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My dog keeps vomiting and has diarrhea; it seemed better two days ago with formed stool, then suddenly started having diarrhea and vomiting again
Repeated vomiting and diarrhea can come from diet, toxins, parasites, gut dysfunction, or viruses. Check the food first; if normal, see a vet. If care is delayed, the illness worsens. Pet antibiotics may help temporarily.
Why Is My Fancy Rat’s Hind Legs Paralyzed?
Hind-leg paralysis in a fancy rat can stem from an abnormality of the hind-limb nerves. Have it examined by a vet to confirm the cause and severity, then treat accordingly.
My Golden Retriever suddenly can’t stand on its hind legs. I sit it up but it can’t stay; front legs paddle for balance, then it falls at 90°. It’s alert, wants to get up, squeaks, still eats/drinks (with help), and can’t control bladder/bowels.
Sudden hind-leg paralysis may be from spinal injury/fracture, dislocation pressing nerves, spinal degeneration, hip dislocation, hind-leg fracture, or brain issues. Goldens are prone to hip dysplasia, which also causes limb weakness. See a vet promptly for diagnosis and treatment.
My Dog Has Brown Nasal Discharge, Diarrhea, and Low Energy
A dog with a runny nose, diarrhea, and low spirits is most likely suffering from a cold. Keep it warm, give appropriate anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory medication, and consider pet probiotics for gut health.
My 2-Month-Old Puppy, Home for Only 4 Days, Is Urinating Frequently in Small Amounts, Lethargic, Refuses Food, and Vomited a Milky Liquid—Stools Form but Are Soft
A puppy that refuses food, vomits, and has soft stools is likely suffering from stress or a digestive-system illness. If unvaccinated, an infectious disease cannot be ruled out, so prompt veterinary screening is recommended.
It vomited something hard, like poop
The cat may be vomiting undigested food from eating too much or too fast, or exercise after meals. If it acts normal, it's likely normal regurgitation. If unknown material is vomited, consider a foreign object and watch its condition; see a vet for severe reactions.
My Dog Is Shaking, Sometimes Having Seizures, with Yellowish Urine—Appetite Is Fine and Stools Are Normal
Shaking and seizures in dogs can stem from low temperature, severe calcium deficiency, epilepsy, poisoning, encephalitis, or neuritis. Prompt veterinary examination is recommended to determine the cause and provide targeted treatment.
My Dog Is Trembling, Howling, and Refusing Food
Trembling in a dog infected with distemper suggests the virus may have reached the nervous system, and home treatment is unlikely to work. With no food intake the dog risks dehydration and death, so seek veterinary fluid therapy.
What Happens If a Dog Has an Intestinal Blockage?
An intestinal blockage prevents food and digestive fluids from passing normally through the gut, causing persistent vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Without prompt treatment, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can develop and become life-threatening.
Vomits white foam and brown unknown substance
White foam vomit has many causes including acute gastroenteritis, blockage, bad diet, and panleukopenia. Severe cases need a vet to avoid dehydration death; the young, unwell cat in the photo needs virus caution.