They are a good choice for relatively desiccated wounds. For exudative wounds, absorptive dressings, such as calcium alginates (eg, Kaltostat [Calgon Vestal], Curasorb [Kendall]) and hydrofiber dressings (eg, Aquacel and Aquacel-AG [Convatec]), are highly absorptive and are appropriate for exudative wounds.
Histoplasmosis can cause a respiratory disease with cough and shortness of breath. The fungal organism causing this disease is present throughout the Midwest but can be concentrated in areas with quantities of bird droppings. Persons acquire the disease by inhalation of the organism from the environment.
Rapid Breathing. The dog or cat is breathing faster than usual; normally, resting pets take about 10 to 30 breaths every minute. Breathing faster than this can indicate such things as pain, fever, anxiety or problems with the lungs and/or chest. When rapid breathing is accompanied by difficult or labored breathing, it is a sign of extreme distress.