Signs of Respiratory Disorders

  • Discharge from the nose (mucus, pus, or blood, depending on the cause)

  • Coughing that may be dry or may include mucus or blood

  • Rapid breathing (not always a sign of disease, such as in healthy animals after exercise)

  • Labored or difficult breathing; shortness of breath

  • Shallow breathing

  • Signs of pain associated with breathing in or out

  • Noise (such as grunting) associated with breathing