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Leptospirosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Leptospirosis is an acute, systemic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. It is a zoonotic disease (transmissible to people) with rats and pigs as major reservoirs. It is characterized by short-term fever, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, abortion in breeding females, and a bleeding tendency.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), often called 'feline AIDS,' is a chronic retroviral infection of cats first identified in 1987. It weakens the immune system so cats become vulnerable to secondary infections. Unlike human HIV, FIV is not sexually transmitted; it spreads mainly through bite wounds and shared saliva, and infected cats often live a normal lifespan. The virus does not infect humans.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal viral disease of cats caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. It is marked by inflammation of the abdominal lining, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (the 'wet' form), and a high mortality rate. Young cats under 12 months, purebreds, and cats in multi-cat or shelter environments are most at risk.
Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough): Symptoms and Treatment
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis - commonly called kennel cough - is a contagious respiratory inflammation that causes a sudden, harsh cough, sometimes with sputum, and often watery eye discharge. Most dogs recover in 3 to 7 days, though some develop secondary infections.
Rabies: Symptoms, Transmission, and the Critical Importance of Vaccination
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of mammals, including dogs, cats, and humans. It spreads through the bite of an infected animal and causes fear of water, light, and progressive paralysis. Prevention through vaccination is the only reliable defense.
Canine Parainfluenza Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine parainfluenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection in dogs, causing coughing, nasal discharge, and fever much like a human cold. Most cases clear on their own in 3 to 7 days, but secondary infections can prolong the cough for weeks or even prove fatal.
Canine Coronavirus (CCoV): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious viral infection that causes acute gastroenteritis in dogs. It spreads through contact with contaminated saliva, feces, and food, and typically produces vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss. Most dogs recover within 7 to 10 days, but the infection is known to recur.
Which eye drops are suitable for cats?
Suitable cat eye drops include chloramphenicol, tobramycin-dexamethasone, ofloxacin, tobramycin (Tobrex), neomycin sulfate, ganciclovir, and general antibiotic drops, each matched to the specific eye condition. For eye inflammation, chloramphenicol drops can be used to reduce infection, but dosage must be controlled and long-term use avoided. Always choose the drop based on the cat's symptoms.
Which eye drops are safe to use for cats?
Several eye drops are used in cats, including chloramphenicol, tobramycin–dexamethasone, ofloxacin, tobramycin (Tobrex), neomycin sulfate, and ganciclovir. The right choice depends on the specific eye condition, so always match the medication to the symptom and control the dosage—chloramphenicol relieves inflammation but should not be used long term.
What should I do about my cat’s thick, pus-like eye discharge?
Pus-like eye discharge can result from bacterial infection, mycoplasma, viral infection, dry eye, or other conditions. First wipe the discharge away with a damp cloth, then flush the eye with saline if needed and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop. If symptoms do not improve after treatment, take your cat to a veterinary clinic to identify the cause.