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Why is my dog refusing food and water, foaming at the mouth, and losing weight after two days—what medicine should I give?
Refusing food and water while foaming at the mouth can result from poisoning, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, infectious disease, or internal parasite infection. After two days of symptoms your dog is at risk of dehydration. Take it to a veterinary clinic for diagnosis and the proper treatment plan; avoid medicating blindly, which could cause further harm.
My dog ate a coin-sized piece of soap and then vomited—what should I do?
Eating a small amount of soap usually does not cause serious harm, but a larger amount can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite. Give your dog plenty of water to encourage urination and avoid irritating foods. Watch your dog's energy and condition closely; if its state seems off or other symptoms appear, take it to a veterinary clinic.
Can I give my cat smectite (adsorbent anti-diarrheal) and a probiotic at the same time?
Smectite is an adsorbent anti-diarrheal, while the probiotic mainly treats diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion from gut-flora imbalance. Give the smectite first, then the probiotic 1–2 hours later; if symptoms do not improve, stop and see a vet.
Can I give my cat smectite and a probiotic together?
Smectite is an adsorbent antidiarrheal used for acute and chronic diarrhea, while the probiotic (Medilac-Vita) treats diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion caused by gut flora imbalance. It is generally best to give smectite first, then the probiotic 1–2 hours later. If symptoms do not improve after medication, stop treatment and take your cat to a veterinary clinic.
My older cat died of feline panleukopenia; today the kitten vomited — long and tubular, a bit like cat food. What should I do?
If the older cat died of feline panleukopenia (feline distemper) and the kitten shares the same environment, the kitten is at high risk of infection. Panleukopenia virus is highly contagious and can survive indoors for months. Isolate the kitten and take it to a vet promptly if symptoms appear.
My older cat died of feline panleukopenia and now the kitten is vomiting long, kibble-like bits—what should I do?
If the older cat died of feline panleukopenia and the kitten shared the same environment, the kitten is highly likely to have been infected, since the virus is extremely contagious and can survive indoors for months. Isolate any infected cat immediately and keep other cats away from the area. Because the kitten is already showing symptoms, take it to a veterinary clinic promptly for examination and treatment.
My two-month-old puppy vomited worm-like nematodes — is this normal ten days after deworming?
Vomiting visible nematodes means a heavy internal parasite load (roundworms, tapeworms). Redeworm with albendazole or praziquantel dosed by weight; see a vet if other symptoms appear.
My two-month-old puppy vomited worm-like threads ten days after deworming — is that normal?
Vomiting worms means a heavy roundworm or tapeworm infection, and if deworming was done recently it wasn't thorough — another dose is needed. Use an albendazole or praziquantel dewormer dosed by weight, and see a vet if other symptoms appear.
My dog has a dark, soft lump under the eye — what could it be?
A soft lump under the eye may be a cyst or hematoma (often from a knock or infection) or, if well-defined, a growth such as a meibomian adenoma, histiocytoma, melanoma, or squamous cell carcinoma. A vet exam is needed for a firm diagnosis.
My dog has a soft, dark-colored lump under its eye — what could it be?
Without a clear photo a firm diagnosis isn't possible, but a lump under the eye may be a tumor (e.g., meibomian adenoma, histiocytoma, melanoma) or a soft cyst or hematoma from injury or infection. Have a vet examine it to confirm the type.