Search Results
403 results for “upset stomach”
The Samoyed: A ‘Smiling Angel’—but Think Twice Before You Commit
The Samoyed's famous 'smile' is real, and so is its friendliness, trainability, and adaptability. But this breed sheds heavily, needs daily exercise, has a sensitive stomach, and shows its share of health issues—tear stains, dermatitis, heatstroke, obesity, and hip dysplasia. Before you fall for the looks, weigh the work it takes to keep one happy and healthy.
How to Ease Acid Reflux in Dogs
If your dog dry-heaves after meals or brings up white foam or yellow fluid with foul breath, it may not be simple stomach upset—it could be acid reflux, or GERD. The stomach's lower valve relaxes and lets acid creep up the esophagus, which can inflame and even ulcerate over time. Diet changes, vet-guided medication, and a few lifestyle tweaks usually bring real relief.
Should Cats Eat One Food or Rotate?
Feeding one food keeps a cat's gut stable and makes health changes easy to spot, but it risks nutrient gaps, pickiness that fights later prescription diets, and silent formula changes. Rotating broadens nutrition and spreads product-risk, yet sudden or too-frequent switches upset the stomach. The balanced answer is to rotate on a schedule, with a slow 7–10 day transition and a few months on each food.
How Often Should You Rotate Your Cat’s Food?
Healthy adult cats do well rotating their main food every 4–6 months, with toppers or treats of different flavors every 1–2 months for variety. Kittens in their first year, seniors over seven, and cats with sensitive stomachs or illness should change far less often. The goal is to spread risk and avoid long-term gaps or buildup of specific nutrients—done with a slow 7-day transition.
Enrofloxacin for Pets: What It Treats and Key Safety Notes
Enrofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic made for animals. It works by blocking a bacterial enzyme needed for DNA replication, and it is commonly used for urinary, reproductive, digestive, and skin or soft-tissue infections in dogs and cats. It is prescription-only: typical oral dosing is 5–10 mg/kg per day, and several groups should never receive it. Always follow your veterinarian's plan.
How many blueberries can a dog eat per day?
About 10 for a 10kg adult; fewer for small or sensitive dogs. Rich in antioxidants but don't overfeed - it upsets sensitive stomachs.
What to Do When Your Cat Loses Appetite in Summer
Hot weather can drop a cat's appetite, and so can warm or dry food, illness, parasites, moving, or household stress. Keep the environment cool and shaded, offer light wet food rather than hot meals, and place several water bowls around the home so a dehydrated cat can drink anytime. Gentle play and a clean living space help, as does adding a pet probiotic to the food. Favorite toppers like canned food, freeze-dried meat, or chicken can renew interest. If appetite stays poor, have a vet rule out disease or worms.
CoQ10 for Pets: What It Is and How to Choose a Quality Supplement
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble compound that helps cells produce energy, and it is concentrated in the heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. As cats and dogs age, their ability to make CoQ10 declines, which is why it is often discussed as a heart-support supplement. This guide explains what CoQ10 does, which pets are most likely to benefit, how to judge a supplement's real quality, and practical feeding tips — so you can make an informed choice instead of relying on marketing claims.
Can dogs eat watermelon rind?
Dogs can eat watermelon rind, but not puppies or sick dogs, and only in small amounts - a nibble on a hot day helps cool them, yet too much causes diarrhea. Never give chilled rind, since cold food easily upsets a dog's stomach.
Why Your Budgerigar Has Recurring Diarrhea
Recurring diarrhea in budgerigars comes from poor diet, stress, parasite or bacterial infection, or chills. Long transport, fright, or a sudden move stresses the bird and upsetts its gut, usually easing as it settles; probiotics and calming help. Sudden feed changes, overeating, or spoiled food also trigger loose droppings. Parasites, bacteria, or a cold from low temperatures need a vet. A simple home mix of oxytetracycline powder and probiotics can settle mild cases.