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My cat’s stool has no worms, but white rice-like tapeworm segments often stick to its rear; I dewormed inside and out once in the morning, worms stopped, but by evening they appeared again
Tapeworms are internal parasites needing cat-specific oral dewormers (fenbendazole, etc.); they shed white rice-like egg segments and are stubborn. After deworming, if segments reappear, re-dose, then deworm again in two weeks to clear them. Deworm monthly and avoid raw water, dirty water, and raw meat.
I fed my dog a cola chicken drumstick (no bone, just meat) the day before yesterday; next day it was lethargic and just lay down, less active and ate much less; in the evening it walked a bit; third day more active and eating more, but it makes pre-vomiting motions and swallows/drools. At the hospital it got two shots and oral liquid; no more vomiting but still swallowing and smacking. What should I do? What parts does cola damage?
Cola chicken can harm health—caffeine and sugar are unhealthy; caffeine stimulates CNS and cardiovascular system causing lethargy and fast heartbeat, sugar causes gut upset, vomiting, diarrhea, so avoid cola foods. Your dog's lingering swallow/smack after improvement suggests digestive irritation, throat infection/swelling or oral discomfort; get blood and oral/throat/esophageal checks.
My kitten has abnormal stool—sticky paste with the rear protruding
The photo shows unformed stool with jelly-like intestinal mucosa, usually diarrhea from diet, indigestion, gastroenteritis, parasites or panleukopenia. If infrequent and alert, give probiotics and small frequent bland meals; if persistent, use intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-diarrhea meds (bismuth carbonate, cefadroxil) 3-5 days, then deworm. If frequent with lethargy/vomiting, see a vet.
My 7-month-old male cat—not sure if in heat—constantly secretes coin-sized white sticky fluid from the urethra above the testicles, with a foul smell. Disease or heat? No spraying or mounting.
White sticky urethral discharge with foul smell may be from urinary disease or normal heat reaction; observe urination or get a urinary exam. Possible causes: urethritis, urethral stones, or other urinary diseases like FIC, bacterial cystitis, or tumors. Watch for difficult/frequent urination, urgency, dribbling, blood, or blockage; give more water/wet food; see a vet if abnormal.
My dog started coughing last night, then retching, then vomiting clear sticky fluid with white foam; stool not loose but a bit black; gave anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, and probiotics; still coughing and vomiting about every ten minutes, sometimes productive, sometimes not
Coughing up white foam is usually phlegm from a respiratory infection caused by chills, bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, or chronic bronchopneumonia; retching may be throat discomfort or gut infection. Have the vet diagnose the cause; if not, try doxycycline for cough, plus pet anti-inflammatory, and keep warm. If weak, poor appetite, lethargic, or feverish, check the lungs and rule out contagious disease.
My Cat Fell from the Ninth Floor; the Hospital X-ray Showed Normal Organs, We Observed at Home for Three Days with No Blood in Urine and Normal Eating, but the Vet Said the Hind-Leg Fracture Needs Three Days of Observation Before Surgery. My Family, Who Has Done This Work, Says External Care Is Enough, So We Used Tape and a Small Wooden Stick.
From the X-ray, both the tibia and fibula are fractured, with the fibula displaced. The best treatment is surgical fixation per the vet's instructions. Even considering cost, do-it-yourself bandaging at home is not advised; seek a professional for external fixation.
What happens if I overuse flea and tick spray on my dog?
Overuse can poison—the drug spreads via sebaceous glands into the blood, possibly damaging liver/kidneys or causing nerve signs. Follow label doses; if vomiting, fever, foaming, seizures, see a vet.
Why does my dog always stick its tongue out?
Dogs pant with the tongue out to cool off when hot—move them to shade and give water. Thirst or salty food also causes it; avoid salty human food to protect kidneys and gut.
Why Does Your Dog Have White Sticky Discharge from Its Eyes?
White sticky eye discharge may come from internal heat, distemper, or eye inflammation. Learn to tell and solve it. Our team explains the common causes and handling.
Why does my cat stick out its tongue?
Cats stick out their tongues for cooling, nervousness, intense exercise, or mouth disease (gingivitis, stomatitis, ulcers). A simple tongue-out is usually fine, but with drooling or breathing trouble, see a vet.