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My cat suddenly lost energy, then vomited, and keeps vomiting blood.
Sudden lethargy and vomiting blood suggest gastric mucosal bleeding (foreign object, ulcer, acute bleeding); if free-roaming, consider toxin like rat poison causing bleeding, lethargy, convulsions. Get to a vet for infectious and blood tests, possibly endoscopy; give anti-emetic, hemostatic, and fluids meanwhile.
My cat won’t eat, is listless, lies down, twitches now and then; I suspect it ate a dead mouse
A dead mouse that ate rat poison can poison the cat, causing breathing trouble, twitching, and bleeding from eyes/nose/mouth in some types. There is often no antidote, so rush to the vet for induced vomiting and gastric lavage, plus specific antidotes like vitamin K for warfarin.
My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
My kitten ate, then a while later foamed at the mouth
Sudden foaming after eating may be from a bitter or irritating thing like medicine, chili, soap, or shampoo — give water and it usually recovers in minutes to half an hour. It may also be poisoning from food, medicine, mosquito liquid, or rat poison needing urgent vomiting induction; or a disease like hepatic encephalopathy. See a vet promptly for diagnosis.
My cat has not moved all day, eaten nothing, looks dying, occasionally spits a little clear water, and barely meows. What should I do?
This is a critically ill cat; the cause needs a hospital exam. Common reasons for lethargy and foaming include gut diseases such as gastroenteritis, obstruction or megacolon; long-term poor diet or stress; internal diseases like liver, kidney or pancreatic disease; concussion, fracture or internal bleeding; and ingesting toxins such as rat poison causing neurological signs.
Why is my male cat peeing blood?
Blood in a male cat's urine may come from urinary disease or poisoning. Male cats have narrow urethras; low water intake raises kidney strain and urine crystals, raising the risk of stones, cystitis, and nephritis. See a vet for frequent, scanty, painful urination. Second, genital injury can also cause bloody urine; check the opening, apply anti-inflammatory cream, and use an Elizabethan collar. Finally, eating onions or rat poison may cause toxic hemolysis; rush to a vet.
Dog Bad Breath: What It Might Be Telling You
A few minutes with your dog and you may notice bad breath—which can mean more than odor. Causes range from dental or gum disease (check for tartar and red gums) to kidney disease (breath smells like ammonia from waste buildup), ingested toxins (including rat poison—see a vet fast), diabetes (a sweet, fruity ketoacidosis breath), foreign objects (fishhooks, stickers) or coprophagia, oral tumors (grow fast, may necrose and smell; get checked), and diet (dry vs wet food each has pros and cons). Brushing often fixes mild cases, but a serious underlying cause needs professional treatment.
Causes and Treatment of Abnormal Bleeding in Cats
There are many causes of abnormal bleeding in cats, including diseases related to platelets, clotting factors, or blood vessels. Although these diseases are uncommon in cats, they can occur at any age or breed. This article explains the causes of abnormal bleeding in cats and how to treat it.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Nosebleed
Today we look at whether dogs get nosebleeds. Note: dogs don't bleed from the nose as easily as people - so if yours does, take it seriously.
How to Help Your Dog Safely Get Through Summer
Summer is here and it is getting hotter; the dog at home gets restless. To get through summer safely, these details must be noted.