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When Can a Mother Cat Be Dewormed After Birth?
A mother cat can usually be dewormed 1–1.5 months after giving birth, once the kittens are weaned. If she has a heavy parasite load while nursing, wean the kittens early or use a lactating-safe dewormer from a vet.
Why is my dog breathing rapidly (panting heavily)?
Rapid breathing has two causes. Physiological: anxiety, fear, excitement, cooling off, or after exercise; short-nosed breeds like English and French Bulldogs and Pugs pant easily. Pathological: respiratory disease, heart disease, poisoning, or weak heart/lungs. If physiological causes are ruled out, see a vet.
My cat’s mouth is swollen and it keeps drooling
Many causes exist for swollen lips and drooling. Main ones: oral issues from tartar, periodontitis, oral tumors or foreign-object injury, needing a mouth check and dental cleaning or extraction; calicivirus oral inflammation, a contagious disease needing testing; and food poisoning or allergy, needing desensitization at a hospital.
Why is my dog not eating and pooping blood?
Blood in stool with no appetite may be parvovirus, internal parasites, intestinal scraping, or poisoning — see a vet. Bone/foreign-object scraps can lightly scratch the gut (try anti-inflammatory first); lethargy+vomiting+no appetite suggests virus/poison; overdue deworming needs a fecal test first.
What Happens When a Dog Has Too Much Phosphorus?
Excess phosphorus in dogs causes thirst, increased urination, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and cramps, and in severe cases is life-threatening. It usually comes from high-phosphorus food or an underlying disease, so managing the diet and treating the root cause are key.
Can a Teddy (Poodle) eat apples?
Yes. Apples are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, aiding gut movement and easing constipation. But not too often or too much — high sugar adds metabolic strain and can cause vomiting or diarrhea. Remove the core: seeds have cyanide.
Signs of a Dead Fetus in a Pregnant Cat
A dead fetus in a pregnant cat can show as low mood, lost appetite, belly pain, stalled or falling weight, delayed labor, and foul discharge. A retained fetus risks uterine infection or toxicity, so an ultrasound or X-ray and prompt veterinary care are vital.
Feeding Your Cat Chicken Liver? Watch Out for Vitamin A Toxicity
Vitamin A is vital for cats but fat-soluble, so excess is stored and builds up to toxic levels — usually from too much liver or stacked supplements. Chronic toxicity causes stiff gait, joint pain, dry skin, coat loss, and gut upset, and the bone damage can be permanent. Feed liver only as an occasional treat and rely on a balanced AAFCO/FEDIAF complete food.
Why is my dog vomiting and having diarrhea?
Usually acute gastroenteritis from bad diet, bacteria, virus, toxin or worms. See a vet to avoid dehydration; treat with anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhea and anti-vomit meds plus fluids. Virus needs interferon; parasites need deworming after; toxin needs induced vomiting and lavage.
What to Do After Adopting a Stray Cat
After adopting a stray cat, take it for a full vet check, then deworm and vaccinate it. Prepare supplies and a safe home, bathe only after it has settled in, and quarantine it from resident cats. These steps help your stray stay healthy and adjust.