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Bacterial Infections in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medications
Bacterial infections in dogs and cats range from leptospirosis and Lyme disease to E. coli, brucellosis, pasteurellosis, staph, and salmonella. This guide summarizes each disease's signs and the drugs and prevention that matter most.
Why Does My Cat Have a Runny Nose and Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats prefer nasal breathing and only mouth-breathe when truly unable, so a runny nose with mouth breathing needs prompt care. This article covers the causes and treatments.
Is It Normal for a Cat to Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats evolved in the desert as quiet-breathing hunters, so seeing one pant like a dog is unusual. Brief panting after exercise is normal, but at rest it signals a problem. This article covers three common causes.
Why Is My Cat Breathing Through Its Mouth and Not Eating?
Mouth breathing in cats is abnormal and suggests nasal blockage or labored breathing. If appetite is also lost, a veterinary visit is best. This article explains the common causes.
What to Do When a Cat Breathes Through Its Mouth and Drools
Mouth breathing with drooling in cats is usually linked to oral problems, but not always. Observe the overall symptoms to identify the cause. This article covers common causes and what you can do.
Why Does Your Cat’s Breath Smell Bad?
Cat bad breath often points to dental plaque, gingivitis, digestive trouble, or serious disease such as kidney failure, feline leukemia, or diabetes. Have a vet clean the teeth, adjust the diet, treat the underlying illness, and use antibiotics to control infection.
What Distress Signals Does a Cat Show?
Cats are born to hide pain—a survival instinct—so owners may miss early discomfort. But in severe distress they do send signals. Here are a cat's distress signals.
How to Help a Thin Cat Gain Weight
A thin cat may be underweight due to genetics, poor diet, parasites, digestive disease, or dental issues. Rule out illness with a vet first; then raise the diet's nutritional density, feed small frequent meals, and add gentle play to boost appetite and build a healthy body.
Why a Cat’s Breath Smells During Teething
Bad breath during a cat's teething phase usually comes from irritated, bleeding gums, trapped food debris, oral infection, or digestive upset. Check the mouth often, keep it clean with brushing or pet dental products, and feed dry kibble to reduce tartar. If the odor is severe or comes with sneezing, vomiting, or lethargy, see a vet — though it typically clears once adult teeth settle.
Why Does Your Cat Smell Bad?
A smelly cat usually signals mouth, gut (gas, diarrhea, constipation/anal issues), skin/coat infection, or ear infection. Find the source—bad breath, tail-base odor, skin lumps, or ear discharge—and treat accordingly.