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What should I do if my dog is anorexic and refuses food?
Many causes lead to a dog refusing food, so find the specific reason. Test with canned food, paste, or meat to see if it is just picky eating, and if so retrain its diet and stop human food. Watch for diarrhea or vomiting that signals illness, or check the mouth for objects or dental disease if it tries but cannot eat.
Why is my puppy’s nose dry even though it seems fine?
A healthy puppy with a dry nose is usually normal; dogs often have dry noses when sleeping, just waking, or right after exercise. Offering water quickly relieves it and appetite and spirits stay normal. But if the dry nose comes with lethargy or poor appetite, it may be a health problem needing a vet.
Why does my goldfish have white fuzzy growth on its head?
White fuzz on a goldfish's head is very likely Ich, or white spot disease. Affected fish also show poor spirits, reduced appetite, and low activity. Ich is mainly caused by big temperature swings; adding a suitable amount of malachite green daily usually improves the fish within a week. Keep the water temperature stable.
What are the signs of recovery from canine parvovirus?
Signs of improvement include better spirits and appetite, fewer vomits and diarrheas, fading stool odor with no more blood, improving dehydration, and temperature returning to normal - all pointing to a high chance of cure.
On which day is canine parvovirus most severe?
Parvo is usually worst on days 3-6. The infection cycle is 7-10 days: days 1-2 lethargy and vomiting, days 2-3 fever and gut symptoms, days 3-5 severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. Surviving this stage, the dog gradually recovers.
How Big a Cage Does a Chinchilla Need?
An adult chinchilla needs a cage at least 50×40×60 cm (go bigger rather than smaller, but cap height near 1.5 m to avoid fall injuries), made of chew-proof stainless steel, aluminum, or wood with 2–3 jumping levels, ledges, a house, hay rack, water bottle, and thermometer. Add safe bedding, keep it clean and draft-free, and provide chew sticks.
Is feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) contagious?
FIP is contagious but usually not through direct transmission, which is why it does not spread widely. It comes in 'wet' and 'dry' forms; the wet form is more common, with jaundice, ascites, poor appetite and weight loss, mostly in kittens. The dry form shows nodular growths and vaguer signs like lethargy, low appetite and fever.
How Long Does Postpartum Discharge Last in Dogs
Lochia (post-whelping discharge) normally lasts about a week: bright red at first, fading to pale yellow by days 4-5, and stopping around 7-10 days. If it passes two weeks, or smells foul, or comes with fever or poor appetite, see a vet for infection or retained placenta.
Why Cats Are Prone to Feline Herpes (Cat Flu)
Cat flu (feline rhinotracheitis) comes from feline herpesvirus and hits weak or young cats hard; strays are commonly infected. Signs are sneezing, eye/nose discharge, and fever. The FVRCP vaccine prevents it; isolate suspects and add lysine.
What are the symptoms of a fever in cats?
A feverish cat often shows chills, refusal to be touched, poor appetite, lethargy, shivering, a hot body, and faster breathing. Measure with a pet thermometer; above 39°C means fever. Use physical cooling and see a vet if it persists.