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Why won’t my dog eat and is pooping blood?
Not eating with bloody stool first suggests parvo or coronavirus, especially unvaccinated puppies — high risk, so see a vet; if infectious, treat symptomatically plus antivirals. If it's a vaccinated adult, think parasites (coccidia, trichomonas) or a gut-scraping foreign object causing gastroenteritis or pancreatitis — also needs a vet check.
Can feline distemper (panleukopenia) heal on its own?
Usually no. Get the cat to a vet fast to lower death risk. Signs: persistent high fever, stubborn vomiting, acute diarrhea, no eating, sharp WBC drop. It's highly contagious - isolate other cats and test them too.
Why is my dog vomiting and having diarrhea?
Usually acute gastroenteritis from bad diet, bacteria, virus, toxin or worms. See a vet to avoid dehydration; treat with anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhea and anti-vomit meds plus fluids. Virus needs interferon; parasites need deworming after; toxin needs induced vomiting and lavage.
What causes a puppy to poop blood?
Blood in stool can come from internal parasites, swallowed foreign objects, or parvo/coronavirus. Bones or hard objects can scratch the gut and bloody the stool. Parasites like trichomonas and coccidia damage the gut lining and cause diarrhea with blood. Unvaccinated puppies have a higher chance of parvo/corona; with fever, lethargy and appetite loss, see a vet.
How to deal with a kitten with a lot of eye discharge?
A little eye discharge is normal, but a lot may mean 'internal heat' or eye disease. If the eye is red/swollen, won't open, tears a lot, or looks cloudy, try neomycin sulfate drops and anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, or with fever/runny nose/poor appetite, see a vet to check for rhinotracheitis or calicivirus. Greasy 'heating' food also causes discharge — give more water and clean the eyes; it usually eases.
Should you force-feed a kitten that won’t eat?
Don't force-feed—it stresses the cat and risks aspiration. Mix in favorite foods (fish, chicken, canned) and warm to boost aroma. Unweaned kittens: syringe-feed. If still refusing or dehydrated, see a vet for IV fluids.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Ears Smell Bad
A smelly dog ear is usually caused by wax buildup, infection, ear mites, improper bathing, or a salty diet. Clean gently with a pet ear solution, keep the ears dry after baths, and watch for redness, discharge, or head-shaking that warrants a vet visit.
Ringworm shows no green glow under a Wood’s lamp, scaling is nearly gone, but it’s still red and fur still comes out in clumps when pulled — what now?
Not all fungal infections glow green under a Wood's lamp (accuracy under 60%, only Microsporum shows). Persistent redness and hair loss after treatment may mean a mixed infection or non-Microsporum fungus — get a skin scrape or culture at the vet for the right medication.
Why is my kitten sneezing and runny-nosed but still very energetic?
A sneezing, runny-nosed kitten that is still lively may just be chilled or nose-irritated; move it somewhere warm and watch. If discharge increases, with coughing or low energy, see a vet — it could be calicivirus, herpesvirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia, which unvaccinated kittens catch easily.
What causes a dog to leak urine?
Urine leakage can be physiological or pathological. First, many dogs dribble when very excited, especially puppies and seniors with weak muscle/nerve control; this is normal — just clean them up. Second, urinary or nerve diseases such as cystitis, urethral stones, UTI, spinal injury, disc disease or spinal tumor can cause leakage; see a vet to find the root cause and treat.