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What does a dog’s runny nose look like?
A runny nose means lots of watery or purulent discharge from the nostrils, blocking airways so the dog breathes with its mouth open. Usually a cold with cough and sneezing; distemper also causes similar signs, so see a vet if unvaccinated.
What should a normal cat nose look like?
A normal cat nose looks slightly moist but has no obvious water or mucus when touched. A very dry nose may mean low humidity, dehydration or fever; a very wet nose may mean a respiratory infection needing cold medicine.
My dog suddenly collapsed while running, went limp, bit its tongue and moaned, then coughed, sneezed and had a runny nose; what should I do?
The symptoms may be a respiratory infection from heart disease or other illnesses. Heart disease causes exercise intolerance and fluid in the lungs; get imaging and blood tests promptly and follow veterinary advice, managing diet and limiting exercise.
When does a Bichon’s nose turn black?
A Bichon's nose usually turns black at 3 to 4 months, but genetics or slow pigment may delay or prevent it; a naturally spotted nose stays spotted. Help it by giving seaweed powder and 0.5 to 1.5 hours of sun daily.
What counts as a dog having a runny nose?
Frequent liquid from the nostrils means a runny nose. Clear watery discharge suggests a cold or allergy; thick pus-like discharge suggests serious disease needing a vet.
What does a Husky runny nose look like?
A Husky with a runny nose has clear or yellow-green discharge and may mouth-breathe. Clear discharge with normal mood can be watched; fever or red eyes means see a vet.
How long to cure a pignose turtle’s shell rot?
Shell rot improves in 3-4 days; treat by isolating, disinfecting with iodine, applying erythromycin and dry-keeping with daily soaks. Full cure takes 7-10 days.
A four-month-old cat suddenly lost appetite and vomits yellow fluid, nine times in two days; ate a pesticide earlier and half an amoxicillin capsule. The pet hospital is closed, the cat’s nose and paw pads are pale. What do I do? Urgent!
Yellow vomit suggests gastroenteritis from diet or, if unvaccinated, possible obstruction or panleukopenia; tests include blood work, SAA, ultrasound, and a panleukopenia test. Pale nose and paws mean anemia and dehydration needing fluids; at home give glucose and anti-emetics.
Why does my cat have a runny nose and scabs around the mouth?
A runny nose in a cat usually indicates a respiratory infection; have a vet rule out infectious disease, and if immunity is low, anti-inflammatory medication can help. Scabs around the mouth may be dried nasal discharge or a skin issue needing cleaning.
Drooling a bit, nose seems blocked, congested, won’t drink milk.
A stuffy nose with drooling in a kitten is a respiratory infection, possibly with calicivirus or herpes; PCR can diagnose. If it won't nurse, seek emergency care and give meds and syringe feeding with warmth.