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How do you know a dog’s pneumonia is improving?
Improving pneumonia shows as: temperature returning to normal; appetite, steady breathing and spirits recovering; reduced coughing, especially at night. Outcomes vary by case, so once diagnosed seek prompt vet care and follow instructions.
First vomited chicken breast, then yellow fluid with foam twice—what to do? Still active today, slept after vomiting
Vomiting after chicken breast and egg yolk is likely overeating causing acute gastroenteritis; kittens' immature digestion struggles with these. If alert, fast and observe with bismuth carbonate and cimetidine (protect mucosa, reduce acid); then probiotics. If no relief, see a vet.
My kitten has abnormal stool—sticky paste with the rear protruding
The photo shows unformed stool with jelly-like intestinal mucosa, usually diarrhea from diet, indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites or panleukopenia. If infrequent and alert, give probiotics and small frequent bland meals; if persistent, use intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-diarrhea meds (bismuth carbonate, cefadroxil) 3-5 days, then deworm. If frequent with lethargy/vomiting, see a vet.
From the evening of 8/4 she vomited for the first time—whole kibble came out—then we fasted her; on 8/5 she drank a little water and ate little, I gave her a cat treat strip, then early 8/6 she vomited again and soon had diarrhea. She is in a new environment, unvaccinated and undewormed—what is wrong?
Frequent vomiting and diarrhea are usually gastrointestinal issues. Causes: 1) diet change or unsuitable food plus new-environment stress; 2) infection/parasites since unvaccinated/un-dewormed (roundworms, tapeworms); 3) infectious disease (panleukopenia, coronavirus). If alert, fast 12-24h and give probiotics/anti-diarrhea; if no relief, see a vet urgently given no vaccines/deworming.
My cat’s eyes are a bit red, a bit cloudy and hard to open
Red, cloudy, hard-to-open eyes may be conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation, allergy, bacteria or virus. If the cat is otherwise well, fit an Elizabethan collar, wipe discharge with saline, and apply antibiotic eye drops (e.g., neomycin sulfate) 3-5 times daily; keratitis needs recovery drops or artificial tears. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.
My dog is weak in all limbs and listless after diarrhea—what should I do?
Diarrhea followed by limb weakness and low spirits may indicate mild dehydration; give rice porridge or warm sugar-salt water for fluids and electrolytes. Try pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. If no improvement in half a day to a day, or diarrhea returns, see a vet to rule out parasites or distemper/parvo/coronavirus.
Why is my sugar glider trembling?
Sugar gliders may tremble when scared or just waking up; keeping them warm is usually enough. But persistent trembling, especially weak trembling of the hind legs, may signal calcium deficiency and requires prompt supplementation. Trembling with limb weakness can also be a sign of a cold, often with loss of appetite, lethargy and sneezing.
My cat has yellow eye discharge and vomiting; I bought a lily a week ago, discarded it after learning it’s toxic—are these lily poisoning symptoms? Vomiting started only yesterday.
With vomiting and heavy eye discharge plus lily exposure, chronic lily poisoning is possible. Lily poisoning causes persistent vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, and severe kidney damage that can be fatal within a week. If vomiting is the only sign and the cat is otherwise normal, treat symptomatically for GI disease and monitor.
Why does a cat foam at the mouth after eating fish or drinking milk?
Foaming after fish or milk may be food sensitivity or allergy, since cats cannot tolerate lactose in milk and some fish upset the stomach; it may also be food poisoning from toxic fish or dairy, or overfeeding causing acute gastritis. Stop these foods and see a vet if the cat is lethargic or keeps vomiting.