Day: March 13, 2020

Cat Larynx A dry, hot nose or a moist, cold nose is not a reliable way to determine your pet’s health, but the discharge, if any, might be an indicator of illness. Normally, there is a slight, clear, watery secretion from your cat’s nostrils. A bloody or thick yellowish, white, or greenish nasal discharge is abnormal. The light pink color to the gums indicates that your pet is getting enough oxygen. A blue or muddy red color to the tongue and gums indicates a serious problem in the respiratory or cardiovascular system. Pale gums may indicate anemia.   The cat larynx (Adam’s apple or voice box) can be felt like a hard structure at the top of the windpipe – the same location as the human voice box. The larynx produces your cat’s snarls and meows by vibrations of the vocal cords. The purr is thought to originate from vibrations of the “false” vocal cords.  

Cat Insect Bites Some insect bites will cause a local reaction, but a serious systemic reaction occurs only rarely. Bites from poisonous spiders are also rare, but they are life-threatening and need immediate attention. Since their paws are always on the ground – and often their noses too – cats can easily be stung by an angry wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket. Swelling and pain of the muzzle or paw may occur, as may hives (bumps that appear suddenly all over the body). A cat will usually cry out when bitten and if bitten on the muzzle, will continuously rub its face on the ground. Cat Insects Bites Information The following is some information related to cat insect bites. The insects generally bite when they are disturbed and respond as an act of defense mechanism. Other insects like mosquitoes and fleas bite the cat in order to feed on the blood of the pet. On receiving a bite from any form of insect the immediate reaction is itching and swelling of the skin surface.