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My hamster has a swollen bump above its nose, sneezes constantly, and breathes through its mouth with a blocked nose.
These signs may follow an untreated respiratory infection causing sinusitis/abscess, or a tumor/foreign object. Take the hamster to a vet promptly.
Cat’s nose keeps sniffling and it is getting thinner
A sniffling nose suggests a blockage from a respiratory infection or virus aftereffect. Antibiotics usually control it, while viral aftereffects are managed by relieving signs.
What does a dry nose in a Teddy dog mean?
A dry Teddy nose may come from an overly dry home, or from poor nutrition or disease. Low water intake or missing nutrients reduces body moisture and nose wetness; upper respiratory, viral, or skin diseases can also dry the nose.
My hamster makes puffing sounds while eating; not sure why, I have a video of the sound.
Soft puffing while chewing is normal (breathing with chewing), but loud/frequent sounds may mean infection like a cold. Squeak-like sounds may be diaphragm spasm from vitamin deficiency or chills.
What does a dog’s dry cough and retching mean?
Intermittent dry cough and dry heave may be a respiratory infection, but esophagus injury or parasites are possible. Causes include cold, bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia. Signs are weakness, poor appetite, dry cough, retching, sometimes fever. See a vet if uncertain.
My Cat Has Been Sneezing and Has a Runny Nose Lately; at Night Mucus Dries and Blocks the Nose, and Since Last Month One Eye Corner Has Had Reddish-Brown Discharge
'Cold' is a general term for upper respiratory symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, cough, congestion, red eyes or discharge). Rhinotracheitis is a type of cold from herpesvirus. Many causes: calicivirus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Bordetella, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia. For severe upper respiratory symptoms, get a vet PCR, DR, fSAA, and blood tests to find cause, then treat.
What Medicine to Give a Rabbit with a Cold?
A rabbit cold is very common in pet rabbits, especially baby rabbits prone to colds and fever. What are the symptoms and what medicine helps? Today our pet care specialists cover rabbit cold symptoms and treatment.
My golden hamster may have caught a chill from the AC; nose makes puffing sounds and runs; no real treatment yet; can’t get it to take banlangen; today the nose is red, swollen, and has debris; how to treat?
A puffing, runny, red, swollen nose suggests a respiratory infection or nasal foreign body, polyp, or tumor. Clean the nose, remove visible objects, and see a vet if it persists.
No reaction while asleep, but breathing is heavy and nose seems blocked when awake; meow is hoarse; rolls over for cuddles
Heavy breathing in cats has many causes: upper respiratory, lung, or chest disease, or just normal upon waking. Seek care if it persists with other signs.
Why Does a Cat Breathe Loudly (Heavy Breathing)?
A cat's loud breathing can be normal a relaxed cat purrs and breathes heavier but if it comes with other signs the cat is likely ill. Causes: relaxation, flat-faced breeds, nasal objects, simple congestion, cold or URI (sneezing, runny nose), feline rhinotracheitis or virus (cough, tears, fever), or long-term rhinitis. Clear mild cases; see a vet for cough, tears, or fever.