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How does a cat catch cat rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis is caused by feline herpesvirus, which spreads through eye, nose, and mouth secretions. Recovered or latent carriers also harbor the virus and can relapse when immunity drops or during stress. To lower risk, vaccinate regularly, boost immunity, and avoid contact with unknown cats.
I suddenly noticed a small patch of missing fur on my kitten’s chin with red skin. Is it a skin disease?
The photo suggests a skin infection with a red wound and frequent scratching. Black coal-like specks point to feline acne (folliculitis); rule out fungus with a Wood's lamp. Disinfect with iodine, apply ointment, and use a collar.
Can a cat’s rhinotracheitis be cured?
Cat flu is curable; it's an upper respiratory infection from feline herpesvirus, with a high cure rate if treated promptly. Some carriers never show symptoms. Treat with antibiotics, antivirals, lysine, and good nutrition.
Cat bought a year ago; always has brown tears, frequent sneezing, clear runny nose, sometimes severe wheezing like something stuck, but daily life and health are fine, always lively
For a year, brown tears with sneezing, runny nose, and severe wheezing suggest upper respiratory infection, commonly feline herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), but also chronic rhinotracheitis, bacteria, calicivirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia. Take it for full respiratory exams, best a respiratory PCR panel, X-ray, and blood work, then treat by cause.
Cat has had symptoms for three days; today hid, found with bloated belly, cries in pain when touched, won’t eat, drank some warm water
Bloating, pain, and not eating may come from indigestion, parasites, or feline ascites. Watch for breathing difficulty, which would point to ascites. The cat is in poor state; take it to the vet at once for emergency care to avoid worsening.
My cat’s eyes water, it is sleepy and listless
Watery eyes may come from eye disease, internal heat, conjunctivitis, or respiratory disease like rhinotracheitis or calicivirus; screen for upper respiratory infection. If the diet is heating, switch to lighter food. Sleepiness may mean internal inflammation; take its temperature, and if listlessness and appetite loss persist, seek emergency blood and virus tests.
Watery eyes, clear runny nose, occasional sneezing, mouth-breathing
These signs have many causes; most common are feline rhinotracheitis and calicivirus upper-respiratory infection, not ruling out bacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia. If unsure, do a respiratory PCR panel. Heart/lung disease (heart disease, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema) can also cause them. Bloodwork, fSAA, chest X-ray, cardiac ultrasound may be needed; only by identifying the pathogen can you treat well.
Yesterday I found a cat outside and brought it home; it looks like a pet cat that got out, but it breathes poorly, nose blocked, sneezes like a cold, and has a scabbed injury on the nose. Photos 1–2 are from that night, photo 3 is this morning.
Breathing trouble, blocked nose, sneezing suggest respiratory infection or cat flu. Try doxycycline or amoxicillin-clavulanate and watch; if no clear relief, see a vet. A stray easily catches viruses and needs proper vet care.
Eyes inflamed with discharge, then yellow stuff blocks the nose, sneezes while eating and sprays food, sleeps a lot, eats little
Eye inflammation, more discharge, frequent sneezing, and sleepiness are mainly upper respiratory infection or feline rhinotracheitis; if unvaccinated, rhinotracheitis is likely. A vet check and antiviral treatment are needed.
Stray kitten’s eye was shut; I rinsed with saline but this morning still oozes pus
Kitten eye pus may come from conjunctivitis, keratitis, rhinotracheitis, or panleukopenia; as a former stray, virus is likely. A vet check is urged; if not possible, use boric acid rinse and pet eye drops.