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Can Feline Distemper Spread to Dogs

Can Feline Distemper Spread to Dogs

Feline panleukopenia, commonly called cat distemper, is highly contagious among cats but does not spread to dogs. Kittens are most at risk, and the disease can be fatal without prompt care. Vaccination and isolating sick cats are the cornerstones of prevention.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat’s Immunity Is Low

What to Do When Your Cat’s Immunity Is Low

Immunity is the cat's firewall against the bacteria and viruses around it; once it falls, illness follows. Lift it with complete, healthy food, an immune supplement and vitamin B, plus exercise and a calm, quiet home.

Pet Health 📅 November 10, 2020
What to Do When a Mother Cat Won’t Eat After Giving Birth

What to Do When a Mother Cat Won’t Eat After Giving Birth

A new mother cat may refuse food due to exhaustion, stress, a noisy environment, or a postpartum infection. Brief fasting is normal, but prolonged refusal needs a vet check for retained kittens or infection. Soft, nutrient-rich meals and a calm space help her recover.

Pet Health 📅 October 31, 2020
Can a Dog’s Vomiting and Diarrhea Heal on Their Own?

Can a Dog’s Vomiting and Diarrhea Heal on Their Own?

Vomiting and diarrhea in dogs usually trace to diet (human treats like chocolate or milk), a chill, or parasites — and most mild cases improve with probiotics, warmth, and deworming. A new-environment stress reaction calms with a one-day fast; persistent or parasite-driven cases need a vet.

Pet Health 📅 October 27, 2020
Kitten With Pus in the Eyes, Can’t Open Them, and Sneezing

Kitten With Pus in the Eyes, Can’t Open Them, and Sneezing

A kitten with pus-filled eyes, stuck-shut lids, and sneezing is often fighting feline herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), not just a cold — and it can be fatal if ignored. Isolate and disinfect the space, give lysine and vet-prescribed antibiotics, and use eye drops for the conjunctivitis. Act quickly, since kittens have little immunity.

Pet Health 📅 October 26, 2020
Is Your Itchy Dog Suffering From a Skin Condition?

Is Your Itchy Dog Suffering From a Skin Condition?

Itching is unpleasant and can crack the skin, but it isn't always a disease. Mild cases respond to natural aids like aloe or diluted apple-cider vinegar, while persistent itching needs a medicated spray and a clean, dry environment — with sunshine when possible.

Pet Health 📅 October 21, 2020
What to Do When a 2-Month-Old Kitten Has Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

What to Do When a 2-Month-Old Kitten Has Diarrhea and Won’t Eat

A two-month-old kitten is mid-weaning and easily gets diarrhea from diet slips or the stress of a new home. Hold food briefly while keeping water available, use a vet-approved anti-diarrheal, stay on schedule with deworming, and add a probiotic to settle the gut.

Pet Health 📅 October 20, 2020
Why Is My Cat Breathing With Its Mouth Open?

Why Is My Cat Breathing With Its Mouth Open?

Open-mouthed breathing has both normal and disease causes. Heat, exertion or fear can explain it, but otherwise it usually signals a blocked or inflamed airway such as a cold or feline rhinotracheitis. Persistent cases with fever or eye discharge need a vet.

Pet Health 📅 October 12, 2020
What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Chill

What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Chill

Cats catch colds easily from baths, seasonal shifts and temperature swings. Treat early to prevent the illness from deepening into something worse. Symptomatic care plus warmth, hydration and good nutrition usually gets a mild case back on track.

Pet Health 📅 October 10, 2020