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Stool was dry when first home; after some wet food it got a bit loose; does this count as diarrhea?
From the photo, the stool is loose and unformed; if spirits and appetite are good, it may be indigestion from wet food, common in cats with weak guts or new food. First fast and withhold water 6-12 hours and give pet probiotics, then slowly return to the old diet, avoiding sudden changes or new foods. If diarrhea continues, check parasites and gut flora at the vet.
Xiaohei is a newborn kitten I just brought home the day before yesterday. He was energetic at first but wouldn’t eat (not even wet food); since last night he just sleeps, though he eliminates normally. Today we switched cat food and he ate ~20g but is still listless—what should I do?
A newly homed kitten being low-energy is common. With no clear symptoms, keep observing and check temperature. If it keeps refusing food with vomiting or diarrhea, it may be sick—see a vet for targeted treatment.
Why Does the Cat Like Wet Food?
Wet food is softer and more palatable, aids gut health and adds water, lowering urinary stones. But long-term wet food only may cause obesity or oral disease.
What Happens If a Dog Eats Too Much Wet Food?
Wet food is digestible and fine, even beneficial, but its stickiness breeds bacteria causing bad breath, plaque and tartar, so brush daily. In summer, discard leftovers promptly.
My one-year-old blue-and-white cat has a pale nose since yesterday, eats only wet food and treats, has soft formed stool, and is low-energy—what is wrong?
Based on the signs—anemia, poor appetite, pickiness, lethargy, soft stool—the pale nose suggests anemia, but many diseases cause it; it may be a chronic condition like chronic enteritis, hepatic lipidosis, FIP, or parasites. Get a thorough vet check.
After eating a wet food, my cat ran wildly and vomited undigested food, then frequently foams a little at the mouth and licks its tongue; still bright but eating less. What should I do?
This likely relates to gut discomfort from excess stomach acid, poor motility, or the wet food quality; stop the food, use anti-emetic and probiotics, and see a vet if diarrhea or lethargy follows.
What Happens If a Dog Eats Wet Food Long-Term
Wet food adds moisture and appeals to picky eaters, but fed alone long-term it can drive plaque and tartar, pickiness, higher cost, and weight gain. Mix it with dry food and pick a complete, balanced product for best results.
My hamster gets thinner daily; at first the fur was just wet, now it’s bald, barely eats even in the food bowl, and has foam at the mouth.
Bare belly skin likely means skin disease from damp housing—clean and apply antifungal ointment, change bedding, keep dry, use a cone. Wet fur from diarrhea suggests 'wet tail' disease.
I fed some apple recently along with normal hamster food; this started yesterday. Today he’s energetic — is it wet tail, or a stomach issue?
From your description, the golden hamster very likely has wet tail. Weaning, environment change, diet upset, a dirty cage, or overcrowding can cause it. First control water intake and keep food fresh and the environment good; if no improvement, use gentamicin, probiotics, and antidiarrheal medication.
Dry vs. Wet Cat Food: Pros and Cons
Dry kibble is cheap, calorie-dense and helps clean teeth, but is low in moisture and can cause dehydration or obesity if overfed. Wet food adds water and is more palatable, but costs more, spoils faster and builds tartar more easily. The best approach is to feed mainly kibble and offer wet food occasionally.