Symptoms

Elevated respiration in an inactive horse (normal range is 4 to 16 breaths per minute).

Elevated pulse in an inactive horse, or pulse that does not drop after several minutes or climbs once exercise has stopped.

Profuse sweating or no sweating at all.

Elevated body temperature above 103F.

Irregular heart beat known as 'thumps'.

A depressed attitude.

Dehydration. Test for this by observing your horse's flanks. If they look caved in, he is probably dehydrated. Pick up a pinch of skin along your horse's neck. If the skin snaps back quickly the horse is sufficiently hydrated. If the pinched area collapses slowly the horse is dehydrated.

I have a Silky Terrier, and I give it a jerky treat. That is the name of it, it is made from turkey. Not a whole one, just a about a 1 x 1 inch square and that works

You want to look at the obvious first. Clear eyes, feathering in order, check the feet for scaling. Do they still have the amount of 'dust' on their feathers. A healthy cockatoo, cockatiel, and the greys have a powdery dust on their feathers. That's one of the first things I would look for. Has the talking and everyday mannerisms changed at all? Also watch for them to tuck their head under their wings while they sleep or at different times of the day. They really don't do that as a natural habit. Has their feeding habits changed?

If the birds every day habits have changed and you sense a difference in your bird, I would take it immediately to a vet that is knowledgeable in exotic birds because birds, like a lot of animals will hide their illness because they would be prey to others in their natural habitats. It is costly, but it is worth it for an African Grey.

Yes. Many cats will go and hide in a small space when they are seriously unwell. So if you have a sick cat who suddenly goes and hides in a box, and doesn't come out, that is a sign that they believe they are about to die. Given medical attention, they MAY survive longer.

Pain also very much changes a cat's personality. So if your cat is confused, moaning or screaming, or a once-affectionate cat starts biting you when you touch it, these are signs of something very wrong, that may lead to death.

Breathing difficulty and coughing are some signs of ant spray poisoning. Vomiting, seizures, and loss of consciousness are other signs of ant spray poisoning.

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Most insecticides are pyrethrins or similar, and are nerve agents. In fact you would need to inhale or ingest a lot of it to poison you, so probably extremely carelessly in a small room; though you should still be careful. If the material is packed in an aerosol can the propellants may be as bad or worse. I am assuming here occasional, small-scale domestic use, as professional users will know the hazards, risks and precautions.

Actually you ought really question the point. Where are the ants? If they are in your house the chances are that they have found a delicious source of food such as spilt sugar or fruit-juice. Clean that up and they will eventually take the hint. If they are the small common-or-garden ant are out in the garden, there is really not much to be gained by killing them because they are so common that there will be any number of colonies in the vicinity. So leave them alone to be food for birds etc, unless the nest is right on the backdoor-step! Of course if they are soldier ants or termites, that's a different matter.

Albert - Orange Tabby, 7-8 yrs old

My cat has always enjoyed catnip. He recently got over his second bout of pancreatitis. A few days later, he started a really bad cough which so far, we can only attribute to a bronchial infection (vet and myself). He also has been asthmatic AND has allergies to some moulds (cladosporium) which is high in the late fall.

Recently he has started throwing extremely bad allergic fits (licking, scratching, head shaking, running from one end of the house to the other, jumping up and lying on anything smooth. He normally does this with an allergic reaction, but not this bad.

Normally, there is catnip on their (him and his sister Alices') climbing toy so it was always out. Last night, after playing with a catnip mouse in bed, before sleep (his normal ritual) he threw one of the worst fits I've ever seen, including yowling, up and down stairs (which exhausts him with his laboured breathing). It scared the bejesus out of me. He was up all night, but stayed on his pillow and would not touch the carpet.

In the morning, I put some more catnip out for them on their climbing toy after vacuuming it. About 15 minutes later, he had another fit.

I'm not sure if it's a combination of the flovent and catnip, the allergy pills and catnip, his anti-biotic and catnip or what (the poor little guy is on so many meds right now), but he hasn't even had much itching since I took it away. Perhaps he just developed an allergy to it due to the situation he's in.

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loss of interest in food and difficulty breathing

This all really depends on what exactly is eaten and what the toxic levels are in such plant but here are a few

-Diarrhea ranging from loose/greasy stool to full blown water

-Colic or signs of discomfort in the gut region

-Founder or heat in their feet

-Immediate loss of condition (saggy belly, muscle waste)

-Loss of appetite(anorexia)

-Fever(this varies from horse to horse, my race horses range at approx 100.1-101.0 and my show horses are about 99.1-100.1, tho I have drafts and they can be as low as 98.5-100.1)

-Lethargy (again consider weather as well as hot weather makes horses groggy)

If you suspect poison in your horse, call the vet and describe the current symptoms, they may just need a mineral oil flush or something more drastic and immediate like a pump and antibiotics. This all really depends, don't wait too long as the toxins can enter the blood stream and kill off the organs and blood supply and this will be fatal.

