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Why Is My Cat Foaming at the Mouth and Having Diarrhea?
Foaming and diarrhea can come from hairballs, gastritis, poisoning, parasites, or viruses. Check the vomit for hair or foreign objects and watch its mood; hairballs need passing, and abnormal behavior warrants a vet visit.
Why Is My Dog’s Scrotum Peeling?
Scrotal skin peeling can be normal shedding of old cells, needing no action. But if accompanied by redness, itching, ulcers, or bleeding, it may signal inflammation, fungus, parasites, or allergy, and a vet visit is needed.
My Puppy Keeps Having Watery, Cement-Like Diarrhea. What Should I Do?
Frequent diarrhea in a puppy is often gastroenteritis or a viral disease, so a veterinary infectious disease screening is advised. If a vet visit isn't possible immediately, withhold food for a day and give anti-diarrhea medicine and probiotics.
Dog had fever and refused food, then after an antipyretic shot eats and is lively but still warmer than usual with very red eyes — what can I give?
After the shot the dog may not have fully defervesced or is relapsing. A vet visit to find the cause is best; treat any underlying disease. If you cannot go, try amoxicillin or a dog fever reducer plus cooling, and see a vet if fever returns.
What Medicine Should I Give a Dog That Vomits?
Vomiting has many causes, so identify the reason before medicating; mild cases from fast eating may just need probiotics. Persistent vomiting requires a vet visit to find and treat the underlying cause.
My dog hasn’t eaten for five days, wants water but drinks with difficulty and breathes loudly
Not eating but drinking usually means the dog is unwell with a serious illness. Drinking difficulty and loud breathing suggest respiratory disease, esophageal injury, or digestive or cardiopulmonary issues. With vague symptoms, a vet visit is urgent; five days without food likely means dehydration, so IV fluids for electrolytes are advised.
Why does my dog have anal pain?
Anal pain may come from blocked anal glands, anal fissures, perianal abscess, fistula, or proctitis. Frequent crying from pain warrants a vet visit; for blocked glands, express and clean them, then treat inflammation.
What does it look like when a dog has a cramp / muscle spasm?
A dog cramp is a sudden involuntary muscle contraction lasting seconds to minutes, with stiff, painful muscles that can injure the dog. Causes include calcium deficiency, muscle fatigue, or seizures, and possibly a viral or bacterial infection aftereffect. Recurring cramps warrant a vet visit.
Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs and How to Fix It
Bad breath in dogs is usually caused by tartar, poor digestion, or an underlying illness. Regular brushing, sensible feeding, and gut probiotics help, but persistent odor warrants a vet visit to rule out gastrointestinal or kidney disease.
Why Does a Dog Suddenly Bark Loudly?
A dog may bark suddenly to warn of a perceived threat, to signal hunger, thirst or a wish to play, or because of pain or discomfort. Persistent pain warrants a prompt vet visit.