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My 5-month-old golden-shaded cat has had a runny nose and sneezing for 3 to 4 days, won’t eat, and now has clear mucus from its mouth
Yellow discharge, cough, and drooling suggest calicivirus or herpesvirus, or mixed infection. Test for both at a vet via strip or PCR and treat accordingly. If unavailable, give oral antibiotics such as cefadroxil or doxycycline with antivirals; use an oral antibacterial spray for mouth issues and feed soft food, with fluids if it eats nothing. Also rule out poisoning or foreign objects.
Clicking Sounds, Dry Heaving, and Coughing
A dog coughing and dry heaving may signal a bacterial or viral respiratory infection or a foreign object scratching the esophagus. Prompt veterinary diagnosis and treatment are recommended.
How long does a Golden Retriever’s cough take to heal?
A Golden's cough often improves within a week of treatment, or 2-3 days in mild cases. Irritation-based coughs clear up on their own, while infections may need antibiotics.
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.
My cat sneezes and the discharge is thick and a bit red, like yellow mucus with blood
Sneezing with nasal bleeding may be from a violent sneeze or a respiratory infection, and viral disease is possible. Use antibiotics if a vet visit is impractical.
My puppy had two vaccines, still has nasal congestion and runny nose for 7 to 8 days, appetite and energy good, wormed and tested negative for distemper. Is it a cold?
Nasal congestion and runny nose may be a cold or secondary upper respiratory infection. Keep the puppy warm, give it honeysuckle and doxycycline tablets, and more warm water. If yellow discharge persists, consider antibiotics or nebulization.
What happens if a Siamese cat catches a cold?
A Siamese cat cold shows sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and tearing, which over time affects spirit and appetite. Give pet cold medicine and doxycycline, and observe 3-5 days. If no improvement or signs like eye ulcers appear, it may be feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.
What to Do If Your Dog Catches a Seasonal Cold?
Mild dog colds need warmth, soft nutritious food, and a clean ventilated home; see a vet if it worsens or resembles distemper. Vaccinate, keep clean, and avoid crowds to prevent colds.
My dog has pus-like nasal discharge and asthma-like breathing; seems contagious. What disease is this?
Purulent nasal discharge suggests bacterial or viral upper respiratory infection such as bacterial pneumonia, parainfluenza, or distemper, where pneumonia causes the asthma-like breathing and needs urgent vet care. Bacterial cases may respond to oral antibiotics if mild.
Can a Dog Get Sick from Being Rained On?
A dog that gets soaked in the rain can fall ill. Wet fur that is not dried promptly leaves the dog prone to colds, fever, and skin infections, and short-haired and young dogs are especially vulnerable. After rain, towel-dry the body, especially the belly and joints, then use a low-heat dryer; keep the dog's environment dry and warm and watch for sneezing, coughing, or fever.