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How to Feed a Pregnant Dog?
During pregnancy, a dog should receive proper nutritional supplementation--choose high-quality lactation-specific dog food, or add nutritious foods such as chicken breast, egg yolk, goat milk powder, or fish oil to regular kibble. Exercise should be moderately reduced to avoid overexertion and accidents that could cause miscarriage.
What does a dog sneezing look like?
A dog's sneeze resembles a human's — head shake, a puffing sound, maybe a little saliva and mucus. Causes include hair, dust or water in the nose, which eases fast. Frequent sneezing with discharge usually means a respiratory infection; see a vet and treat colds or distemper promptly.
What happens with dystocia in a yellow-margined box turtle?
Dystocia may cause weakness, no appetite, prolapse and hind-limb paralysis; the growing eggs compress organs and can kill. At suspicion, X-ray at a vet; if an egg is near the vent, carefully extract or puncture it. If deep and the turtle is stable, use oxytocin; if no effect in 48h, surgery.
Reduced appetite the last two days, vomited this morning, still energetic
Vomiting yellow fluid but staying active may be: indigestion from overeating or spoiled food (fast a day, give probiotics and cimetidine); internal parasites (deworm after fasting); or hairballs (use hairball paste). If vomiting persists with diarrhea/lethargy/fever, see a vet.
The ulcerated area itches and the skin is hard
The cat likely has ringworm; see a vet or use a Wood's lamp (green fluorescence = fungal). Once confirmed, isolate the cat, use antifungals, fit an Elizabethan collar, clip fur, apply antifungal spray/ointment, give vitamin B, keep environment clean.
My dog hasn’t eaten all day, has loose stool, vomits a lot, is sleepy and listless
A dog that doesn't eat, with loose stool and heavy vomiting and no energy is likely infected with canine parvovirus ('flipping intestines'), which causes diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Even unvaccinated puppies should go to a vet; with treatment and interferon, recovery signs are no vomiting/diarrhea and renewed appetite. Vaccinate after recovery.
What happens if a Teddy eats a wooden stick?
A Teddy eating a wooden stick can scratch the gut, causing vomiting, pain, blood in vomit or obstruction; sharp sticks may pierce organs. See a vet for X-rays and surgery if abnormal. Small splinters usually pass without issue.
Kitten has diarrhea, weak breathing, arched back, trembling and seems unconscious — what is wrong?
Based on your description — lethargy, diarrhea, weak breathing, opisthotonos, tremors and coma — this suddenly appearing suggests the myocardial form of feline panleukopenia. This type often causes sudden death. Seek emergency veterinary care, oxygen and fluids.
What does it mean when a dog’s eyes turn blue?
Blue eyes may indicate blue eye disease or infectious hepatitis and need a vet, but a newborn's blue membrane is normal and fades by about 15 days.
How long after a dog eats scallions or onions does poisoning appear?
Poisoning usually appears within 1 to 3 days; severe cases show blood in urine, foaming, and convulsions. Mild cases show lethargy and light-red urine; see a vet for IV detox if severe.