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What to Do When Parrot Fish Get Enteritis
Parrot-fish enteritis has several causes, and the signs and cure differ by cause: bacterial, internal parasites, a water swing, or indigestion. Tell them apart by appetite and stool, then bath or deworm - and fix the water when that is the trigger.
Dog ate two meals at once on Oct 29, started vomiting and passing blood on Oct 30, got two antiviral shots. Now more energetic but still passing blood and vomiting white mucus.
Blood in the stool and white mucus in the vomit indicate intestinal injury from parvovirus, coronavirus, parasites, or acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Get the dog to a vet for diagnosis; hospitalization is best for parvo or corona.
What should I do if my cat has internal heat (heat-related symptoms)?
When a cat has internal heat, it usually shows a dry nose, increased eye discharge, yellow urine, hard stools, bad breath, and redness inside the mouth. Adjust the diet promptly with bland, cooling foods like mung bean soup and increase water intake.
What happens if my dog has worms (internal parasites)?
Internal parasites usually cause poor appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, scooting, and dry coat. Worms can damage the intestinal lining, leading to blood, jelly-like mucus, and eggs in the stool.
Causes and Solutions for Dog Hiccups
Like people, dogs get hiccups - a diaphragm spasm. Harmless but uncomfortable, and there are many causes. Here we explain the causes and what to do.
Is it okay to feed a Rottweiler raw meat?
Raw meat may carry bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens that can cause soft stools, diarrhea, and indigestion in Rottweilers. If feeding raw meat, ensure source and quality, and feed in moderation to avoid excess fat and obesity-related disease. Cooking the meat first is generally safer.
My cat used to eat a lot, but after 15 days of boarding he’s lost a lot of weight, won’t eat or drink, has bloody diarrhea, is lethargic, curls up in bed, and his nose is dry and pale.
Based on your description, the symptoms after boarding — weight loss, no eating/drinking, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, dry pale nose — may reflect a secondary disease from lowered immunity. Intestinal bleeding or anemia is possible, so see a vet promptly given the severity.
Why Does Cat Poop Smell So Bad?
Foul-smelling cat stool is usually caused by poor diet, not drinking enough water, parasites, or weak digestion. Switching to a digestible food, encouraging drinking, keeping deworming on schedule, and supporting gut health all help reduce the odor.
How Long Can a Rabbit with Diarrhea Survive?
A rabbit with acute diarrhea can die within hours to a day or two, while chronic cases may last about a week. Causes include watery vegetables, chills, bacterial infection, and coccidia. Withhold food, keep it warm, or see a vet depending on the cause.
My dwarf hamster can’t stand, keeps its face on the ground, abdomen is wet, keeps licking, eats little, can’t rise to drink – I have to hold it to give water
A hamster with a wet abdomen and inability to stand may have a bone problem with incontinence; take it for an X-ray and treat by its condition. It may also have wet tail disease, with frequent watery, foul stool and weakness, needing treatment of the primary disease plus oral antidiarrheals, probiotics, and fluids.