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What happens if a cat gets parvo (feline panleukopenia)?
Feline parvo, also called feline distemper or feline panleukopenia, causes diarrhea, vomiting, fever, bloody stool, poor appetite, lethargy, and weight loss in cats. Without prompt treatment, the cat can die from dehydration within 7-14 days. In addition, the parvovirus can survive a long time in the environment and may spread to other cats through saliva, feces, and other contaminants. Therefore, once the owner suspects the cat is infected, take it to a veterinary clinic promptly for testing, begin isolation and treatment early after diagnosis, and disinfect the living environment regularly.
At about 15 days old its size hasn’t changed, and its droppings are small pale-yellow dots.
From the photo, the kitten likely has indigestion, passing undigested stool. Under-one-month kittens need small, frequent feeds—their guts are fragile and overeating causes indigestion. They need food every ~2 hours; too little nutrition means poor growth and malnutrition.
It had diarrhea after eating. For two days I fed chicken breast and broccoli and no diarrhea, then went back to kibble and it had diarrhea again, with gas then a sudden rush.
Diarrhea on kibble may mean it hasn't adjusted to the new food or is allergic to an ingredient. Mix a little kibble into the old food and raise the ratio slowly; switch brands if it persists, using single-protein grain-free hypoallergenic food and probiotics.
Is my cat gagging because of hairball paste, with a sound like clearing phlegm?
Description unclear; likely retching. If after hairball paste, it may be expelling a hairball. The paste lubricates the gut to pass hair via stool; much hair may cause vomiting. Watch for hairballs passed—usually fine. Retching may also be gastric ulcer, acid disorder, gut flora imbalance—try probiotics. If no severe signs, don't worry.
Can my dog have goat-milk powder on its first day home? Online says not if it hasn’t had it before, but I’m unsure.
Goat-milk powder is fine, but first feed what it ate before to avoid gut stress. Pet formula suits pups under 45 days; older ones get softened kibble. Stop and consult a vet if diarrhea appears.
What happens if a dog eats scallions (green onion)?
Scallions can poison dogs: sulfur compounds bind to red-cell hemoglobin, causing hemolytic anemia with tiredness, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, pale gums, jaundice, blood in waste. Large or long-term intake can damage kidneys, even coma, shock, death. If eaten, watch closely and rush to vet if symptoms appear.
What happens if a dog eats scallions (green onions)?
Scallions and related plants (onion, chives, leeks) contain a toxic compound (n-propyl disulfide) that breaks red blood cells and causes hemolytic anemia. If your dog shows drooling, vomiting, red or black stool, weakness, jaundice, or collapse after eating them, go to a vet at once.
What happens if a cat eats expired sausage?
Expired sausage can harbor bacteria, mold, and toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, even food poisoning (weakness, fainting, breathing issues). Its salt and additives also burden digestion and may cause tear stains, hair loss, and soft stools.
How do I help my cat get rid of hairballs?
Ways to help a cat pass hairballs include the following. First, brush the cat daily and clean up loose hair indoors, to avoid the cat swallowing too much hair while grooming or playing and forming hairballs. Second, grow some cat grass at home; its coarse fiber stimulates the cat's throat and stomach and prompts it to vomit the hairball. Finally, regularly feed hairball paste, hairball canned food, or hairball tablets — these products are rich in coarse fiber and oils that promote intestinal movement, soften the hairball in the gut, and let it pass out with the stool.
What happens if a dog is beaten and suffers internal injuries?
Internal injury may show painful whining, reluctance to move, tenderness at the spot, and appetite loss. Organ damage can cause bloody stool or urine; nerve damage may bring confusion, incontinence, seizures, paralysis. See a vet for blood tests, imaging, and neuro exams, then treat per results.