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Why Cats Cough: Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)
Feline viral rhinotracheitis, or cat flu, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection; over 90% of cats carry the virus and show signs only when stress drops their immunity. Typical signs are fever, lethargy, poor appetite, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and sneezing, with coughing in some; kittens can develop pneumonia. A caught cat needs eye/nose care, L-lysine, and antibiotics against secondary infection.
How to Treat Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat ‘Snuffles’)
Feline rhinotracheitis is essentially a cat upper-respiratory infection: it starts with watery eye and nose discharge and, if the virus spreads, progresses to thick pus, swollen eyes, poor appetite, and labored breathing, sometimes ending in pneumonia. Treatment works best in stages — supportive care early, nebulization and antivirals mid-way, and antibiotics only if it worsens.
What Is Feline AIDS and Its Symptoms
A cat with feline AIDS is also nicknamed a 'prodigal cat,' and for good reason. This article explains what feline AIDS is and the symptoms a cat shows if infected.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
A cat with FIV shows: chronic stomatitis, gingivitis, fever, weight loss, lymph node inflammation, anemia, diarrhea, and neurological signs. The main transmission route is thought to be bite wounds; experiments also confirm the possibility of placental infection, though not yet proven clinically, and a queen may pass it to kittens via saliva or milk.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
What Is Feline Herpesvirus?
What are the symptoms of feline herpesvirus in cats?
What Is Feline Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection; infected cats sneeze, cough, have more eye/nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and breathing difficulty. Treat promptly to avoid worsening.
Symptoms of Feline Viral Conjunctivitis
Feline viral conjunctivitis is caused by the herpesvirus in cat flu. Beyond eye redness and discharge it also brings respiratory signs, so controlling the virus is essential.
Can Feline AIDS Be Cured?
Feline AIDS (FIV) attacks a cat's immune system via bite saliva and is not transmissible to people. There's no cure, but with good care many cats live a normal lifespan. Prevention means avoiding fights and isolating infected cats.
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.