Cat Itchy Nose

Cat Itchy Nose 

Itchy noses in cats can be caused by various factors, including allergies, infections, parasites, or environmental irritants.

Allergies are a common cause of itchy noses in cats, with triggers ranging from pollen and dust mites to certain foods or chemicals.

Upper respiratory infections, such as feline herpesvirus or calicivirus, can lead to nasal irritation and itching in cats.

Parasites like fleas or mites can also cause itching around the nose area, leading to discomfort for the cat.

Environmental irritants such as smoke, perfumes, or cleaning products can irritate a cat's nasal passages and cause itching.

Scratching at the nose excessively can result in secondary bacterial infections or self-inflicted injuries.

Some cats may develop a condition called eosinophilic granuloma complex, where itchy lesions can occur on the nose and other parts of the body.

It's important for cat owners to monitor their pet's nasal symptoms and seek veterinary care if the itching persists or if other symptoms like sneezing, discharge, or changes in behavior occur.

Treatment for itchy noses in cats may include identifying and avoiding triggers, medication to alleviate itching or treat underlying conditions, and environmental management.

Regular grooming and keeping the cat's environment clean can help reduce the likelihood of nasal irritation and itching.

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And feeding newborn kittens.

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Why does your older dog cough?

  Why is your dog coughing?

There are many reasons why your dog could be coughing. It's always best to see a veterinarian if your dog keeps coughing day after day. This is especially important if you can't readily identify a cause for their coughing, such as the presence of allergens in their environment.

Some dogs may cough briefly and stop. However, other dogs may cough and their coughing may be accompanied by difficulty breathing. It's important to see a veterinarian if a dog is coughing and can't breathe well. Persistent coughing along with difficulty breathing is a sign of congestive heart failure in dogs.

Congestive heart failure in dogs is a serious condition. However, if it's diagnosed early, your dog will have a better chance of living for several more years.

Dogs with congestive heart failure cough persistently because fluid starts to build up in their lungs. They also cough because their trachea is irritated. When a dog has congestive heart failure, their trachea can become irritated as their heart becomes bigger and pushes against their trachea.

When a dog is diagnosed with congestive heart failure, veterinarians will usually prescribe diuretics that help to reduce the buildup of fluid. This helps to reduce the coughing. 

A holistic veterinarian may also recommend natural diuretics for dogs that can be used as a part of their treatment regimen. However, natural diuretics for dogs should not be used to replace prescription diuretics when a dog has congestive heart failure.

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Canine separation anxiety

   Dog separation anxiety safety

Safety and self-injuries are issues for dogs with separation anxiety. This applies to dogs of all ages.

Dogs might try to escape from their home or any other area in which they're confined. Even if they're placed in a crate, they could try to escape from their crate.

These dogs often damage their teeth, paws and other parts of their body as they try to chew through doors and windows.

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Can you feed the cats with baby food?

  Can cats eat baby food if they're sick? 

Cats can eat meat based baby food if they're ill. Cats can only eat meat-based baby food if its free of additives.

Sick cats should also only be given a moderate portion of meat based baby food. So, meat based baby food can't be used as a regular or daily substitute for regular cat food.

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Can cats be allergic to corn snacks?

   Can cats have food allergies? Yes. Cats can have food allergies. Your cat can be allergic to a particular type of food, even if it's raw.

Your cat can also be allergic to an additive that's in processed food. So, your cat could be allergic to an unprocessed food, such as chicken.

 They could also be allergic to a processed food such as a chicken breast snack because of an additive that's in the treat. 

Cats can be allergic to different types of protein so, they can be allergic to a protein that's found in turkey or beef.

Your cat could also be allergic to a protein that's found in a whole grain, such as corn.

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Is aspirin safe for nose piercings?

   Does Aspirin paste work on a nose piercing bump? If you've recently pierced your nose, you want it to heal as quickly as possible.

Your body piercer may have told you to clean your piercing regularly. However, you may have noticed that you're developing a bump around the piercing.

H2Ocean can be used to treat a nose piercing.  To use H2Ocean for nose piercing aftercare, apply it at least two times daily, ensuring that the area around the piercing is gently cleaned.

Most piercers do not recommend using a stick Aspirin paste or a thin Aspirin paste around a piercing. This is because aspirin may cause irritation to the skin. It's safer to use H2Ocean to clean your piercing.

Aspirin paste alternative - clean your piercing with H2Ocean

Diet for dogs with urinary tract infections

    Can high protein dog food cause a urinary tract infection?

If your dog or cat has a urinary tract infection, you may be wondering if high protein food has contributed to that health condition.

There currently is not a lot of evidence pointing to high protein in your dog's diet as a direct cause of urinary tract infections. However, having a lot of protein in their diet can change the acidity of your dogs urine. That is, dogs that have a high level of protein in their diet tend to have more acidic urine. 

When a dog's urine is very acidic, they're more likely to form bladder stones. The problem is that when a dog forms bladder stones, these bladder stones make it more likely that they will develop urinary tract infections. If your dog has bladder stones, they will tend to have cloudy urine or smelly urine.

  

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