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Why is my hamster suddenly lying on its side motionless?
A hamster on its side, still, may be poisoned, low blood sugar, oxygen lack, pseudo-hibernation, or ill. Cold triggers pseudo-hibernation that can kill fast; warm it and see a vet if weak.
What happens if a dog eats an apple?
Dogs can eat apples for vitamins and fiber, but avoid the seeds (cyanide) and large amounts that cause tummy upset; diabetic dogs get only a small piece.
Why is my dog trembling all over?
Whole-body trembling can be cold, weakness, pain, anesthesia recovery, fear, nerve signs, or low blood sugar. Warm or comfort as needed; see a vet if it continues.
What happens if a dog neither eats nor drinks?
Long refusal of food and water causes low blood sugar, dehydration, weight loss, and organ failure, even death. Find the cause and see a vet; fluids come first.
My dog walks okay but sways when standing, drinks water, and has a poor appetite. What could be wrong?
Unsteady standing and poor appetite in a dog can have several causes, including low blood sugar from not eating and mineral deficiencies. If glucose water does not help, a veterinary check is advised.
What happens if a dog gets too hungry?
A ravenous dog may show low blood sugar (lethargy, weak limbs, low temperature, shaking), scavenge bins or chew furniture, and turn anxious or aggressive. Long hunger also disrupts digestion and causes ulcers.
Kitten threw up clear fluid, then only drinks water and won’t eat, now trembling, tongue out, weak limbs, can’t stand – what’s wrong?
Weakness and shaking after not eating is usually low blood sugar - try glucose or honey water and keep warm. If vomiting continues after eating, see a vet; vomiting plus no food can be life-threatening.
What happens if a dog eats raw potatoes?
A little raw potato is harmless (starch/sugar for energy), but too much causes soft stool, bloating, and pain. Raw potatoes contain solanine; excess can poison with diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, coma. See a vet if abnormal.
Why is my cat crying out and unable to stand?
Causes include low blood sugar, hypothermia, poisoning, pain, or bone abnormality. Get an X-ray at the vet; if unavailable, warm it and give glucose, and see a vet if no improvement.
How do I add yeast to a fish tank?
Dissolve yeast in 30°C warm water with a little sugar, seal 1-2 days at room temp until active with surface bubbles, then pour slowly in. Water gets cloudy briefly—normal. Over time it improves. Don't use any bactericide, to avoid killing the yeast and its bio-balance.