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What Is Feline Mastitis and What Are Its Symptoms?
Feline mastitis is inflammation of the mammary glands caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, or E. coli, marked by one or more glands that are red, swollen, hot, and painful, with cloudy or bloody milk and a queen that refuses to nurse. Treatment stops nursing, cleans and drains the gland, and infuses antibiotics (ampicillin or cephalexin) into the teat canal, with systemic antibiotics for severe cases.
How to Treat Feline Calicivirus
Feline calicivirus causes fever, painful mouth ulcers, and sneezing, with pneumonia risk in young kittens. Supportive care — feeding, fluids, and vet-directed antibiotics — plus FVRCP vaccination and regular disinfection are key.
Caring for a Pregnant Cat: What Owners Should Do
A newly pregnant queen needs little beyond her normal routine and good nutrition; keep her active but avoid jumps in the final two weeks, and transition her to kitten food as her belly grows. About a week before delivery, set up a private, safe birthing space with a low-sided nest, nearby food and water, and a prepared breeding kit so you're ready for anything.
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.
Are Cat Cold and Feline Herpesvirus the Same?
A cat cold and feline herpesvirus look alike but aren't the same: herpes brings thick yellow-green discharge and can ulcerate the cornea or blind. Herpes needs isolation, antibiotics, and eye drops; a plain cold needs warmth, cat cold medicine, and a dry coat.
Early Symptoms of Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Distemper)
Many new owners know cat distemper is scary but not its specifics or treatment. Here's an introduction.
What Is Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis is caused by Campylobacter, a bacterium commonly associated with diarrhea in dogs, cats, and humans. In recent years, Campylobacter has gone from an obscure veterinary pathogen to a well-known major cause of human enteritis. This article explains what canine campylobacteriosis is.
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.
What Is Feline Distemper and What Are Its Symptoms?
Feline distemper is the name for acute, highly contagious diseases such as feline panleukopenia and feline infectious enteritis. A cat with distemper shows fever, panleukopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
Cat Grass vs. Catnip: What’s the Difference?
Cat grass (usually rye/wheat) is a safe natural hairball aid rich in folic acid; catnip (a mint) relieves stress and excites cats via nepetalactone but is harmless and non-addictive. About a third of cats don't react to catnip.