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Dog does not want to eat and lacks energy
A dog that refuses food and is weak or listless may be sick or unwell. Several common conditions can cause these signs.
Dog flipped over at night, suddenly gasped and retched, I thought something was stuck; back pats brought nothing up, recovered after a few minutes then slept; about two hours later the gasping happened again and stopped after a few seconds
Reverse sneezing or gagging can come from an esophageal foreign body, respiratory infection, or cold-air irritation of the nose. Recurring episodes warrant a vet visit.
My 2-month-old cat has watery eyes with discharge, occasional sneezing, and constantly makes a rumbling purr-like sound
A purr is usually a sign of a content cat, but with watery eyes and sneezing it more likely indicates a respiratory infection or nasal blockage. A veterinary check is advised.
How long does it take for a dog’s bronchitis to heal?
A dog's bronchitis generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to resolve, depending on the dog's overall condition and the severity of the illness. Mild cases often show clear improvement after about one week of treatment, while more serious cases may need around two weeks.
My cat has white eye discharge and now clear runny nose for two days
White eye discharge with clear runny nose suggests a cold or feline rhinotracheitis from herpes, calicivirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia, among other respiratory causes. See a vet for eye drops, anti-inflammatory and antiviral care, and keep air fresh.
My newly adopted cat has much eye discharge and unequal eye size
Some eye discharge is normal, but unequal eyes suggest eye or respiratory disease. Causes include infection, herpes or calicivirus, or glaucoma; clean gently and use anti-inflammatory drops, and see a vet if it worsens.
My dog has had yellow sticky nasal discharge on one side for a while, antibiotics did not help, could it be teeth or rhinitis or tumor?
Dog nasal discharge can come from a cold, allergy, sinusitis, polyps, or tumor. Clear discharge with no other signs may self-resolve in a week or two, but yellow-green with sneezing or poor appetite needs chest X-ray and respiratory tests; CT or scope if severe.
My dog keeps coughing like dry heaving or a dry cough
A dog coughing like dry heaving may have a bone stuck or a respiratory disease; do not medicate blindly. Try to see and remove a visible bone gently, but go to the vet for X-rays if unsure, and rush to emergency if breathing is fast or it vomits.
How long until a cat recovers from calicivirus infection?
With active treatment a cat usually recovers from calicivirus in 7 to 10 days. It is a viral respiratory disease with drooling, eye inflammation, and ulcers; even after recovery the cat carries the virus for life, so prevent in advance.
How to medicate and treat calicivirus, herpesvirus, and mycoplasma infection
This is a mixed respiratory infection needing interferon, antibiotics, and symptom care. The viruses have no specific cure, so use interferon and antivirals; herpes eye issues need eye drops, and mycoplasma is treated with doxycycline, ideally nebulized.