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This morning my cat vomited clear sticky fluid like saliva dripping from its mouth, threw up kibble once, later drank a little water and slept, then at 1pm vomited clear fluid still dripping-what’s wrong?
White mucus or saliva vomit usually comes from bitter substances, long hunger, poisoning, stress, hairballs, or severe pain. If saliva flows after vomiting, it may have licked something irritating (mosquito liquid, medicine, insects, chili); rinse the mouth with warm salt water and watch. Empty-stomach foaming means hunger; fast 4-6 hours then feed bland food and probiotics; see a vet if it recurs.
Why does a dog keep sticking out its tongue?
Frequent tongue-out can be heat, excitement, breathing difficulty, or thirst. Move a hot dog to shade with water to avoid heatstroke; after exercise it is normal cooling.
My dog has a red bump; could it be a tick bite?
A red bump may be a tick bite, which often shows a central dark dot (the mouthparts) with redness, itch, or bleeding, and can spread blood parasites. Remove it and deworm; other causes exist too.
My dog has had yellow sticky nasal discharge on one side for a while, antibiotics did not help, could it be teeth or rhinitis or tumor?
Dog nasal discharge can come from a cold, allergy, sinusitis, polyps, or tumor. Clear discharge with no other signs may self-resolve in a week or two, but yellow-green with sneezing or poor appetite needs chest X-ray and respiratory tests; CT or scope if severe.
My dog has a tick, can I remove it myself and what would a vet cost?
Remove ticks promptly with a tick-specific external dewormer. For one or two, numb with alcohol and pull out slowly with tweezers, never yank lest the mouthpart stays. A vet visit for removal and dewormer is usually cheap; deworm monthly and avoid grass.
How long does it take for a dog bitten by a tick to recover?
With active treatment, a tick bite wound can recover in about a week. Tick bites do not heal on their own, so remove the tick and treat the wound promptly to avoid anemia or death. Regular use of a dog-specific parasite preventative is advised.
How long can a dog chew a chew stick?
Limit each chew-stick session to under an hour and offer one a week, or 2 to 3 in teething. Overuse harms teeth and gums.
How often should a puppy have a chew stick?
Give chew sticks daily or every other day while teething, weekly for tartar control. Don't overdo it, and discard old, bacteria-laden sticks.
At what age does a puppy need a chew stick?
Puppies need chew sticks mainly during teething (3-7 months). Offer them moderately and avoid overly hard ones to protect enamel and digestion.
What happens if you pull a tick off a dog?
Pulling a tick off directly may leave its mouthparts broken in the skin, causing dermatitis, skin ulcers, and fever. Ticks can also transmit blood parasites like Babesia through the blood, causing paralysis, respiratory failure, and death. So first apply alcohol or a tick medicine to numb it, then remove it quickly with tweezers.