Continuation of Cold Weather Diseases.

Cats are also subject to similar stresses and conditions and to some extent, are more prone to come down with repiratory diseases because of their nocturnal roaming habits, which exposes them to other cats, lower temperatures, dampness or rain. Cats are very susceptible to respiratory illnesses such as Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus and Viral Pneumonitis, etc.
They lose their appetite, may cough and sneeze frecuently, Their eyes may swell and show profuse tearing with mucopurulent discharge from the eyes and nose.

Birds, particularly macaws, parrots and parakeets, frecuently die from respiratory diseases. All these birds come from the tropics and their body temperature is much higher than that of mammals, they need a moderately warm environment and even though it must be well ventilated, they can not stand cold drafts or drizzle.
These little animals become listless, stop eating, stop talking or singing, they show rough feathers, sneeze, have labored respiration and die. One of their respiratory diseases Psittacosis ,can be contagious to people.

Fortunately, most of these diseases can be prevented by keeping your pets properly vaccinated, well nourished and well managed, however, it is very important that at the very first sign of disease you call on your Veterinarian for help.