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My cat ate something, then went limp, howled, walked unsteadily and twitched—what’s wrong?
After eating something unknown the cat became limp, howled, walked unsteadily and twitched—likely poisoning from a toxic substance. Identify the toxin and promptly induce vomiting, gastric lavage and detoxify. Once symptoms show, the toxin may be absorbed, so rushing to a vet for IV detox and anti-toxin shots is best; at home, try water and vitamin C.
There are five young kittens just weaned; their mother is a neighbor’s cat but they’ve been in my yard since weaning. This afternoon my brother found a small orange cat lying down, listless, tail puffed and trembling; by evening it had died. I got home at night and found another small orange one foaming at the mouth. I tried to grab it for soapy-water induction but couldn’t catch it. What should I do, what could be the cause, and could it affect the other three tabby kittens? Thank you!! First photo is an older cat photo; the last two are the dead kitten.
In a shared litter, one dead and another foaming at the mouth suggests an infectious disease or poisoning from something eaten. Foaming can come from common digestive disease or poisoning — panleukopenia, enteritis, parasites, or food/drug poisoning. If others vomit, the most likely cause is food poisoning or contagious panleukopenia; all littermates are at risk. Separate them, watch closely, go to the vet, and disinfect the home; store toxins out of reach.
My dog was bitten by a Corgi; it’s been three days, and its behavior is abnormal — it startles easily, sleeps then suddenly jumps up spinning and hiding, though eating, drinking, and bathroom habits are normal. It was vaccinated against rabies as a puppy. Could it have rabies?
A dog bitten by a rabid dog has some risk of rabies infection. Based on your description, the abnormal behavior after the bite could be rabies or nerve damage. If bitten by another dog, take it to the vet promptly to properly treat the wound and get the rabies vaccine; for deep wounds also give a tetanus shot to prevent infection.
How can I make a dog vomit?
If a dog eats something harmful, you may need to make it vomit. Methods: 1. Wrap a finger or chopstick in a towel and gently touch the throat repeatedly to trigger vomiting (don't press too hard). 2. Give it some soapy water, which produces gas in the stomach and stimulates vomiting. 3. Dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide with equal water and slowly syringe it into the mouth; it irritates the stomach to expel food or toxins.
My dog was fine, then at night it suddenly had seizures and kept drooling
Sudden seizures and drooling have many causes: epilepsy, acute poisoning, nerve damage, brain parasites, and more; get a diagnosis and emergency care, as acute causes rarely self-heal. Epilepsy seizures last minutes then pass, keep the dog calm; poisoning needs urgent transport, gastric lavage if caught early. Since seizures already show, toxins are likely absorbed or nerves damaged, so do not induce vomiting, focus on the cause and sedation.
What shots do I need after a cat bite?
If bitten by an unknown cat, get the rabies vaccine promptly and a tetanus shot if needed. A cat may carry rabies, so if unsure, vaccinate to prevent it; a clearly bleeding wound also risks tetanus, so a tetanus antitoxin may be needed.
What happens if a dog bites a toad?
A toad bite can poison a dog; toad skin and fluids hold toxins that enter via saliva, causing drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing trouble, fast heartbeat, fever, mouth inflammation, and pain, even death. The toxins can also irritate airways. Rinse the mouth with lots of water and go to the vet at once.
What plants are harmful to cats?
Many plants are toxic to cats, including lilies, azaleas, kalanchoe, and autumn crocus. The whole lily plant is highly toxic and even a small amount can cause kidney failure. Azaleas contain grayanotoxins that trigger vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling, and can be fatal.
What happens if a cat eats fruit?
Cats can eat fruit but not too much; too much causes diarrhea/vomiting (they're carnivores). Some fruit is harmful—grapes, avocado—contain toxins causing poisoning.
Why does a rabbit’s poop grow white fuzz after sitting long?
Two cases: 1) in damp, stuffy conditions the feces mold, growing white/gray mold with odor; mold harms airways and produces toxins damaging immunity/organs. 2) undigested plant seeds in the feces may sprout white roots in suitable conditions. Clean the cage, use dry bedding, keep dry/ventilated, remove feces daily; see a vet if breathing/appetite issues.