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Its belly keeps twitching and its mouth is slightly open.
Poor appetite and dry heaving may come from hairballs, digestive issues, or parasites. Hair buildup can block the gut and cause vomiting; give hairball paste. Gastroenteritis or indigestion can also cause this, so see a vet if unsure.
Yesterday the cat was lively, but today it has no energy.
Lethargy with diarrhea may stem from digestive issues, infectious disease, or poisoning. Withhold food, give broad-spectrum pet anti-inflammatory and probiotics, and see a vet if there's no improvement.
My dog was fine in the morning, but after my afternoon nap it started trembling nonstop when I called it, can’t stand up, just lies down shaking. What’s going on and what should I do?
Trembling and inability to stand can come from calcium deficiency, poisoning, epilepsy, cold, bone injury, or neuromuscular disease. Warm the dog first; if symptoms persist, see a vet promptly.
My dog is six years old, a male, has been vomiting yellow fluid fairly often lately, and yesterday suddenly gasped like asthma, seemed very uncomfortable, then recovered after a few minutes. What’s going on?
Frequent yellow vomit and gasping may be drug side effects, airway blockage, gut issues, or heart disease. An older dog may have heart disease; gasping means breathing trouble and choking risk, so see a vet for targeted care.
My dog’s hind legs suddenly went limp, with no sensation when touched, and it lost bladder and bowel control; now it drags itself when walking. I can’t get home right now, please help!
Hind-leg paralysis with incontinence may stem from spinal or intracranial problems, needing CT or MRI and neurological exams. If a vet visit isn't immediately possible, give pet broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and nerve-support medication temporarily.
It is the second day since the dog came home. Its stool is a bit loose and sometimes has a little blood, but energy and appetite are good. The pet store said it is a parasite issue and told us to come for an injection, but we worry it may have an underlying problem. What is the best treatment? Also, it has no crate yet and likes to sleep on the floor.
Loose stool with blood can be caused by indigestion, internal parasites, or viral infection. For a new dog, a full veterinary checkup is best to confirm the cause; if parasites are the issue, timely deworming plus vet-prescribed antibiotics and gut-repair medication will aid recovery.
This morning my cat suddenly lost fur above its mouth and developed red patches; nothing was there the day before. Could it be ringworm, and what ointment is best?
From the photo, the two ulcers below the nose may be from friction; if the cat isn't vaccinated, calicivirus is also possible. Clean the area with saline, dab with iodine, and see a vet if sneezing or tearing appears.
My cat is in good shape but recently started coughing-like episodes, at first once a day after waking with no nasal discharge, then suddenly worsened to three or four times a day. It turned cold suddenly and research suggests reverse sneezing, but I am very worried.
A cat's reverse sneezing can be caused by a respiratory foreign body, allergic reaction, parasite infection, respiratory infection, or heart problems. Take the cat to a veterinary hospital promptly for examination and appropriate treatment based on the findings.
My dog has a fever and convulsions in both front legs and one back leg, with whimpering, rapid breathing, normal appetite, and can still walk. How should I handle it?
Fever with convulsions may be nerve abnormality, epilepsy, or distemper. Immune activation and dehydration/electrolyte imbalance from fever can trigger seizures. These are dangerous; take the dog to a vet promptly for cause-based treatment.
Dog’s eyeball protrudes from trauma; a pug, 2 days; family won’t allow hospital – can I treat at home?
A pug's protruding eye needs a vet eye exam first. If mild, home eye drops may work but recovery may suffer; if severe keratitis/conjunctivitis/panophthalmitis, hospital care is needed or tissue may die and blind.