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My cat slept, refused food/water, vomited twice (first a roundworm), vet gave half a dewormer pill, but still sleepy, weak, barely eating-is this normal, what should I do?
These signs may be parasite infection, another disease, or dewormer side effects. If no improvement after the vet visit, contact the clinic and describe symptoms; further tests (blood, fecal, distemper) may be needed and the plan adjusted. Keep warm/quiet; try easily digestible warm food carefully.
My dog passed worms the night I brought it home, had soft stool, was anemic at the vet, then vomited two long white worms, got better, but is passing worms again and now won’t eat, only drinks
Your dog likely has a persistent parasite infection causing diarrhea, anemia, and vomiting. After deworming it may pass worms, but if it still passes worms and won't eat, see a vet; causes include heavy parasite load, secondary viral infection, or gut irritation from the medication, which is usually temporary.
My dog has a tick, can I remove it myself and what would a vet cost?
Remove ticks promptly with a tick-specific external dewormer. For one or two, numb with alcohol and pull out slowly with tweezers, never yank lest the mouthpart stays. A vet visit for removal and dewormer is usually cheap; deworm monthly and avoid grass.
Do veterinarians travel for work, and for how long? I study this major and want to know.
Veterinarians do not travel often; trips are usually for work such as visits, meetings, branch support, exchanges, and training. Company-assigned travel counts as business trips and varies in length. Self-funded training trips commonly last one to two weeks and cost the individual time and money.
My dog is injured and we also have a cat — is it a cat scratch, how serious, should we go to the vet?
The nose wound does not look like a cat scratch, which leaves thin bloody streaks; this bald spot suggests an abrasion or fungal skin infection. Usually not serious — treat as a wound for a few days, and if no improvement, get a skin scrape at the vet. Clean with iodine and antibiotic ointment, use a collar, no baths.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Scared of the Vet
Dogs often fear the vet because they dislike being restrained, are bothered by disinfectant smells, or associate the clinic with past pain. Ease their fear with post-visit treats, at-home desensitization, and staying by their side throughout the visit.
Dog Suddenly Vomiting and Refusing Food: When to Go to the Vet
Sudden vomiting with lost appetite can be harmless — hairballs from self-grooming or simple gastritis — or serious, like parvovirus or distemper. Read the vomit: fresh undigested food means overeating or hard-to-digest food; partly digested, unclean food points to gut trouble. Frequent vomiting with no appetite needs a vet.
Does Milk Engorgement in Mother Cats Go Away on Its Own?
A nursing mother cat can develop painful milk engorgement (mammary congestion) when kittens aren't nursing enough or her diet is too rich. Mild cases often resolve on their own within about a week, but severe swelling with hard lumps, scabs, or no improvement needs manual milking, drying-up medication, and a vet visit to avoid mastitis. Gentle massage, warm compresses, balanced feeding, and good hygiene are the main ways to help her recover.
Problem Behaviors in a Cat New to Your Home
A newly arrived cat, especially a kitten, may show stress signs: mild vomiting or diarrhea, constant meowing, hiding, or missing the litter box. Most ease within days, but persistent or worsening signs mean a vet visit.
Key Warning Signs That Your Dog Is Sick
Fever, trembling, lost appetite, labored breathing, constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting can all signal illness. Most are harmless alone, but persistent or severe signs—especially with other symptoms—warrant a prompt vet visit.