Search Results
91 results for “cat respiratory issues”
What Happens If a Cat Eats Catnip?
Catnip makes cats excited - rolling, rubbing and playful chasing - and is safe in small amounts, but too much causes vomiting or diarrhea. Its scent may trigger sneezing in cats with respiratory issues.
My cat suddenly twitches
A cat's sudden twitching has many causes by location: abdominal twitching suggests gastrointestinal foreign body or indigestion; chest/respiratory twitching suggests cough or heart issues; occasional back-skin twitching is normal sensitivity.
Thinking About Getting an Exotic Shorthair (Garfield Cat)? Read This First
The Exotic Shorthair is a gentle, quiet breed, but it comes with real health trade-offs: tear-stained eyes from narrow tear ducts, brachycephalic breathing trouble, a sensitive 'glass' stomach, and genetic risks like polycystic kidney disease. Make sure you have the time, energy, and budget before bringing one home.
How many jin is 1 liter of cat litter?
1 L of cat litter is about 1-1.2 jin, but density varies by type and brand, so exact weight is hard to pin down. Common litters: bentonite (good clumping/odor control, cheap, but dusty — irritates airways; pick crystal or tofu for cats with urinary/respiratory issues), tofu (flushable, but spoils in heat), crystal (no dust, poor clumping).
My cat’s mouth is swollen and it keeps drooling
Many causes exist for swollen lips and drooling. Main ones: oral issues from tartar, periodontitis, oral tumors or foreign-object injury, needing a mouth check and dental cleaning or extraction; calicivirus oral inflammation, a contagious disease needing testing; and food poisoning or allergy, needing desensitization at a hospital.
Is a Dry Cat Nose a Sign of Illness? Don’t Panic — Here’s What It Means
A dry nose doesn't automatically mean sickness — a normal cat nose is cool and moist, but it dries out after sleep, exercise, in dry/ hot air, with age, or in flat-faced breeds (Exotic Shorthair, Persian) that can't lick it. Worry only if the nose stays dry with cracks or scabs (skin disease, autoimmune issues, B-vitamin lack), or if it's hot with a fever over 39.5°C plus lethargy. Keep the room at 40–60% humidity and watch appetite and temperature.
Why does my cat make a hacking sound like something is stuck in its throat?
A cat's hacking cough can signal upper or lower respiratory disease, heart failure, allergies, or parasites. Persistent coughing should be evaluated by a veterinarian.
Why Cats Suddenly Lose Their Appetite
A sudden loss of appetite can come from mild causes, weather, heat, stress, or fussy eating, or from illness such as mouth pain, digestive trouble, parasites, or systemic disease. Find the cause first: treat oral pain with pet anti-inflammatories and oral spray, settle the gut with probiotics, and deworm if parasites are to blame.
Why Does My Cat Keep Sticking Out Its Tongue?
A cat that keeps its tongue out is not always being cute, it can signal an underlying issue. Mild tongue protrusion is normal when a cat pants to cool down in heat, but it may also point to respiratory problems such as infection, asthma, allergies, or a foreign object in the airway, often with coughing or labored breathing. Oral pain, stress and fear, and certain heart conditions can also cause it. Provide a cool, calm environment and comfort a stressed cat, but if the behavior persists or comes with other symptoms, have a veterinarian check for respiratory, oral, or cardiac causes.
What Causes Cat Sinusitis (and How to Prevent It)
Feline sinusitis is inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses, usually from bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, and sometimes as a complication of dental disease or upper respiratory infection. Young and old cats are most at risk. Prevention means a clean, well-ventilated home; regular dental checks; a balanced, immunity-boosting diet; avoiding sick animals; and routine vet visits. See a vet if your cat sneezes often, has constant nasal discharge, seems congested, or loses appetite.