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Healthy cats occasionally cough due to transient irritation of the respiratory system from environmental contaminants such as dust or fumes. Persistent coughing at a higher than normal frequency has many potential causes.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
More common causes are listed first; less common causes are listed later.
Common Causes
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Diarrhea is an extremely common problem in both cats and dogs. Mild, transient diarrhea rarely is a cause for concern. Severe or chronic diarrhea is often caused by major medical conditions, and can be damaging to a pet’s health in its own right.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Causes for this frustrating problem fall into two categories: medical problems and behavioral problems.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Most instances of trembling in pets are the result of temporary excitement, fear, or cold. Therefore, in most cases, trembling is not a serious concern. However, some instances of trembling may be caused by serious medical problems.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Causes are listed in order from most common to least common. In dogs and cats, ear problems are by far the most common cause of head shaking.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Panting is very rare in cats. It is often a sign of a serious problem.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.