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Why is my cat vomiting yellow fluid?
Yellow vomit can signal many diseases—acute gastritis, gastric ulcer, panleukopenia, coronavirus, pancreatitis, hepatitis, nephritis. Adjust diet first; if it persists without a dietary cause, see a vet for diagnosis.
Why does my dog keep biting its tail?
Tail biting may be self-entertainment when bored, a bid for attention, or self-soothing when anxious. It can also signal itch or pain—check the tail for abnormalities; if from skin disease, see a vet.
What happens if my dog has an enlarged prostate?
Enlarged prostate is common in senior dogs; it presses on the urethra, causing frequent urination, straining, difficulty defecating, constipation, blood in urine, and painful urination. Severe cases can lead to perineal hernia, so see a vet.
What happens if my dog gets a lipoma?
Lipomas are common benign tumors, more often in senior dogs. Small, slow-growing ones have little effect and usually need no treatment—just monitor. Large, fast-growing, or ulcerated ones may be malignant, causing weight loss, poor appetite, and fatigue, needing prompt vet care.
My kitten has a hard, bloated belly and rapid coarse breathing, but eats, drinks, and is energetic
A hard, distended belly may be constipation—check recent bowel movements; hard or absent stools suggest constipation. Rapid breathing alongside bloating could hint at FIP or a tumor, but those usually also affect spirit and appetite. If it persists, see a vet.
What symptoms does cat kidney failure show?
Cat kidney failure usually brings abnormal urination, thirst, nausea/vomiting, poor appetite, lethargy, and rapid or difficult breathing. It is split into acute and chronic; chronic is irreversible and managed with medication, while acute needs prompt treatment.
Cat Empty-Chewing: Causes and What to Do
Cat owners sometimes notice their cat suddenly chewing on nothing, as if eating air, even when it is not hungry. This behavior, called empty-chewing, can signal oral disease, a foreign object in the mouth, an upset stomach, or a neurological problem. Here are the common causes and how to address them.
A three-month-old kitten had bloody stool when switching food; besides probiotics, does it need anti-inflammatory medicine or something like Mommy’s Love (Bacillus)?
Blood in stool after a food switch may be from an abrupt change or allergy. If stools are formed with little blood, observe and give probiotics; if it persists or blood increases, see a vet.
A golden hamster fell into a drainpipe; when pulled out its belly was swollen, water-filled, and purple, now its eyes won’t open, it won’t eat, lies in the nest, and its body is cold. What should I do?
After falling into a drain, with a swollen purple belly, closed eyes, no eating, and cold body, the hamster likely has an abdominal infection and is at risk. Clean and dry it, keep it warm, and take it to a vet promptly.
Found the cat vomiting in the morning; it trembled a bit lying next to me; stools formed but urinating more.
Vomiting with trembling can stem from gut issues, pancreatitis, parasites, or viruses; gut cramps or pancreatic pain cause shaking. Many causes exist, so a vet exam is best for targeted treatment.