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My dog is energetic and eats well, normal outside, but started with dry/spasmodic cough, dry heave, slightly dry stool, now dry heaving, partly dry stool with some powdery bits, and sneezing
Cough, dry heave, and sneezing may be a respiratory infection producing phlegm; give doxycycline and an expectorant, keep warm, and ensure water. Many causes (bronchitis, pneumonia, heart disease) exist, so see a vet if symptomatic treatment fails.
My dog is lethargic, coughing intermittently, vomiting, and has little appetite
Intermittent coughing and poor appetite in dogs have many causes, including colds or respiratory infections, bronchial or lung infections such as pneumonia, and heart disease. Prompt veterinary testing-bloodwork, respiratory virus screening, and cardiac ultrasound-is recommended.
A month-old Teddy mix lost appetite and became listless a few days after coming home, coughs up saliva with white foam, and sometimes has crusted eye discharge—what disease causes this?
From your description the dog may have a respiratory or other breathing disease. 1. Respiratory infection (canine bacterial cold, distemper, kennel cough) shows poor appetite, lethargy, cough with foam, eye discharge; bacterial cases use cephalexin and doxycycline or nebulization, while distemper is acute and needs vet antiviral and supportive care. 2. Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis) in puppies causes cough and low spirits; antibiotics work slowly, so also boost immunity. See a vet for diagnosis.
My dog had two episodes of no appetite and foaming at the mouth, then a coughing fit—what’s wrong?
Repeated poor appetite, lethargy, and foaming plus new coughing may signal disease or viral infection. Possibilities include digestive, viral (distemper/parvo), or respiratory issues, all needing a vet exam.
No reaction while asleep, but breathing is heavy and nose seems blocked when awake; meow is hoarse; rolls over for cuddles
Heavy breathing in cats has many causes: upper respiratory, lung, or chest disease, or just normal upon waking. Seek care if it persists with other signs.
My cat wheezes and coughs 4 to 5 times and sneezes 2 to 3 times daily, but is otherwise normal – what is wrong?
Coughing, wheezing, and sneezing are respiratory signs that can come from chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, heartworm, viral infection, nasal polyps or throat foreign bodies, lung compression (edema, emphysema, tumor), pleural effusion, or heart disease. With frequent coughing or wheezing, see a vet for blood, inflammation markers (SAA), chest X-ray, cardiac ultrasound, and respiratory pathogen tests.
What to Do When a Cat Has Pneumonia
Feline pneumonia usually follows a cold, fever, or bronchitis, starting with fever, nasal discharge, cough, and lethargy, then labored breathing and a head-down, front-leg-splayed stance. Treatment centers on anti-inflammatory drugs plus expectorants, keeping the cat hydrated with glucose, and good nutrition. See a vet promptly.
Symptoms and Management of Asthma in Dogs
Dog asthma ranges from a dry cough and gasping to rapid breathing, fever, and a fast heartbeat; a purple tongue means rush to a vet. It can't be cured, only controlled with vet-prescribed medication and a daily yeast tablet, while avoiding smoke, perfumes, and hard exercise. Prevent it with a thinner summer coat, airy clean bedding, regular bathing, a low-salt diet with some pork (vitamin B), and avoiding pollen-heavy walks.
Why Is My Cat’s Voice Hoarse — and What to Do
A hoarse cat voice can come from vocal rest, dry air, a cold, bronchitis, 'heat' from salty dry food, a viral infection, or a throat foreign body. Minor cases just need more water; if there is phlegm, a lasting cough, or other signs, see a vet. Watch for head-shaking, drooling, and pawing at the face, which signal something stuck.
My cat tested negative for feline rhinotracheitis, but the vet says it is a cold; the cat has no other symptoms
There are many reasons a cat may cough, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, viral colds, and feline rhinotracheitis, and coughing can also be caused by food aspiration. Since rhinotracheitis has been ruled out and the vet diagnoses a cold-related cough, prompt symptomatic treatment is needed.