Often we see dogs and cats coughing or sneezing frequently and think it is normal. But who knows that these symptoms can be life-threatening to pets to the point of causing death? Although observing the symptoms of respiratory diseases may be quite difficult, it is an important disease that has the potential to cause immediate death in pets. Therefore, owners should learn about the initial signs of danger that dogs and cats show so that they can take them to see a veterinarian in a timely manner. When our children may have respiratory diseases, how do we know? Let's check the symptoms of 4 symptoms that indicate that dogs and cats may have respiratory diseases. 1. Dry nose or runny nose Normally, the nose of healthy animals will have a little moisture. Therefore, when we find that the nose of a dog or cat is unusually dry or has more runny nose than usual, it may indicate illness, fever, or a bad sign of the respiratory system. However, in the case of some breeds of dogs that are short-faced, such as pugs or French bulldogs, they may have a runny nose during weather changes or after the owner takes them for a walk more than usual. Ways to observe the characteristics of the mucus that indicate abnormalities include having clear runny nose all the time and the pet licking its nose frequently. The mucus is thick and sticky...
Has your cat ever had this symptom? Even though you haven’t done anything, your cat seems to have difficulty breathing and breathes abnormally, or sometimes it doesn’t breathe consistently. These symptoms are definitely not normal for cats, but there may be an abnormality in your body that causes these symptoms. So what are the causes? Let’s try to understand. Symptoms of heavy breathing in cats If you notice, it will be breathing that seems impactful or forceful. Sometimes, cats may be in a crouching position all the time because they can’t lie on their backs or sides due to a large amount of fluid or fluid in the chest or abdomen. Or, a very severe cat flu can cause difficulty breathing. The symptoms of a cold are usually obvious in the form of green mucus and thick eye mucus. Cats may have low blood oxygen levels and the color of the mucous membranes will change to pale or purple. Causes of cats breathing heavily include: 1. There is an obstruction in the upper respiratory tract, such as a large amount of mucus, a tumor, fungus, or a mass in the nasal cavity and pharynx, etc.…
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