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What happens if a dog often eats cat food?
Regular cat food causes indigestion, liver damage, and taurine toxicity. Cat food is high in protein and taurine, which dogs need little of; long-term use risks taurine overdose.
My cat licked fipronil flea medicine and foamed at the mouth, will it die?
Licking fipronil flea medicine can poison a cat and be life-threatening; a small amount may be broken down by immunity, but larger amounts without treatment cause violent vomiting, seizures, and lethargy. Chronic signs are poor appetite, lethargy, weight loss, so see a vet and run liver and kidney tests. Apply topical medicine along a line on the skin; if it lands elsewhere, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking.
What happens if a dog eats moldy cake?
Moldy cake can cause food poisoning from molds like aflatoxin, with vomiting, diarrhea, and liver damage. Cake's sugar and additives also burden the gut, and chocolate or nuts can poison. Watch closely and see a vet if abnormal.
What happens if a dog eats too much medicine?
Too much medicine easily poisons a dog, first causing digestive upset and harming the liver. Usual signs are bellyache, diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite, and lethargy. The drug then burdens the kidneys via the liver, causing damage, proteinuria, or jaundice.
Can I feed frozen pig liver to a Caucasian?
Feed a little thawed, steamed/boiled frozen liver to avoid bacteria/parasites; add a few grains of salt only, no seasoning. Do not feed only liver—mix chicken, beef, duck and fruits/veggies for balance. Long-term liver risks vitamin A toxicity.
Can a lactating cat be dewormed?
No, a nursing cat should not be dewormed; the drug's toxicity passes through milk and can poison kittens. Deworm before breeding, then resume after weaning. If parasites appear while nursing, wean early and use formula or vet-guided deworming.
Can dogs eat cat treats (cat sticks)?
Dogs can eat cat sticks, but not often or in large amounts. Cat sticks are high in taurine, which dogs barely need; excess can build up and even cause taurine toxicity. Use dog treats instead.
Why Is My Cat Lethargic After Deworming? Normal vs. Emergency
Mild drowsiness and reduced appetite after deworming are usually normal — the low-toxicity drug is metabolizing and the cat may be stressed. These fade within 24–48 hours. But if lethargy lasts over 2 days, or comes with vomiting, diarrhea, breathing trouble, or tremors, it may be an allergy, wrong dose, or hidden illness and needs a vet.
Why don’t sharks eat manta rays?
Sharks usually don't eat manta rays because mantas are very strong and somewhat venomous, so sharks don't easily provoke them. The manta's toxin is in the tail spine; when threatened it stabs enemies, which can stun other animals. A human stabbed may get swelling and skin shedding, and severe cases faint; seek care at once.
Which Plants Are Toxic to Turtles?
Many keepers plant greenery in a turtle tank for visual appeal, but some plants are toxic to turtles—such as clematis, snapdragon, lilies, and daffodils. Keep turtles away from these. For safe decoration, plant duckweed or pumpkin vine instead.