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My dog suddenly died this afternoon after running in circles six times, then lay still.
Circling then sudden death usually signals acute encephalitis from distemper, bacteria, or tumors, showing restless running and collisions. Foaming or convulsions may instead indicate poisoning. Common causes include human meds, rat poison, or pesticide-contaminated plants.
My dog is vomiting and has diarrhea, throws up everything within minutes, and has bloody stool; might be coccidia. Given smectite, Yunnan Baiyao, omeprazole, then coccidia meds; now energetic.
These signs suggest acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from digestion, toxins, parasites, or infection. Unvaccinated dogs need a virus screen; vaccinated ones can be observed. With frequent vomiting, withhold food and water six hours before medicating.
Could my dog have been poisoned? It had a seizure, its mouth stayed clenched, and it died a few hours after a vet visit.
A dog that has a seizure followed by locked jaws and dies soon afterward could well have been poisoned. It may have ingested rat poison or insecticide-contaminated material outdoors that affected its brain nerves.
Will eating water lily leaves poison my cat?
Water lilies are not toxic to cats, so eating the leaves usually won't cause poisoning. Still, see a vet if the cat shows discomfort. Keep toxic plants like lilies, azaleas, and carnations out of reach.
What happens if a dog drinks expired milk?
Expired milk can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and digestive upset in dogs, and in severe cases may lead to acute enteritis or pancreatitis. The lactose and bacteria in spoiled milk are the main culprits. If your dog drinks expired milk, monitor it closely and see a vet if symptoms appear.
How is mild liver damage in cats treated?
Mild liver injury is treated by finding and addressing the underlying cause, such as toxins, drug overdose, or hepatitis. Supportive care includes liver and kidney protection, fluid therapy, and follow-up blood tests. Avoid injury because low platelets make bleeding hard to stop.
How can I raise a native (farm) dog well?
Pick a healthy 2-3 month pup, feed balanced food on schedule avoiding grapes/onions/chocolate, do simple training, and vaccinate plus deworm for health.
What happens if a dog eats a little onion?
A little onion may not poison but watch closely. Onions contain propyl disulfide that destroys red blood cells, causing bloody urine, anemia, jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting, low appetite, even death. Go to a vet at any abnormal reaction.
My dog keeps vomiting and throws up white fluid.
White foam can come from eating too fast, bad food, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, poisoning, parasites, or infection. Fast 6 hours with probiotics; if it continues or other signs appear, see a vet.
Why is my cat crying out and unable to stand?
Causes include low blood sugar, hypothermia, poisoning, pain, or bone abnormality. Get an X-ray at the vet; if unavailable, warm it and give glucose, and see a vet if no improvement.