Vomiting / diarrhea
Do: withhold food 12–24 h, small amounts of water, watch dehydration.
May give: dog probiotic, bland chicken + rice (after vet OK).
ER: blood in vomit/stool, puppy < 4 months, bloating.
Symptoms & health advice for owners
Dogs, cats, birds, rodents and horses — what to do at home, what you may give, and when to call a vet urgently.
Important: This guide does not replace a veterinarian. Pain, bleeding, seizures, breathing difficulty, or refusal to eat in young animals — go to a clinic immediately.
🐕 Dog
Not eating / drinking
Do: check temperature (~38–39°C), count hours without food.
Never: ibuprofen or human painkillers (toxic).
ER: 24+ hours without eating.
Poisoning (chocolate, grapes)
Do: call clinic with amount eaten; keep packaging.
Do not induce vomiting unless vet says so.
🐈 Cat
Not urinating (male cat)
ER immediately — urethral blockage is life-threatening.
Signs: straining in litter, crying, blood.
Vomiting
Hairballs: brushing + hairball paste. Frequent vomiting or yellow bile → vet.
Breathing difficulty
ER now. Cats hide illness; open air, minimal stress.
🦜 Bird · 🐹 Rodent · 🐴 Horse
Birds and rodents decline very fast — same-day avian/exotic vet. Fluffed feathers or wet tail = urgent. Horse colic (rolling, pawing) — call equine vet immediately, withhold feed.