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Why is my cat vomiting water?
Vomiting water usually signals digestive trouble: indigestion, infection, or toxins. Frequent vomiting needs urgent vet care; occasional cases can be managed with fasting plus meds and probiotics, then rechecked.
My 14-year-old cat stopped eating 3 days ago; tests show kidney failure. How serious is it?
Cat kidney failure is acute or chronic. Acute can often be treated; chronic is progressive and incurable, needing hydration, diet, and monitoring.
Can cats eat purple sweet potato?
Cats can eat a little purple sweet potato occasionally - it is rich in vitamins, pectin, and minerals that boost immunity and gut motility. But as obligate carnivores with limited plant digestion, too much causes diarrhea, vomiting, gas, and poor appetite leading to malnutrition.
Can cats eat expired cat food?
No - expired cat food, even unopened, can produce aflatoxin and bacteria causing poisoning, vomiting, and diarrhea. Opened expired food is worse, spoiling faster from air contact and creating more harmful substances.
What are the symptoms of encephalitis in dogs?
Canine encephalitis shows neurological signs: unusual excitement, lethargy, unsteady walking, fever, seizures, and limb paralysis. It can follow untreated head injury, toxin ingestion, or infection with mycoplasma, parasites, or viruses. Seek veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Can dogs eat banana peels?
Adult dogs can eat a little banana peel, but not much, and puppies should not (risk indigestion). Small amounts aid bowel movement and relieve constipation. Excess causes soft stools or diarrhea. The sticky inner side warrants a rinse afterward for oral health.
What causes bad breath in dogs?
Dog bad breath comes from tartar, indigestion, or kidney failure. Scale the teeth at a clinic and brush regularly; use probiotics for digestion, and see a vet if kidney toxins are the cause.
Should Rotten Teeth in Senior Dogs Be Extracted? Risks and Aftercare
Rotten teeth in senior dogs cause constant pain and can let oral bacteria spread through the blood to the heart, kidneys, and liver. Severely decayed or infected teeth are usually best extracted. Before surgery, run bloodwork, biochemistry, and a heart ultrasound to plan safe anesthesia; recovery takes about 7–10 days with soft food and mouth care.
Is it good for cats to eat pork liver?
Pork liver gives vitamins, fat, protein, and trace elements and, in moderation, aids night vision. But too much is harmful: high phosphorus unbalances calcium and hurts bones; as a detox organ it holds some toxins and heavy metals, burdening metabolism; excess fat causes obesity.
How do I make a dog vomit (induce vomiting)?
Use soapy water or 3% hydrogen peroxide, but peroxide's strong oxidation can damage the gut lining, so control the dose and rinse with water after to cut residue. Soapy water works better and is easier, but for toxin ingestion don't do it at home — go to a vet for 1% copper sulfate or apomorphine plus other meds to limit organ damage.