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Both my dogs have blood in formed stool but are energetic – what is wrong?
Blood in stool with normal energy suggests diet, toxins, or infectious disease such as parvovirus. See a vet for targeted treatment.
What happens if cat food gets damp?
Damp cat food develops odors and mold, producing toxins like aflatoxin that harm the liver. Discard severely spoiled food to avoid poisoning.
What happens if a poisoned dog vomits?
Vomiting from poisoning is the body's self-defense to expel toxin; also diarrhea, blood in stool, seizures, lethargy, or odd excitement. Frequent vomiting/diarrhea cause dehydration and electrolyte loss; toxins can damage liver/kidneys. See a vet for detox (lavage, activated charcoal, fluids, antidotes).
What happens if my dog eats amoxicillin by accident?
A small amount of amoxicillin usually causes only mild stomach upset—vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite—that passes soon; give water to help flush. A large amount can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and kidney or liver damage, even organ failure.
My dog suddenly stopped eating; thought it was enteritis, treatment helped a bit but then it stopped eating and became very weak, couldn’t walk. Blood test showed a sudden drop in red blood cells; it just got a transfusion.
Low red-cell count can come from anemia, poor nutrition, toxins, infection, or disease; causes include internal bleeding or chronic illness. Further tests are needed. Ingested drugs/toxins or distemper can also lower red cells and appetite.
What happens if a Teddy (Poodle) eats pig liver?
Occasional pig liver supplements vitamin A, protein, minerals—beneficial. But it's fatty; long-term large amounts cause obesity, raising diabetes/heart/pancreas risks. Liver is a detox organ that may hold heavy metals/toxins—long-term risk. Raw liver may carry parasites/bacteria causing gut upset, diarrhea, vomiting.
What causes kidney damage in dogs?
Kidney damage can come from salty food, accidental ingestion of toxins (heavy metals, rat poison), or fights. Too much salt burdens the kidneys and can cause disease; toxins can cause severe damage or failure; fights may injure the kidneys.
What happens if a dog sleeps in its own urine?
Sleeping in urine: urea and toxins irritate skin causing redness, itching, pain; moist skin breeds bacteria and parasites and eczema. The dog smells of urine and may be shunned. Long-term unhygienic rest can harm mental health (anxiety, depression, behavior issues).
My cat was bitten, got a secondary infection and sepsis, and died during surgery—is that normal?
Sepsis itself has a high death rate, especially pyemia, where bacteria and toxins spread through blood and organs. Surgery also carries risks—anesthesia, operation, post-op infection, complications. Vets warn owners of these beforehand, so while not 'normal,' death during sepsis treatment is fairly possible.
What happens if a cat eats expired sausage?
Expired sausage can harbor bacteria, mold, and toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, even food poisoning (weakness, fainting, breathing issues). Its salt and additives also burden digestion and may cause tear stains, hair loss, and soft stools.