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Canine and Feline Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in dogs and cats from irritation, infection, allergy, or nearby disease, causing redness, discharge, and light sensitivity. Treatment controls infection and soothes the eye.
Symptoms of Feline Viral Conjunctivitis
Feline viral conjunctivitis is caused by the herpesvirus in cat flu. Beyond eye redness and discharge it also brings respiratory signs, so controlling the virus is essential.
Cat Cold vs. Feline Herpesvirus: What’s the Real Difference?
A cat cold is a mild chill-driven illness; feline herpesvirus (cat flu) is a serious, contagious respiratory disease, mostly FHV-1, often mixed with other pathogens. The herpes form attacks the eyes and mouth in ways a cold doesn't—and only the FVRCP vaccine and good hygiene keep it at bay.
How to Treat Feline Rhinitis
Feline rhinitis follows injury or infection of the nasal lining and often turns bacterial; acute cases sneeze, rub the nose, and stream serous-to-mucoid (sometimes bloody) discharge with noisy breathing, while chronic cases drip on and crust, with a foul smell, and can lead to sinusitis or nasal tumors. Treatment flushes the nose, applies local antibiotics or decongestant drops, and tackles the underlying infection — bacterial, fungal, or allergic.
Is Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu) Serious?
Cat flu (feline herpes/calicivirus) is mild in early stages — good food, warmth, and cleaning clear it — but late-stage signs like pus, eye cloudiness, and appetite loss need medication. Catch it early and most cats recover well at home.
Why Cats Cough: Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)
Feline viral rhinotracheitis, or cat flu, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection; over 90% of cats carry the virus and show signs only when stress drops their immunity. Typical signs are fever, lethargy, poor appetite, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and sneezing, with coughing in some; kittens can develop pneumonia. A caught cat needs eye/nose care, L-lysine, and antibiotics against secondary infection.
Are Cat Cold and Feline Herpesvirus the Same?
A cat cold and feline herpesvirus look alike but aren't the same: herpes brings thick yellow-green discharge and can ulcerate the cornea or blind. Herpes needs isolation, antibiotics, and eye drops; a plain cold needs warmth, cat cold medicine, and a dry coat.
About Feline Epiphora (Excessive Tearing)
Epiphora is abnormal tear overflow, caused either by blocked drainage through the nasolacrimal system or by excessive tear production beyond what drainage can handle.
Home Treatment for Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu)
As pet care becomes scientific and vet medicine matures, treating cat flu is easier. With a scientific plan by symptoms, it heals fast. Here's its impact and treatment.
What Is Feline AIDS and Its Symptoms
A cat with feline AIDS is also nicknamed a 'prodigal cat,' and for good reason. This article explains what feline AIDS is and the symptoms a cat shows if infected.