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Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Why Your Cat Sneezes: Illness Causes
With sharp weather swings, cats get runny-nose and sneeze 'colds' like people. But beware: nonstop sneezing and nasal discharge may be viral infection—ignore it and it can turn severe.
Cat Gastroenteritis: What to Do
The most common sign of cat gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal mucosa. It occurs often and has many causes, split into acute and chronic forms. Here are the symptoms and treatment.
What Medicine Helps Cat Diarrhea Recover Fast?
To fix cat diarrhea you must know its cause. Here are the common causes and how to treat them.
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.
Ten Foods That Are Deadly to Cats
Many well-meaning owners share human snacks with their cats, but some common foods are silently fatal. Chocolate, grapes, onions, and certain medicines can cause severe poisoning or death.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing or Has a Runny Nose?
A cat's nose is sensitive and reacts to irritation with a runny nose, or the cat may be sick - a cold or feline rhinotracheitis. The exact cause needs careful observation before treatment. Here are the common reasons.
Why Cats Get Feline Panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, feline infectious enteritis, or feline parvovirus infection, is an acute, highly contagious disease of cats caused by the feline panleukopenia virus. It shows as sudden high fever, stubborn vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and severe leukopenia, and is one of the most important feline infectious diseases.
Cat Acute Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is caused by excess water in the stool and is an important sign of intestinal disease in cats. It can affect your cat through severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance.
Cat Conjunctivitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases in cats, with the highest incidence in kittens. Every good owner should learn the basics of feline eye conditions to prevent and treat them before a small problem becomes a big one.