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Which Cat Infectious Diseases Are Most Contagious?
Day-to-day cat care is not expensive, but veterinary bills once a kitten falls ill can be significant. Below we share some of the most contagious infectious diseases that affect cats.
Symptoms and Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
At the words 'feline infectious peritonitis,' cat parents shiver, because it has long been seen as a near-always-fatal cat disease. But is it really that scary? Here is the answer.
Feline Eye Diseases and Eye Drops
Feline eye disease is very likely in a cat's life. Some breeds like Exotic Shorthair, Persian, and Chinchilla (flat-faced) are high-risk and may have multiple eye infections.
Symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic viral infectious disease caused by the feline coronavirus, characterized by peritonitis, large amounts of ascites and abdominal distension. This article explains the symptoms and treatment of FIP.
Feline Histoplasmosis
Feline histoplasmosis is an intracellular fungal infection, usually limited to the respiratory and digestive tracts, characterized by cough, diarrhea, emaciation and mucosal ulcers. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
Feline Coccidioidomycosis
Feline coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection in cats characterized by cough and difficulty breathing. Cats are highly susceptible, mainly infected by inhaling airborne spores; the lungs are most severely affected, though other organs, especially bone, can be involved.
Features of Feline Hemobartonellosis
Feline hemobartonellosis, also called feline infectious anemia, is caused by Hemobartonella (a genus within Bartonella) that enters the cat and parasitizes red blood cells.
How to Care for a Cat with Fatty Liver Disease
Treating feline fatty liver has two stages: a stabilization phase and a long care phase. Stabilization needs hospital observation; care can be done at home. Here is what each involves.
Can Feline Bronchial Asthma Be Cured?
Feline bronchial asthma, also called allergic bronchitis, is a common chronic respiratory disease in cats. With timely treatment it rarely threatens life, but the chance of a full cure is low — it may last a lifetime, though it can be well controlled with medication.
How Is Feline HCM Treated?
HCM cannot be cured and stays for life, but early treatment controls it well. Care centers on beta-blockers, diltiazem, diuretics for edema, and anticoagulants for clots — plus keeping a heart drug at home and minimizing stress.