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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.
How to Treat Black Chin (Feline Acne) in Cats
Cat chin acne (feline acne) is a skin condition in which hair follicles become clogged and inflamed, producing blackheads and sometimes infected bumps on the chin. Most mild cases improve with regular gentle cleaning, while secondary infections need topical or oral medication.
What to Do About Coccidia Infection in Dogs
Pet coccidia is a terrible parasite; worse is an owner who does not even know coccidia - is that you?
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.
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.
Feline AIDS (FIV): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS (FAIDS) is a contagious disease in cats caused by Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which attacks the immune system and makes cats more vulnerable to other infections.
Diseases with Symptoms Similar to Feline Liver Failure
Liver failure is an abnormality that occurs when the liver is affected by impaired blood flow, reduced oxygen supply, hepatotoxic drugs or chemicals, excess heat, or infectious agents. Liver failure can occur in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. It may affect multiple organ systems, including the liver and gallbladder, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood system. Affected pets may show various symptoms, including anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, abdominal fluid accumulation, bleeding, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
What Is Feline Panleukopenia?
Panleukopenia is a fast, fatal-sounding viral disease — but fear comes from not understanding it. Infection needs three things: a source, a route, and low immunity, so even a cat that never goes out can be at risk.
What Is Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Plague)?
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease that crashes a cat's white-blood-cell count and weakens its defenses. With vaccination it is preventable, and with early aggressive support it is often survivable.
Is My Kitten’s Red Eye an Infection?
A young kitten's red, inflamed eye usually comes from a weak immune system or a bacteria-heavy environment. See a vet early and use a vet-recommended eye drop, while keeping the kitten's space clean and warm.