There are many different plants that are poisonous depending on your location, make sure to remove all ragweed, deadly night shade and other such plants from your pastures, I personally make sure I mow and tend my paddocks and any suspicious plant life is removed.

* sweating* panting* laying down* resistance to move* not drinking/eating* dull look in eyes* not neighing or nickering(if that is normal for your horse)

Loss of interest in Food

Difficulty breathing

Watch out for anything our the ordinary,

listlessness, irregular breathing, dull eyes, orangey or dark red coloured gums and eyes (they should be pink), stiffness.

Depending on the plant it could be a number of different symptoms.

well... it will not be its self and lying down more drinking allot more or less it won't want to eat, urine a strange color (it really depends.)

This is one of those times when it pays to know your horse. Depending on the plant and the amount eaten, some signs can be subtle. Look for loss of appetite. Most horses are preoccupied with food. When they don't eat as much or are not as eager for dinner, this is a red flag. If he looks lethargic, if you see him drooling, if he looks a little colicy or uncomfortable he may have eaten something toxic. Look closely, is he sweating for no reason or does he have chills or the shakes. These can all be signs of poisonous plant consumption.

Always call your vet. Don't be afraid of sounding paranoid. Its better to be safe than sorry. Tell the vet why you think he may have eaten something bad. You and he can decide what to do.

Horses cannot vomit, so it possibly can be deadly but Generally he will: get patches (inflammation) of red on the body it has touched (mouth area, muzzle, nose) he can also have: anxiety, no appetite, weak, or quicked pulse, tongue hanging from mouth, rolling eyes, DEATH, colic, coma, bloating, salivation, pain, weakness, staggering, blindness, diarrhea, and lots more, Some common plants:

Yew

Oak Acorns

Mountain Laurel

Saint Jonhswart

Rhododendron

Pigweed

Poison Hemlock

MARSH marigold

cherry

buttercup

common milkweed

black nightshade

lamsbsquarter

Lots more

diarrhea

Well i don't know if this is exactly correct but if your horse eats a poisonous plant the horse should show some unexpected behavior. For an example the horse should start moving wildly fast like something is wrong and some time after that it should not be able to move for a long time. At least that is what i think.

Depending on the plant consumed the symptoms can be lack of appetite, lethargy, drooling, shaking or trembling, colic-like behavior, looking uncomfortable. There can be other signs but these are the most common.

howrse does not use this question anymore

yes they do! howrse still use this question on riding level 4!

Illnesses such as food poisoning were removed from the game a few months ago.

If you think your horse has ingested something poisonous you need to call a vet cause chances are by the time you notice it, the affects of the poison are well in affect.

foaming at the mouth, heavy breathing, coughing, rash, all the symptoms we get. If you suspect your horse has eaten a poisonous plant CALL A VET! They could save your horses life!

most often colic.

foaming at the mouth, heavy breathing, coughing, rash, all the symptoms we get. If you suspect your horse has eaten a poisonous plant CALL A VET! They could save your horses life!

It is very similar to colic get down on the ground and roll round to try and make the pain go. Also they will not they will not eat anything.

Feline leukemia is a cancer typically caused by infection with FeLV (feline leukemia virus). It tends to be a pretty quiet disease with few symptoms early in the infection - possibly a fever and lethargy when the cat first becomes infected. However, as the leukemia lesions increase, your cat may show a variety of signs ranging from numerous infections that are difficult to treat and clear up, difficulty breathing, enlarged lymph nodes or internal organs, difficulty urinating or cognitive changes.

