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Appetite dropped from the day before yesterday; eats little hay and pellets, little water. Yesterday I gave water with lactic acid bacteria; today it drinks more but still little hay/pellets. Small, black droppings; today more than yesterday. No bloat or impaction, belly soft. Activity normal, lots of shedding, given hairball paste.
Small black droppings and low appetite suggest constipation or hairballs, often from low water intake. Increase water and feed high-fiber timothy or rye grass to aid gut movement and passage.
What happens if a cat eats a mouse?
In moderation, mice offer nutritional benefit, but poisoned rodents cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and blood in stool. Mice also carry bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, and parasites like fleas and ticks, causing gut and skin disease.
Is it normal for a dog to have diarrhea at least once a day?
Normal stool is formed; daily diarrhea suggests digestion issues from poor diet or internal parasites. Check food quality, use high-quality kibble with meat and veggies, deworm regularly, and see a vet if it continues.
What happens if a Pomeranian eats too much?
Overeating causes diarrhea, soft stool, vomiting, gas, and pain; frequent vomiting can lead to gastroenteritis and pancreatitis. Regular overeating causes obesity and related diseases, and exercise after big meals risks gastric torsion.
What Are the Symptoms of Intestinal Obstruction in Cats?
Signs include lethargy, vomiting, no appetite, pain, and little sticky stool. X-rays confirm cause and location; hairballs may pass with medication.
Kitten Has Diarrhea, Retches, Won’t Eat
In kittens this is likely indigestion, gastritis or hairballs. Try probiotics; check stool for fur and use hairball paste if found. See a vet if no relief.
What Happens If a Dog Is Constipated?
Constipation brings fewer, hard stools, painful straining, poor appetite, lethargy and a hard, full belly. Severe cases can fully block the gut or cause megacolon and toxin buildup; see a vet.
Cat’s Belly Is Hard and Swollen
A hard, swollen belly usually comes from hard-to-digest food or constipation. With normal stools lately, keep observing; if it persists or other causes like parasites appear, see a vet.
What Does Hamster Poop Look Like?
Hamster droppings are granular, black or dark brown, pea-sized, smooth and firm. Soft or residue-filled stool signals poor digestion or infection; adjust diet and keep clean.
Why Must a Dog Fast Before an X-Ray?
Food creates gas and stool that blur abdominal X-rays. Fasting gives clearer images and avoids harm; follow the vet's no-food instruction.