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Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Why Your Cat Sneezes: Illness Causes
With sharp weather swings, cats get runny-nose and sneeze 'colds' like people. But beware: nonstop sneezing and nasal discharge may be viral infection—ignore it and it can turn severe.
Cat Trichomoniasis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline trichomoniasis is an internal parasite infection, and it can become serious. Here are the symptoms and treatment of Tritrichomonas in cats.
What Vaccines Does a Cat Need
Basically, the most common domestic cat triple vaccine is the imported brand 'Meow Three-Duo' (Miaosanduo). In Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Japan, only two vaccines are commonly needed in year one and two: the 'triple' (FVRCP) against viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia—reliable after years of use, saving countless cats from early death.
Cat Periodontitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline periodontal disease is the most common oral disease in cats; over 80% of cats over 3 years old develop it. Neglected cleaning, slower metabolism, and weaker immunity let plaque and tartar build up, leading to bacterial growth and infection, and bone/tooth resorption from bacterial toxins and acid—causing serious periodontal disease.
Symptoms of Cat Mouth Ulcers
The causes of feline mouth ulcers are complex, and for some cats the cause cannot be identified. Here are the symptoms and underlying causes.
Symptoms of Urinary Stones in Male Cats
Because of their anatomy, male cats get urinary tract disease more than females; a common one is urinary stones, with signs split into full and partial urethral blockage. Here are the detailed symptoms and treatment.
Symptoms and Causes of Diarrhea in Cats
Diarrhea is not a disease itself but a sign of many different illnesses. A healthy cat passes stool daily without trouble, usually one to three times a day. Like human diarrhea, cat diarrhea happens when undigested food moves through the gut too fast, or when too much water enters the stool from the large intestine.
How Much Does Cat Rhinotracheitis Treatment Cost?
Rhinotracheitis is a contagious viral disease that often sweeps through groups of cats, and it can recur when a cat's immunity drops. Treatment cost depends on several factors.
Cat Chin Acne: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline chin acne is a common skin condition in cats, seemingly unrelated to age, breed or sex. Some sources say it's more common in cats aged 2-4 due to hormones. Though mainly cosmetic, it can develop into painful pustules that irritate the cat.