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Why Is My Cat Coughing (Wheezing)
The reasons a cat coughs or wheezes include the following conditions.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing but Still Eating and Drinking Normally
What causes a cat to sneeze? If the cat still eats and drinks normally, look first at the more benign reasons; only if those are ruled out should you consider the less optimistic ones.
Cat Stomatitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Stomatitis, also called chronic gingivitis or stomatitis complex, generally shows gum overgrowth and swelling, bad breath, drooling and chewing difficulty, severely causing anorexia. The oral mucosa is red and inflamed; severe cases inflame the throat.
Is Bad Breath Normal During Cat Teething? How to Fix It
Bad breath in a teething cat (around 5–6 months) is not normal — at this age kidney disease or tartar is rare, so the cause is usually trapped food from retained or slow baby teeth, gum inflammation from bleeding sockets, or gut upset from fast or mixed feeding. Fix it by starting gentle brushing, watching for retained teeth (pull them), and feeding small frequent soft meals with probiotics.
Signs of Cat Teething and How to Tell
A teething cat (around 5 months) chews everything, shows loose teeth and red or bleeding gums, drools from adult-tooth pressure, grooms and rubs its face more, and may eat less if gums swell. It can last to about 8 months. Prepare balanced nutrition with calcium, daily mouth care, chew toys, and regular tooth checks; see a vet for inflammation or retained baby teeth.
Cat Pharyngitis: Symptoms
Early signs of cat pharyngitis mainly appear as slow eating, which may progress to increasing difficulty swallowing or a complete loss of appetite. Affected cats also frequently gulp, drool, and have a swollen, painful throat, and they flinch when the throat is touched. In severe cases they stop eating and refuse even water.
What Medicine Treats Eczema in Cats?
Cat eczema (acute moist dermatitis) is treated by removing the cause and stopping self-trauma. Acute cases may need antihistamines; chronic cases use zinc-oxide ointment plus an oral antihistamine. Keep the cat's space dry to prevent it.
Common Causes, Medications, and Prevention of Sneezing and Runny Nose in Dogs and Cats
Sneezing and runny nose in pets are symptoms of disease, usually caused by respiratory infections. Sneezing and a runny nose are physiological responses of the nasal mucosa to various irritants; the more common causes are colds and rhinitis. Next, we introduce the causes of sneezing and runny nose in dogs and cats and the medication treatment for the corresponding diseases.
Signs and Treatments of Cat Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus)
Cat rhinotracheitis is a contagious herpesvirus airway infection. Paroxysmal cough, mouth ulcers, and conjunctivitis are the tell-tale signs. Isolate the cat and use targeted antivirals plus immune support — adult death rate is 20–30%.
Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline rhinotracheitis, also called infectious rhinotracheitis, is a highly contagious herpesvirus infection causing fever, sneezing, eye discharge, and sometimes death—especially in kittens. This article covers its causes, symptoms, medication-based treatment, and vaccine prevention.