Search Results
662 results for “rat poison”
Oriental Shorthair
The Oriental Shorthair is a distinct breed, unexpectedly produced by breeders while developing another cat. They wanted a pure-white Siamese, so crossed Siamese with pure-white cats, producing today's Oriental. Though born in 1962, it was recognized as a new breed in 1972. Its appearance is close to the Siamese but differs greatly in coat color.
Why Does a Lump Appear Under a Rabbit’s Throat?
A lump under a rabbit's throat may just be a dewlap, but it can also mean ringworm, infection, or internal heat. Identify the cause before treating.
My two-month-old dog ate some pork from my pork patty on a walk, played, then vomited it, and later her face swelled and one ear drooped-what happened?
Vomiting then facial swelling after eating a pork patty may be food allergy or poisoning from additives/seasonings. Severe ongoing symptoms need a vet to confirm allergy and give desensitization shots and fluids; otherwise anaphylaxis is possible. The vet will examine and treat.
My kitten is trembling all over, won’t let me touch it, is uninterested in food, and keeps convulsing—what’s going on?
Constant convulsions and trembling have many causes and are usually critical, needing immediate emergency care and testing. It may be an untreated disease or severe infection (panleukopenia, FIP) causing shock with low temperature, trembling, poor appetite, and convulsions; or poisoning from swallowed toxins with no warning; or low blood sugar from poor diet or gut issues; or nerve problems like epilepsy or brain disease. All need a vet; watch kittens closely and treat early.
Vomiting for two days, occasional episodes, now lethargic with no energy, not eating, only drinking water
A cat that vomits, is lethargic, and loses appetite may have acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, a foreign object, hairballs, kidney failure, hepatitis, parasites, poisoning, FIP, or panleukopenia, among many causes. The best step is to take the cat to a clinic for exams and tests to confirm the cause, then treat accordingly.
Ate banana and cucumber before dinner, then beef; at midnight started panting on and off; why?
Persistent panting can come from overheating, stress, illness, or overexertion. If breathing seems abnormal, a vet check is advised.
My puppy cried all night and is passing blood in stool
Bloody stool in a puppy has many causes: bacterial or viral infection like parvovirus or parasites, diet issues, obstruction from swallowed objects, or drug side effects. See a vet for tests and tailored drugs, diet, or surgery.
My cat is drooling, low-energy, and lying down and seems much thinner overnight
Drooling with lethargy has many causes: stomatitis from mouth disease or calicivirus, upper respiratory infection, pain, rabies, or poisoning and heat stroke. Combine history and an oral exam, but a vet check is best to avoid delay.
My 5-month-old golden-shaded cat has had a runny nose and sneezing for 3 to 4 days, won’t eat, and now has clear mucus from its mouth
Yellow discharge, cough, and drooling suggest calicivirus or herpesvirus, or mixed infection. Test for both at a vet via strip or PCR and treat accordingly. If unavailable, give oral antibiotics such as cefadroxil or doxycycline with antivirals; use an oral antibacterial spray for mouth issues and feed soft food, with fluids if it eats nothing. Also rule out poisoning or foreign objects.
My two-month-old Shiba Inu, just bought, cannot stand on its hind legs and keeps lying down.
Many causes exist for a dog not standing; get X-rays, blood, and infection tests at a vet for fast diagnosis. It may be calcium deficiency (common in pups/seniors), low blood sugar, or dehydration from severe illness. It can also be nerve, bone, low temperature, poisoning, or infection; see a vet.