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My hamster’s bottom is blood-red; red bottom this morning
Red bottom is likely blood scabs from bleeding; locate the source. If from the bottom/abdomen, think trauma or parasites; if from anus/vagina, think blood in stool/urine. Rinse, disinfect, and see a vet.
What happens if I don’t deworm my dog?
Without deworming, dogs can pick up ticks, fleas, lice, mites, tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, coccidia and more. External parasites suck blood and spread bacteria, viruses, and eggs, causing itch, hair loss, and lumps; internal ones steal nutrients and damage organs, causing vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, bloody stool, and anemia. Deworm externally monthly, internally every 2-3 months for adults.
What happens if an Alaskan Malamute eats eggshells?
Eggshells are hard to digest and may cause abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and can carry bacteria and parasites. Shell calcium absorption is poor; use pet calcium instead.
What happens if a puppy eats unsoaked kibble?
Puppies under 3 months should not eat hard kibble; it can cause indigestion, pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in stool. Observe and give probiotics; see a vet if abnormal.
How can a rabbit avoid diarrhea?
Keep the diet clean and avoid overly watery foods. Clean bottles and bowls regularly, limit fresh produce, and deworm to prevent gut parasites.
What happens if a dog eats sweet potatoes?
A small amount of sweet potato is fine and can boost immunity and relieve constipation, but too much causes soft stools, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain.
What happens if a Border Collie eats egg white?
Eating a small amount of egg white will not cause discomfort, but too much can burden digestion and cause soft stools, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Egg white also contains avidin, which affects vitamin H absorption.
What if a sheepdog with parvovirus is left untreated?
Likely fatal. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, fever. Untreated leads to dehydration, anemia and death. Treat promptly with antivirals, symptom care and fluids.
How soon after parvovirus can a dog be bathed?
Bathe only 1 week after full recovery. Parvo causes vomiting, diarrhea, foul stool; treat promptly. After appetite returns and symptoms stop, wait one week post-recovery to bathe.
What if a pet cat is not fed cat food?
No cat food easily causes malnutrition, low immunity, thinness, anemia. Human food burdens kidneys and may cause renal failure. Feed balanced low-salt food like boiled meats and some vegetables.