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My two-month-old kitten got its first vaccine on the 15th, then had two episodes of coughing or labored breathing; since then it eats very little and threw up yellow liquid once. What is wrong?
After vaccination a kitten's immunity drops and mild stress reactions like low appetite, drowsiness and slight vomiting are normal for 1-2 days. Do not force-feed; if it refuses food for a week, see a vet.
My dog has pus-like nasal discharge and asthma-like breathing; seems contagious. What disease is this?
Purulent nasal discharge suggests bacterial or viral upper respiratory infection such as bacterial pneumonia, parainfluenza, or distemper, where pneumonia causes the asthma-like breathing and needs urgent vet care. Bacterial cases may respond to oral antibiotics if mild.
I put it in my pocket and after a few hours this happened; the hamster’s neck is wet, breathing rapid, heart racing.
A hamster in a pocket can suffocate from lack of air or die of fear, or suffer heatstroke. Move it to a cool, airy place and give water and glucose.
My dog was accidentally run over by a wheelchair today, then refused food and water, vomited white foam, became inactive, normal elimination, throat gurgling, labored breathing. Any way to save it? It’s a one-month-old rural dog and family won’t take it to a hospital.
Difficulty breathing after being crushed suggests chest or lung compression; keep the dog calm and sitting, clear the airway, and seek emergency care without delay.
My cat went out this afternoon, came back, then suddenly had rapid breathing, dilated pupils, and drooled with blood-streaked saliva; she is 50 days pregnant. Is this food poisoning, should I induce vomiting? Symptoms gone but she is lethargic.
Sudden rapid breathing, drooling, and dilated pupils in a cat strongly suggest poisoning. Poisoning signs include lethargy, poor appetite, breathing difficulty, dilated pupils, temperature change, and blue-purple mucous membranes, later diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration; severe cases damage the liver and can be fatal. At home induce vomiting with soapy water or diluted hydrogen peroxide and go to the vet; early treatment saves lives.
What Is a Rabbit’s Normal Breathing Rate?
A rabbit's normal breathing rate is 30-40 breaths per minute; young rabbits breathe faster at 40-60. Heart rate tracks body size, so smaller rabbits have faster hearts. Exercise or stress raises the rate, helping deliver oxygen. But if a calm rabbit keeps panting, it likely signals a respiratory or heart problem, so see a vet.
What is a normal sleeping breathing sound for a Golden Retriever?
A sleeping Golden's normal breathing rate is about 20 to 30 times per minute with little sound. A high rate may be heat, blocked airways, or dreaming; cool it in heat. Loud breathing means check for cold signs like runny nose, cough, sneeze when awake, and treat if abnormal.
Why is my dog panting and breathing rapidly?
Normal after exercise or in short-nosed breeds; also from heat, anemia, or cardiopulmonary issues. Hydrate in summer; vet if cool.
What is a cat’s normal breathing rate?
A cat's normal breathing rate is about 30–40 breaths per minute, with a heart rate of about 120–180 beats per minute. Rapid breathing or open-mouth breathing warrants attention, usually from upper respiratory disease or stress; persistent cases need a vet. Owners should routinely observe breathing and heart rates to catch abnormalities early.
Why is my dog breathing rapidly (panting heavily)?
Rapid breathing has two causes. Physiological: anxiety, fear, excitement, cooling off, or after exercise; short-nosed breeds like English and French Bulldogs and Pugs pant easily. Pathological: respiratory disease, heart disease, poisoning, or weak heart/lungs. If physiological causes are ruled out, see a vet.