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How to medicate and treat calicivirus, herpesvirus, and mycoplasma infection
This is a mixed respiratory infection needing interferon, antibiotics, and symptom care. The viruses have no specific cure, so use interferon and antivirals; herpes eye issues need eye drops, and mycoplasma is treated with doxycycline, ideally nebulized.
Black material around the cat’s eyes
Black matter around cat eyes may be excess discharge and conjunctivitis. With respiratory signs suspect feline herpes (cat flu); clean at home and see a vet. Use an Elizabethan collar.
My cat cannot open one eye. What is wrong?
One closed eye suggests conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation or virus. Try antibiotic drops and a collar; see a vet if other signs appear.
My cat keeps getting red stuff in its eyes that comes back after cleaning. What is it?
Recurring red eye discharge may be normal gunk, or conjunctivitis, keratitis or diet-related heat. Clean and use drops; see a vet if it persists.
How long does a cat’s eye inflammation take to heal?
Causes of feline eye inflammation vary, so treatment and duration differ. Simple conjunctivitis heals in about a week with timely care. Conjunctival edema treated with anti-inflammatory drops recovers in about 3 days. If inflammation persists, see a vet for further checks.
How long until a cat’s belly swells with FIP?
With wet FIP, the belly usually swells in about 1 to 2 months; the amount of ascites determines the size, and excess fluid can cause breathing difficulty, needing drainage. Dry FIP has no ascites or swelling but causes conjunctivitis, jaundice, anemia, and granulomas.
How long can a cat with herpesvirus live?
Simple herpes infection with treatment is usually not fatal; but with secondary bacterial infection or severe respiratory signs, untreated it may die in 3-7 days. Kittens have up to 80% mortality. Treat with antivirals and antibiotics.
Why do kittens have tear stains?
Many causes lead to kitten tear stains. Oily, dry, salty food causes "heat" with severe stains, bad breath, and soft stool. Cat flu or respiratory disease can cause conjunctivitis with red, discharging eyes. Blocked nasolacrimal ducts or fur irritating the conjunctiva also cause tearing. If no other symptoms, use cleansing eye drops, more water, and light diet; if red eyes or breathing/appetite issues, see a vet.
What should I do if one of my cat’s eyes won’t open properly?
A cat that can't quite open one eye may have an irritant or eye disease. First check for foreign objects like hair, paper or sand; flush with saline or pet eye wash, then apply neomycin sulfate eye drops to prevent infection. If there's no foreign body but redness, swelling or discharge, it may be conjunctivitis or keratitis from bacteria or viruses - clean the discharge, use antibiotic drops, and if the cat is lethargic, sneezing or off its food, see a vet to rule out feline herpesvirus or calicivirus.
What causes eye inflammation in cats?
Cat eye inflammation can come from scratches, feline herpesvirus, and more. Use an Elizabethan collar and see a vet; antibiotic ointments help scratches, while viral conjunctivitis needs antiviral treatment.