cat to find the cause, if unsure, see a vet. Our pet care specialists list common reasons to help you judge.
Why Is My Parrot Having Diarrhea, and What to Do
Parrot diarrhea is usually diet or disease. Mild diet cases self-heal or take probiotics; disease cases - salmonella, E. coli, Newcastle, enteritis, chlamydia - need the right drug and isolation. When unsure, try garlic water and warmth, then oxytetracycline, and ask a vet.
What are the symptoms of rabbit stomatitis?
Rabbit stomatitis shows as red, swollen gums, mucosal ulcers, and mouth blisters; because of painful ulcers the rabbit drools and its appetite suffers. Untreated, it wastes away from poor nutrition and may dehydrate and die. Adjust the diet to soft, easy-to-chew food; stomatitis is often from vitamin deficiency, so supplement vitamins.
My dog won’t eat; after drinking a little sugar water it kept vomiting, is weak, now just lies on the floor listless, and tucks its tail between its legs.
Based on your description, the dog already shows limb weakness, listlessness, and loss of appetite, often a chain reaction from a serious illness; it may be dehydrated to the point of shock and needs intravenous fluids to restore blood volume soon. But because the condition is complex, without a detailed history and exams it's hard to determine the cause — take it to the hospital promptly.
Why won’t a mother rabbit eat feed after giving birth?
A doe refusing feed after birth can have several causes. First, after delivery she may eat the placenta, causing indigestion and refusal to eat. Also, postpartum uterine inflammation can reduce appetite. The feed's taste, quality, or ingredients may not suit her. If she stops eating long-term, try adjusting her diet.