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My dog has no appetite, is lethargic, lies down, has a slight fever and bloody, foul-smelling stool – could it be distemper?
Those signs may come from canine parvovirus or distemper, both serious. See a vet for diagnosis; confirmed parvovirus needs hospitalization with antiviral and supportive care.
What does a normal Golden Retriever stool look like?
Normal stool is yellow-brown or brown, log-shaped, firm but not hard, with a mild smell. 1-4 bowel movements a day is normal; sudden soft, smelly or absent stool signals gut trouble.
My dog had yellow liquid stool from yesterday to today – what’s wrong?
Loose yellow stool can be indigestion, enteritis, parasites or gut flora upset. Brief cases are often diet; see a vet if it persists to find the cause.
My cat has yellow, very loose stool – what should I do?
Loose stool can be parasitic enteritis, a virus or indigestion. Try pet anti-diarrheals and probiotics with light food; see a vet if it worsens after 2 days.
My 2-month-old kitten has had soft stool with blood, then diarrhea after a food change – how much smectite and should I fast it?
Long diarrhea can warrant a one-day fast with glucose or fluids to avoid dehydration. It may be sudden diet change, parasites, bacterial enteritis, stress or panleukopenia; test first.
My dog sleeps a lot, will not eat or drink, and has soft stool – what’s wrong?
Lethargy, no appetite and soft stool can be enteritis, parasites or a virus. Try probiotics; see a vet if it worsens.
Why are there worms in my puppy’s stool?
Worms in stool mean an internal parasite infection like roundworms or hookworms. Deworm with a weight-based dose; a second round may be needed.
My dog vomited undigested yellowish food and has blood in its stool – what’s wrong?
Vomiting undigested food with bloody stool suggests enteritis or parasites, and possibly parvovirus. See a vet; if delayed, use pet broad-spectrum meds at home.
My dog had two loose stools, was not fed since purchase, the owner said it may be chilled, but it smells fishy. Could it be parvo?
Watery diarrhea may be indigestion, chill, or parasites, but parvo is possible. Try pet anti-inflammatory and probiotic meds, and use a parvo test strip; bloody tomato-like stool means urgent vet care.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, then vomited yellow fluid at night, had loose stools, drank cold water, improved with injections, but relapsed when stopped. Now it will not eat and is listless.
Recurring vomiting and diarrhea with appetite loss suggest gastritis or digestive disorder needing a vet diagnosis. Guessing at medication can harm the dog.