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I want to know what kind of bug this is
From the photo, the worm in the dog's vomit looks like a cabbage worm; if the dog was recently free-roaming or fed vegetables, it may have swallowed one and vomited it. Eating bugs is usually harmless and adds protein and fat, but pesticide-exposed bugs can cause digestive problems or poisoning. Avoid such bugs, deworm regularly, and see a vet if symptoms worsen.
My Corgi is fairly fat; last night it was fine on a walk, but this morning it suddenly can’t walk and is trembling a bit
Sudden inability to walk has many causes, possibly neurological or skeletal disease: neuritis, distemper aftereffect, patellar luxation, hip dysplasia. Without distemper-like symptoms, rule that out. Also possible low blood sugar or low calcium, plus brain injury, blood clots, or intervertebral disc disease, often from trauma, aging, or obesity, causing lower-limb numbness and walking difficulty, even incontinence or muscle wasting. Any case needs examination; see a vet promptly.
What happens if a dog eats hormones?
A dog that eats hormones may become agitated, irritable, or anxious, and its appetite may rise or fall causing weight swings. Hormones can cause fluid retention, edema, or ascites, and some affect the cardiovascular system, causing heart disease. If ingested, induce vomiting at a vet and get checked even after absorption.
What causes an enlarged spleen in dogs?
An enlarged spleen may result from liver disease, abdominal disease, or others like cirrhosis, hepatitis, peritonitis, pancreatitis, lymphoma, tumors, or infection. It often comes with fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal pain, fever, rapid breathing, and weight loss. See a vet for cause-based treatment.
What happens if a dog’s jaw is fractured?
A fractured jaw causes pain, swelling, oral bleeding, and difficulty eating. Without timely treatment it can lead to infection, oral disease, and tooth loss. Take the dog to a vet for an X-ray to assess the fracture, then surgical repair and oral fixation, with painkillers and antibiotics to prevent infection.
My cat has a high fever of 40 C, reduced appetite, looks unwell, and its ears, gums, and eyelids are yellow; urine is yellow and nose is dry
Based on your description, the cat shows high fever, reduced appetite, and yellowing of the ears, gums, eyelids, and urine with a dry nose - symptoms that may indicate hepatitis. Feline acute hepatitis brings lethargy, weight loss, and jaundice. Take the cat to a vet promptly for diagnosis; treatment usually combines antibiotics with aminoglycosides.
My cat has many unexplained colored spots in its left eye; they were there as a kitten but seem to be growing – not on the surface but inside the eyeball, visible from the side
Brown spots inside a cat's eye are likely caused by uveitis. You can try eye drops with neomycin sulfate and diclofenac sodium. Since uveitis often reflects internal disease, watch for fever, abdominal distension, or rapid breathing. The spots could also be iris pigmentation that needs monitoring for tumors.
Why does my dog keep dry-heaving?
There are many causes of dry heaving in dogs. Throat discomfort or inflammation, often secondary to respiratory infection, can cause it. A foreign object lodged in the throat causes frequent dry heaving and coughing, while gastrointestinal foreign objects usually bring severe vomiting. Stop feeding and observe; seek veterinary care if it persists.
My dog keeps having breathing problems, retching without vomiting, won’t eat, and its belly heaves with each breath – it’s lethargic
Based on your description, the dog shows abnormal breathing, dry heaving, panting, refusal to eat, and low activity, which may indicate pneumonia, pleural effusion, ascites, heart disease, or similar conditions. It is recommended to take the dog to a veterinary hospital for further examination and targeted treatment. Prompt diagnosis prevents the condition from worsening.
Hit by a Car, Leg Won’t Bear Weight, Then Hind Leg Also Failed
After a car accident with leg paralysis, suspect a fracture or spinal nerve damage. Get a full vet exam promptly and keep the dog still to avoid further injury.