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What if water gets into a dog’s lungs?
A little water swallowed into the lungs while drinking is coughed out and is no worry. If water stays, it can cause pneumonia with cough, fever, poor appetite; much water can cause pulmonary edema with breathing trouble, fast heartbeat, cough, weakness, low spirits. Long inflammation can cut lung function, so see a vet for lasting cough or breathing trouble.
After medication the cat still won’t eat or drink; two days on amoxicillin and omeprazole, then vomited yellow fluid once
Vomiting hairballs and yellow fluid is typical of hairball syndrome; try hairball paste to lubricate the gut and pass the ball. Also give an anti-emetic like cimetidine to aid repair and curb acid and vomiting. If no relief or low spirits, fever, etc., see a vet to rule out other causes.
What are the signs of a sick hamster?
A sick hamster usually shows low spirits, poor appetite, little movement, and messy fur, with other signs by disease. Gut parasites or bacteria bring soft stool, diarrhea, and wet fur around the anus; injury brings skin damage and limping; a cold brings fever, runny nose, tearing, and red eyes.
My dog vomited a white substance, not foam
Vomiting pale foam can come from indigestion, poisoning, parasites, pancreatitis, virus, or acute gastroenteritis. For few episodes, fast half a day, then give probiotics and bland food in small meals. If vomiting continues with fever or low spirits, see a vet to find the cause.
Why is my cat breathing heavily?
When a cat pants hard, check its spirits. If normal, it may be from choking on water or overexercise and will recover soon. If spirits are poor with rapid panting, it may have a respiratory disease; take it to a vet. Provide a comfortable, dry, well-ventilated environment.
A bird cannot fly, plucks and loses feathers heavily
Heavy plucking with regurgitated grain may be from heat, as hormonal birds get anxious and pull feathers; regurgitation in heat is normal if spirits and droppings are fine. Plucking can also mean mites, bacterial skin disease, or parasites, and regurgitation can mean gut upset or enteritis. Spray mite prevention, clean the cage and food daily, and keep things sanitary.
Free-roaming rural cat loved raw bones, vomited; after food change it won’t eat, gets thinner, nose pale, testicles shrank
The cat is thin from poor nutrition intake; the new food dislike may be smell, so try another brand. Past vomiting also suggests chronic gastritis, parasites, or chronic pancreatitis, so a vet check and regular deworming are advised. Pale nose, shrunk testicles, and low spirits may relate to malnutrition or age.
New dog had dry nose, harsh cough, cool ears, soft stool
A new dog with dry nose, harsh cough, and cool ears may not just have a cold; suspect distemper or kennel cough. Many pups come from messy breeding with disease, sometimes suppressed by stimulants so they look fine, then crash in days, the so-called weekend dog that often dies within 7 days. Screen for viruses first; if only a cold, use doxycycline or amoxicillin-clavulanate.
My cat was vaccinated today (third shot) and shows a stress reaction but is lively
Some cats show stress after vaccination, like diarrhea, low spirits, poor appetite, sleepiness; this is normal and usually resolves in 3 days. If it lasts or worsens, see a vet. Long diarrhea needs fluids for dehydration. Severe stress needs prompt care.
My cat meows at midnight, cries when confined, likes to jump on the bed; is it in heat and what should I do?
Midnight meowing is not always heat; in heat a cat is affectionate, raises its rear, wants to escape, sprays, and calls, but stays normal in spirits and appetite. If it also has poor appetite, low spirits, or sleepiness, it may be unwell. Observe closely; if abnormal, consult a vet. A new cat may cry from unfamiliarity, so use toys or pheromones to soothe.