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Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline rhinotracheitis, also called infectious rhinotracheitis, is a highly contagious herpesvirus infection causing fever, sneezing, eye discharge, and sometimes death—especially in kittens. This article covers its causes, symptoms, medication-based treatment, and vaccine prevention.
How to Treat Feline Chin Folliculitis (Black Chin)
Cat chin folliculitis, or 'black chin,' comes from excess sebum production. Treatment combines a skin spray, ointment, and dietary adjustment. This article covers the symptoms, causes, and medications.
Diagnosing and Treating Feline Hypoglycemia
Feline hypoglycemia is diagnosed from clinical signs plus low blood glucose (ketones in urine are a key clue), with X-rays hinting at liver disease. Treatment centers on restoring sugar — IV glucose for sick cats, oral glucose if they can keep it down — plus diet adjustment, B vitamins, fluids, and antibiotics to prevent secondary infection.
Cat Gastroenteritis vs. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Gastroenteritis and FIP can look alike at first, but FIP is far more dangerous. Gastroenteritis brings vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy and is usually treatable; FIP (driven by coronavirus mutation) causes fluid buildup, jaundice, eye inflammation, and neurological signs, and is often fatal. Both need prompt veterinary care.
Feline Pyoderma: Symptoms and Treatment
Pyoderma is a common bacterial skin infection in cats, often triggered by a damp environment or parasites. It ranges from superficial pustules to deep, painful infections. Diagnosis starts with a skin scrape at the vet, and treatment combines antibacterial care, wound cleaning, environment improvement, and regular deworming.
Are Eye Discharge and Mucus a Sign of Feline Distemper?
Much eye discharge may need other signs to judge distemper; rhinotracheitis can also cause it. Here are the causes and fixes.
Does Feline Rhinotracheitis Cause Red, Swollen Eyes?
Feline rhinotracheitis is a herpesvirus infection that easily causes conjunctivitis - red, swollen eyes. If you suspect it, see a vet; kitten death rate exceeds 60%.
The Difference Between Feline Folliculitis and Ringworm
Feline folliculitis and ringworm are two different skin diseases, with different infection sources, symptoms and treatments. Folliculitis is not contagious, while ringworm is contagious and can even spread to humans. Next we share knowledge about feline folliculitis and ringworm.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection, a contagious respiratory disease and the agent of mycoplasma pneumonia. Treat promptly if infected. Here we explain the symptoms.
What Is Feline Heartworm Disease?
The heartworm's intermediate host is blood-sucking insects and mosquitoes, so summer's mosquito season is when cats are most infected. Infected cats show many symptoms; owners must detect and treat promptly. Let's learn about it.