If you are concerned about the health and wellbeing of your pet after neutering it would be a good idea to speak with your local vet. Most vets are happy to give advice by telephone prior to consultation; they'd much rather do this for free than have to deal later with the consequences of inaction on the part of pet owners. Ring and speak with your nearest vet, who will explain the issues to you. If they are unwilling to do so, ring another vet, who might prove more considerate. Like all doctors, veterinary scientists differ markedly when it comes to giving their time in the interest of patients or potential patients. Regardless of the time-availabilit of your nearest vet, if your pet is female, don't put it off. The last thing you want is to have to take a pregnant animal along to the vet to undergo a potentially dangerous operation. Get it done now. Have you heard tales that females should have a litter before being spayed? These are simply stories from some people's sentimental point of view which have nothing to do with the reality of how a dog looks at life. This very odd view seems not to take into consideration the feelings of the mother dog who, having fulfilled what humans consider her destiny, wakes to find her pups taken abruptly from her. Does she understand her babies are gone because they're becoming a nuisance to the humans? Of course not. Then, she pines. Your female dog, if neutered before she ever mates, will not pine for the pups she never had. She won't get fat (unless she's badly fed), and she won't try to adopt local cats as puppy substitutes or, if she does, it'll only be in the same way all dogs of either sex like to have cuddly toys. Male dogs like to make nests, given the opportunity - it's a dog thing - and to hoard special cuddly toys. This does not mean they're deprived of fatherhood, it's simply a pack instinct. It's the same with females. Discuss the situation with a vet; the outcome will be good for you and your pet. Spaying and nuetering are surgical procedures, moreso for the bitch. Each are painful and invasive, so expect a week of lethargy while the dog heals, and pain control. If you can't keep an active dog down until the surgical incision heals, discuss with your vet the possibility of using diphenhydramine -- completely safe and usually used as an antihistimine, but also one that makes you or the dog sleepy. The goal here is VERY light activity for the dog until the wound heals. Again, during this time, you'll be concerened with the dog's recuperation which means you'll see to pain meds, anibiotics, sleep meds if needed, inspect the wound, make sure clean water and food are available, and -- if I didn't mention it before, the dog should be kept indoors during this period. After 9 days or so, you'll be asked by the vet to come in for a wound check, where the wound will be inspected. If all's well, any remaining sutures will be removed, and new prescriptions issued as needed. You should still keep the dog in the house until fully healed. Bitches like a tummy rub where you massage the scar (and coincidentally try and break up any hard scar formation to make for a more supple wound). ANd of course the dog likes this :} After recuperation is complete, you'll find male dogs will be less combative. This doesn't mean they lose personality - -they don't. It means they'll be less likely to get into dog fights, raise your vet bills, and God forbid sustain serious injury. Also, they're at a lower risk for many cancers. For female dogs, expect a lot of the same -- they're less aggressive, show less incidence of cancer, and will not attract male dogs while they're in estrus (as estrus is no longer a factor). Overall, neutering dogs increases their life span.

Magnesium ions are required to synthesize chlorophyll in plants. Lack of magnesium ions will result in stunted growth. The leaves will turn yellow. The yellowing of leaves due to magnesium deficiency is called Chlorosis.

Hair loss in your dog can be just one sign of mange. There are many types of mange such as Sarcoptic, Demodectic and Cheyletiellosis.

Mange is basically a mite infection/infestation of one type or another with dog hair loss, itching and scratching some of the signs to watch out for.

A mange infection can be serious and it is suggested you take your dog to the vet for diagnosis and treatment if you suspect your dog hs mange.

Source:

http://www.doghairloss.co.uk/miteandmange.shtml

it begins to pull off their hair to form a nest for its bunnies. in addition, it gets defensive.

The Veterinarian will check a dog's thyroid with blood work, such as a T3, T4 and a TSH test.

Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast. Candida infection is not limited to the mouth; it can occur in other parts of the body as well, causing diaper rash in infants or vaginal yeast infections in women. Thrush can affect anyone, though it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Small amounts of the candida fungus are present in the mouth, digestive tract, and skin of most healthy people and are normally kept in check by other bacteria and microorganisms in the body. However, certain illnesses, stress, or medications can disturb the delicate balance, causing the fungus candida to grow out of control, causing infection. Medications that upset the balance of microorganisms in the mouth and may cause thrush include corticosteroids, antibiotics, and birth control pills. Illnesses or medical situations that make candida infection more likely to develop include uncontrolled diabetes, HIV infection, cancer, dry mouth, or pregnancy (caused by the hormonal changes that occur with pregnancy). People who smoke or wear dentures that don't fit properly also are at increased risk for thrush. In addition, babies can pass the infection to their mothers during breast-feeding. Thrush usually develops suddenly, but it may become chronic, persisting over a long period of time. A common sign of thrush is the presence of creamy white, slightly raised lesions in your mouth - usually on your tongue or inner cheeks - but also sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums, tonsils, or back of your throat. The lesions, which may have a "cottage cheese" appearance, can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth. In severe cases, the lesions may spread into your esophagus, or swallowing tube, causing: * Pain or difficulty swallowing * A feeling that food gets stuck in the throat or mid-chest area * Fever, if the infection spreads beyond the esophagus Thrush can spread to other parts of the body, including the lungs, liver, and skin. This happens more often in people with cancer, HIV, or other conditions that weaken the immune system. Your dentist can make the diagnosis by examining your mouth. He or she looks for the distinctive white lesions on your mouth, tongue, or cheeks. Lightly brushing the lesions away reveals a reddened, tender area that may bleed slightly. A microscopic examination of tissue from a lesion can confirm the diagnosis. Thrush that may extend into your esophagus may require other tests to make the diagnosis. Such tests might include taking a throat culture (swabbing the back of your throat with sterile cotton and studying the microorganisms under a microscope), performing an endoscopy of your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine (examining the lining of these body areas with a lighted camera mounted on the tip of a tube passed through these areas), or taking X-rays of your esophagus While healthy children and adults can be effectively treated, the symptoms my be more severe and difficult to manage in those with weakened immune systems. Antifungal medications, which are generally taken for 10 to 14 days, are often prescribed to treat thrush. These medicines are available in tablets, lozenges, or liquids. Your dentist will have a specific treatment approach designed for you based on your age and the cause of the infection. Because the presence of candida infection can be a symptom of other medical problems, your dentist may suggest you seek care from a medical doctor as well so that any underlying health problems you may have can be treated. The following practices can help minimize your chance of developing thrush: * Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. * Avoid mouthwashes or sprays. These products can destroy the normal balance of microorganisms in your mouth. * See your dentist regularly. Especially if you have diabetes or wear dentures. * Limit the amount of sugar and yeast-containing foods you eat. Foods such as bread, beer, and wine encourage candida growth. * If you smoke, quit. Ask your doctor or dentist about ways to help you kick the habit.

Food safety hazards related to your work should be reported to your management. The particular person to receive such a report depends on how your workplace is organized. If your report does not get an appropriate response, you can file a complaint with your local health department, if the hazard is in an food service operation, or to the FDA or Department of Agriculture if the hazard related to a commercial food processing activity regulated by one of those agencies.

Food poisoning is a technical term, believe it or not. It refers to contamination by biological agents which, as a result of being in contact with the food, generate substances toxic to the people eating the food. An example of this would be Botulism - the agent is Clostridium botulinum, and the toxin is named after the agent. The agents themselves can be destroyed through cooking, but once the toxin is in the food, standard cooking temperatures will not do the job.
This is distinguished from food-born infection, in which the biological agents themselves infect the person and cause illness. Salmonella is a good example. As the problem is biological (and not a specific poison/substance), cooking temperatures are usually sufficient to prevent illness.


This mini lesson is a quick way to show that the answer to your question depends on several factors. Is it an infection? If so, symptoms wont show until the biological agents have had time to "cultivate" inside the person's body. For the vast majority of infections, symptoms wont appear for 8-48 hours. If instead you're dealing with food poisoning, symptoms can appear as fast as an hour to as long as 3-5 days.

If a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, her baby can be born with FAS, a lifelong condition that causes physical and mental disabilities.

FAS is characterized by abnormal facial features, growth deficiencies, and central nervous system (CNS) problems. People with FAS might have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, hearing, or a combination of these. These problems often lead to difficulties in school and problems getting along with others.

FAS is a permanent condition.

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Meals with a lot of fat or grease.

Urine is sterile only when first passed from the body, and if the person who urinated has a urinary tract infection, it's not sterile at all. After being passed from the body, it begins to grow bacteria almost immediately. So you should never allow your dog to drink toilet water.

I've had a number of pet hamster and the symptoms vary. One of my hamsters had trouble walking and stumbles. One started weighing less and less with the weeks leading up to her death, while several others seemed to have no symptoms at all other then them being old-age (2-3 years old). Sometimes, a hamster may get scabs on it for no apparent reason..

One of my hamsters became rather fat, and developed scabing on his back (which I later found out was mites from another of my new hamsters that I bought, shortly before both hamsters died), and died about a month and a half later.

Both sodium and chloride play important roles in the human body. Sodium is involved in the electrical processes that allow our nerves to function. Chloride aids in some cellular processes.

Our bodies are approximately two-thirds water. A one percent drop can make us tired. The further the drop the greater the risk of being exhausted, then perhaps fainting. When it drops even further, we risk death. Also, not drinking enough water increases our risk of kidney and bladdar infections. Water helps move the waste material out of our bodies and helps our blood to flow. We need water to survive and enough water helps us to maintain good health.

Yes they do! I have trouble sleeping , and if I eat a banana before bed, I sleep so sound, like I took a sleeping pill! ITs amazing! Bananas contain melatonin and serotonin, chemicals known to help you sleep. Try it!!!