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Cat bought a year ago; always has brown tears, frequent sneezing, clear runny nose, sometimes severe wheezing like something stuck, but daily life and health are fine, always lively
For a year, brown tears with sneezing, runny nose, and severe wheezing suggest upper respiratory infection, commonly feline herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), but also chronic rhinotracheitis, bacteria, calicivirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia. Take it for full respiratory exams, best a respiratory PCR panel, X-ray, and blood work, then treat by cause.
Dog’s nose is very dry and cracked, with hard crust on the muzzle, but the dog looks very healthy and energetic
Dry, cracked, crusted noses commonly come from: 1) weather, environment, injury, or virus causing nasal plane cracks or respiratory mucosa damage, worsened by lack of water or nutrition; 2) skin disease like fungus, bacteria, or mites causing hair loss, redness, thickening, and crusting if not cleaned and treated.
My kitten’s voice is hoarse with mild sneezing after a vet visit where it was healthy – did it catch something?
Hoarseness and sneezing are usually from irritation or respiratory infection. Check for nasal foreign objects and ventilate; use cold medicine if it worsens.
What happens if a dog’s respiratory infection becomes severe?
A severe respiratory infection can cause a range of complications: inflammation of the trachea, bronchi, or lungs leading to difficult breathing, constant coughing, rapid breathing, and reduced stamina. It may also cause fever with lethargy, poor appetite, and low energy, and prolonged high fever can damage the nervous system and leave sequelae. Repeated or long-untreated infections may become chronic, such as chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, affecting quality of life and lifespan.
Why does my cat sneeze frequently?
Frequent sneezing can come from respiratory infection, allergies, or irritants. Viral or bacterial infection irritates the nose and is often accompanied by nasal discharge, needing cold medicine or antibiotics.
How do I apply external (topical) parasite prevention to my cat?
Start external parasite prevention at 2 months of age, ideally once a month up to 1 year. Check the cat for other health issues first, choose a product like Frontline or Revolution based on weight, and monitor for reactions afterward.
My kitten is about three months old. For the last three or four days it has stopped eating and drinking and is getting thinner, though it will eat a bit of cat treat paste. Its eyes are red with discharge, it’s drooling and sneezing.
Based on your description, your kitten has contracted some disease or infection. There are many causes for red eyes, increased discharge, drooling, sneezing, reduced appetite, and lethargy - common ones include feline rhinotracheitis caused by the herpes virus, calicivirus, mycoplasma, chlamydia, other pathogen-caused respiratory diseases, stomatitis, and feline infectious peritonitis. It is recommended to take the kitten to a veterinarian promptly for examination and diagnosis. The vet can determine the kitten's health through a physical exam, blood tests, and other necessary checks, and provide corresponding treatment. While waiting to see the vet, make sure the kitten stays warm, dry, and comfortable, provide clean drinking water and soft food, and clean its eyes and nose regularly.
What causes a cat to hiccup and vomit?
A cat hiccupping and vomiting can have several causes. A common one is eating too fast, swallowing air with food and causing hiccups. It may also be a digestive problem like a gut infection or abnormal intestinal motility preventing normal passage and causing vomiting. It can also signal other diseases like respiratory infection. If frequent, see a vet.
Had the cat 2 days; this afternoon it started intermittent sneezing and tearing, and keeps purring even while sleeping; energy, eating, and litter are normal; is it a cold from the AC or feline herpesvirus? First-time owner, afraid to delay the vet
Intermittent sneezing, tearing, and purring suggest an upper respiratory infection from virus or bacteria; AC dryness can worsen it. A vet screening is advised despite normal energy.
Is it normal for cattery cats to all have eye discharge because the owner is too busy?
It is generally not normal for all cattery cats to have eye discharge, and you should rule out respiratory infections like feline herpesvirus or calicivirus. A proper cattery is clean, since dirt lets pathogens thrive and harms the cats.