Histoplasmosis in Cats
 
Histoplasmosis refers to a fungal infection caused by the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. It usually enters an animal's intestinal tract after being ingested through contaminated soil or bird droppings.
 
Symptoms
 
The most common symptoms for cats are lack of appetite, weight loss, and difficulty breathing. Other potential signs may include:
 

Coughing
Increased breathing effort and harsh lung sounds
Lameness
Eye discharge
Diarrhea
Fever, up to to 4 ...read more