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Can Cat FIP Spread to Humans?
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) does not spread to people or, by current evidence, between cats—it is not considered a contagious disease. It arises when a cat's coronavirus mutates, driven by genetics, stress, and environment; prevention focuses on reducing stress and supporting immunity.
What Spay/Neuter Surgery Is — and Why Cats Should Be Neutered
Spay/neuter is a routine surgery that removes a cat's reproductive organs to prevent breeding and curb hormone-driven behavior. Males get a quick scrotal incision; females need a flank or abdominal incision to remove the uterus and ovaries. The benefits include fewer stray cats, lower reproductive-disease risk, and far less spraying, yowling, and fighting.
What to Know Before Buying a Pet Cat
Before buying a cat, confirm its vaccine history and get the record book so you can keep shots current. Buy from a proper shop rather than street sellers, choose a 2–3 month-old kitten still with its mother's immunity, and pick a naturally good-tempered cat that tolerates handling.
Telling a Cat Cold Apart from Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper)
A simple cat cold brings sneezing, runny nose, and a mild fever that often resolves in a few days. Feline panleukopenia (distemper) is far more dangerous: a high fever of 40–41°C, repeated vomiting of yellow bile, and bloody, foul-smelling diarrhea. Any sudden high fever should be treated as an emergency and checked by a vet immediately.
Cat Spay/Neuter: Pros, Cons, and Notes
What are the pros and cons of cat neutering? 15 things about it — you probably know fewer than 5. Read on with us.
What Cat Supplies Do You Need to Prepare?
Choose sensibly from the list below according to your budget. Add items gradually as you can afford them, or go for better products if money is no object.
What Is Feline AIDS (FIV) and What Are Its Symptoms?
The name 'feline AIDS' often confuses people. Its full name is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), different from human HIV. Infected cats may show chronic mouth inflammation, fever, weight loss, and more, but it does not spread to humans, dogs, or other animals.
What Are Feline Coccidia, Tritrichomonas, and Giardia?
Coccidia, tritrichomonas, and giardia usually cause gastrointestinal symptoms in cats, like diarrhea and blood in stool. Here's an introduction.
Why Does My Cat’s Chin Turn Black? (Feline Acne)
A cat's black chin is actually comedones; some get acne, severe cases pus and bleeding—like human 'teenage spots.' The chin and tail are most affected; the area reddens, loses fur, hurts when wiped.
Causes and Prevention of Cat Stress Reactions
Simply, a stress reaction is any disliked or hated situation causing pressure or stimulus. When a cat is stimulated by environmental change, that's a stress reaction; failure to adapt can cause physical or mental abnormality, even disease.