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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.
What Is Psittacosis?
Psittacosis is a contagious chlamydia infection spread through bird droppings and secretions, and to people via contaminated air. Birds show respiratory and digestive signs; treatment uses antibiotics, and prevention means hygiene and protective gear.
What Are the Symptoms of Psittacosis?
Psittacosis causes listlessness, discharge, and diarrhea in birds, and flu-like illness or pneumonia in people. Infected flocks need prompt veterinary antibiotics, isolation, and strict hygiene with protective masks and gloves.
Is Dog Folliculitis Contagious to Humans? Should You Isolate?
Dog folliculitis is a clogging inflammation of the hair follicles that looks like blackhead spots; simple cases aren't contagious to people, but if pustules rupture and spread fungus or bacteria it can be. Basic hygiene makes human infection unlikely, and isolation isn't needed — though separate other pets briefly if you have several.
Signs of Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis can infect almost all warm-blooded animals, and cats are the only host that spreads it through feces. Learn the acute and chronic signs and how to prevent infection.
How to Manage Severe Cat Tear Stains
Owners know tear stains—two dark-red streaks like a mustache, making a cute cat look like a sloppy old man. Here is how to clean cat tear stains.
Symptoms of Mites in Hamsters
Mites are invisible to the eye; you spot them via coat and skin changes. This guide covers how hamsters catch mites (from cats/dogs, pet stores), where they gather (ears), signs like itching and bald patches, and diagnosis.
Symptoms of Mites in Hamsters
Mites are invisible to the eye; you spot them via coat and skin changes. This guide covers how hamsters catch mites (from cats/dogs, pet stores), where they gather (ears), signs like itching and bald patches, and diagnosis.
Know Rabbit Disease Patterns to Prevent Them Well
Some rabbit diseases follow patterns; knowing them helps prevention greatly. Some are untreatable or hard to treat and kill before you can act, so prevention must come first. Here is how.