Feline Infectious Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus-1): Symptoms and Treatment

Feline infectious rhinotracheitis, or cat flu caused by feline herpesvirus-1, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory disease. It produces sneezing, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and fever, and can cause serious eye ulcers and abortion in pregnant cats.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper): Symptoms and Treatment

Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper or infectious enteritis, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease of cats. It causes high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and a dangerous drop in white blood cells, and is especially deadly to kittens.

Diseases 📅 May 9, 2026

Cat Cold vs. Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu): What’s the Difference?

Feline herpesvirus (cat flu / infectious rhinotracheitis) is a serious, potentially fatal respiratory disease with fever, eye inflammation, and high mortality in kittens, while an ordinary cat cold causes mild sneezing and clear discharge. Vaccination and lysine supplementation help prevent it.

Pet Health 📅 January 12, 2021

Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021

The Truth About Cat Vaccinations

A cat's resistance changes with age: weak in infancy before the body peaks, and declining again in old age.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021

Cat Vaccination: What to Know Before and After

Vaccines work with your cat's immune system to build protection before real exposure. Here is how immunity develops, the main vaccine types, and the schedule and side-effects every cat owner should understand.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Cat Each Month?

Most of a cat's monthly cost goes to food and preventive care — kibble, vaccines, and parasite control — with litter, toys, and the odd treat on top. A typical adult cat runs about $30–45 a month, and preventing illness is far cheaper than treating it.

Pet Health 📅 September 30, 2020