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Feline Chlamydiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline chlamydiosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia felis, most often producing conjunctivitis but also rhinitis and pneumonia. It is treated with tetracycline-class antibiotics and isolation of affected cats.
Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
What should I do about my cat’s thick, pus-like eye discharge?
Pus-like eye discharge can result from bacterial infection, mycoplasma, viral infection, dry eye, or other conditions. First wipe the discharge away with a damp cloth, then flush the eye with saline if needed and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop. If symptoms do not improve after treatment, take your cat to a veterinary clinic to identify the cause.
Can I use erythromycin eye ointment for my cat’s eye inflammation?
Erythromycin eye ointment is a common antibiotic ointment with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, suitable for eye inflammation from bacterial infection such as keratitis, conjunctivitis, and dacryocystitis. You may use it on your cat, but first clean the eye to remove discharge and debris so the medicine absorbs well. If symptoms do not improve, take your cat to a veterinary clinic.
My cat’s eyes are discharging thick fluid — what should I do?
Thick eye discharge can come from inflammation, a viral or bacterial infection, or other eye problems. Wipe the eyes clean, then use pet-specific antibacterial eye drops; if it doesn't improve, see a vet.
What medicine works best for a dog with a lot of eye discharge?
Heavy eye discharge in a dog is often from diet-related 'heat' (too much oil and salt) or inflammation. If there are no other signs, switch to a light diet. For a bacterial infection use neomycin sulfate drops; for a viral infection use acyclovir-containing drops.
Is this cat ringworm?
From the photo, the cat's symptoms do not look like ringworm. Besides ringworm, allergies, external irritation and bacterial infection can also cause red skin. To check for ringworm, shine a Wood's lamp on the spot; green fluorescence means infection. If ringworm is ruled out, see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
What medication should I use for my cat’s inflamed eye?
Eye inflammation can come from conjunctivitis, keratitis, irritants, or viral infection. For irritants, remove the object and use a pet antibacterial eye drop. For bacterial infection use an antibiotic drop; for viral, an antiviral drop.
What could be causing this condition on my dog’s tail?
The tail symptoms likely come from folliculitis, mange mites, or fungal/bacterial infection, which can cause localized redness, swelling, and hair loss that needs a vet's diagnosis. For bacterial causes, clipping the hair, cleaning with povidone-iodine, applying a pet anti-inflammatory ointment, and oral antibiotics can help.
How is feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) in kittens treated?
Cat flu is dangerous in kittens and can be fatal untreated. Diagnose via symptoms plus PCR. Treat with interferon/antiviral proteins and amoxicillin or doxycycline to prevent bacterial infection; add lysine to curb viral replication and boost immunity; disinfect the environment thoroughly.