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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.
Fever in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Detection and How to Reduce It
Fever in dogs and cats can stem from infections or non-infectious issues like heatstroke and post-vaccine reactions. Learn how to take your pet's temperature, recognize fever signs, and safely reduce fever with cooling and vet-approved medication.
Why Cats Develop Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver in cats is almost always a sign of an underlying problem — a hidden illness, obesity, diabetes, or stress from big changes. Cornell research found most cases are linked to other diseases. The disease is split into secondary (caused by another condition) and primary (cause unknown), but both progress the same way and need the same treatment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.
What to Do About an Overweight Cat
Many owners want a plump cat, but when it's round as a ball, they worry. Overweight is surely bad for cats.
What Causes Respiratory Disease in Cats?
Feline respiratory disease comes from infection (virus, bacteria, fungus), inflammation (asthma, COPD), congenital defects (Persian brachycephalic), tumors, cardiovascular issues, inhaled injury (smoke), and parasites. Find the cause to treat it.
What to Do When Cat Hair Is Everywhere
When cat hair fills the home, brush your cat regularly with a pet comb to remove loose fur. Use a vacuum or lint roller on furniture, carpets, and bedding; for wipeable surfaces, a damp cloth balls the hair for easy pickup. Tape also works without tools. Regular baths and proper humidity help skin and coat health.
Found it vomited today; no other signs by day, now tongue out panting, after panting still humming, red eye discharge and tears but not red yet, yellow sticky stuff on nose; is it feline rhinotracheitis, can I medicate?
Your description may fit rhinotracheitis but not certainly; further tests are needed. Rhinotracheitis is an acute upper respiratory infection from feline herpesvirus with sneezing, cough, runny nose, more eye discharge. It resembles a cold and needs PCR to confirm. With panting, tongue out, and vomiting, first check for abdominal breathing and fever, and rule out heart/lung issues like acute pulmonary edema or heart disease.
Cat suddenly has trouble breathing; suspect heart enlargement causing pulmonary edema after 10 mg furosemide; please diagnose
Difficulty breathing has many causes including upper respiratory infection, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and autoimmune issues. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can trigger pulmonary edema, so a vet check with X-ray and echo is needed.
What to do about an abnormal cat nose?
The photo shows mainly some moisture, likely from discharge or dust; keep the nose clean and dry. Tear stains also need eye care, and check breathing if it persists.