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Is it okay for a Tibetan Mastiff to eat duck frames long term?
Duck frames can choke, cut the esophagus or block the gut, and their bone gives little calcium while burdening digestion. Avoid them; use vitamin D3 or pet calcium instead.
How do I treat my cat’s gastroenteritis with diarrhea and vomiting?
For gastroenteritis with diarrhea and vomiting, take the cat to a vet for an anti-emetic shot, then tests to find the pathogen and use antibiotics, gut protectants and antivirals. If a vet is inconvenient, fast half a day, then give antibiotics, anti-emetics, protectants and probiotics.
My cat’s panleukopenia test shows one faint line; the vet said it could also be enteritis – what does it mean?
One line means negative for panleukopenia; two lines means positive. But with suspected symptoms, get a professional diagnosis at the vet.
My kitten had ascites that improved, but now vomits after eating and will not defecate for 3 days – suspected bowel obstruction, what now?
Mild obstruction can be managed conservatively with stool-softening food or meds; if it still cannot pass stool, surgery may be needed. With vomiting and weight loss, give fluids and prompt care.
My cat ate leftovers and a few chips the night before last and started vomiting with poor appetite – what’s wrong?
Excess calcium over a short period pushes extra calcium out through stool and burdens the kidneys. Long-term over-supplementation causes hypercalciuria and urinary stones, early cartilage calcification and easier fractures, often with poor appetite and rough coat; keep the diet balanced.
How do I choose a healthy Bichon Frise?
Pick a lively, alert Bichon with no hair loss, eye/ear discharge, swollen anus, soft stool, bad breath, drooling, poor appetite, hot nose or runny nose. Also check its living environment.
My dog ate chicken bones and now vomits and will not eat – is its gut blocked?
Vomiting and refusing food right after chicken bones strongly suggests an intestinal blockage. This is serious; get X-rays and likely surgery to remove the bones.
My kitten is just over 6 jin (about 3 kg); the dewormer dose is one pill for a 4 kg kitten and I gave a whole pill – is that risky?
Dewormers are toxic and can irritate the gut, causing loose stool or vomiting, which is normal and passes. An overdose can poison; watch for signs and see a vet if any appear.
My dog ate carrots and passed whole carrots – why?
The stool looks dry and hard, likely from low water intake or little exercise. Whole carrots mean poor digestion of them; chop and limit them.
My rabbit had sudden diarrhea with little output and is otherwise active – what should I do?
Rabbit diarrhea can come from diet, sudden food change, cold, parasites or enteritis. Adjust the diet, try lactase, and see a vet if it worsens.