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My dog hasn’t eaten or drunk for 3 days and is vomiting
Three days of no eating or drinking plus vomiting is an emergency suggesting serious gut disease, blockage, or infection. Seek veterinary care at once.
Dog was kicked in the abdomen, vomited three times, then became listless and fell asleep; is it life-threatening?
Vomiting, lethargy, and sleepiness after a dog is kicked in the abdomen is an emergency that needs immediate veterinary care. Internal injury and bleeding such as torsion or spleen rupture are possible.
Kitten has no energy at all and will not eat or drink
A kitten with pus from the eyes, no appetite, and very low energy may have a serious infection. Eye inflammation, respiratory infection, or digestive disease are possible causes.
Dog does not want to eat and lacks energy
A dog that refuses food and is weak or listless may be sick or unwell. Several common conditions can cause these signs.
A feral cat tore a chick’s leg off and bit off its rear
This is natural predatory behavior by a feral cat, which hunts small animals for food. Protect chicks with secure enclosures and seek veterinary care for injuries.
Dog flipped over at night, suddenly gasped and retched, I thought something was stuck; back pats brought nothing up, recovered after a few minutes then slept; about two hours later the gasping happened again and stopped after a few seconds
Reverse sneezing or gagging can come from an esophageal foreign body, respiratory infection, or cold-air irritation of the nose. Recurring episodes warrant a vet visit.
My cat’s eye is very swollen and I don’t know why
The swollen area covers the cat's nictitating membrane (third eyelid), which may be inflamed along with conjunctivitis. Bacterial infection, trauma, or foreign-body irritation are common causes.
Started yellow urine in June, no blood, heavy panting while sleeping, poor appetite, refusing water, occasional fainting
Yellow urine, panting, and poor appetite in a dog may indicate an underlying illness and a veterinary visit is recommended as soon as possible. Several conditions can cause these symptoms.
My rabbit has a movable lump under the skin on its back, no redness, pain, or scab
A free-moving subcutaneous lump on a rabbit's back should be checked at a vet; it may be a lipoma, tumor, abscess, or other issue. Watch appetite and stool, keep it calm and clean, and avoid stress until seen.
I poked a turtle’s nostril with a hair strand deep inside, will it be hurt, what signs, is it serious?
Do not poke objects into a turtle's nostrils; it can injure or infect the sensitive lining with its many tiny vessels. If nose problems appear, see a vet promptly to avoid worsening.