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Does Milk Engorgement in Mother Cats Go Away on Its Own?
A nursing mother cat can develop painful milk engorgement (mammary congestion) when kittens aren't nursing enough or her diet is too rich. Mild cases often resolve on their own within about a week, but severe swelling with hard lumps, scabs, or no improvement needs manual milking, drying-up medication, and a vet visit to avoid mastitis. Gentle massage, warm compresses, balanced feeding, and good hygiene are the main ways to help her recover.
Cat Cold vs. Feline Herpesvirus: What’s the Real Difference?
A cat cold is a mild chill-driven illness; feline herpesvirus (cat flu) is a serious, contagious respiratory disease, mostly FHV-1, often mixed with other pathogens. The herpes form attacks the eyes and mouth in ways a cold doesn't—and only the FVRCP vaccine and good hygiene keep it at bay.
How Contagious Is Feline Panleukopenia?
Feline panleukopenia (cat distemper) is a highly contagious parvovirus, with infection rates up to 70% in cats under a year and mortality up to 80–90% in young kittens. Vaccination and a clean, disinfected environment are the best defenses.
Can a Cat Have a C-Section?
A cesarean (hysterotomy) is an emergency surgery to deliver kittens when labor stalls — call the vet if strong straining lasts 20 minutes with no kitten, pregnancy passes 65 days, there is persistent red discharge, or fever. After surgery, give all meds, keep the mother quiet, protect the incision with an e-collar, and watch both mother and kittens closely.
Treating E. coli Infection in Dogs and Cats
Colibacillosis is an acute intestinal infection of young dogs and cats caused by pathogenic E. coli, marked by fever, vomiting, and foul-smelling diarrhea that can turn fatal. It mimics many other diseases (distemper, parvovirus, salmonellosis), so a lab test is needed for diagnosis; treatment is antibiotics chosen by sensitivity testing plus strict hygiene and early colostrum.
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.
Why Is My Cat Having Diarrhea Again?
Diarrhea is loose or unformed stool from food moving too fast through the gut to absorb water and nutrients, and it can be acute or chronic. Causes range from infections, parasites, and diet changes to stress and underlying gut disease; at home, keep water available, feed small frequent easily digested meals, and use smectite or pet probiotics for mild cases — but see a vet for blood, fever, lethargy, or ongoing diarrhea in an unvaccinated cat.
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.
Can Cats Get Leukemia? (Feline Leukemia Virus)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a usually fatal cat-only infection spread through saliva, bites, and shared dishes — never to people or dogs. There's no cure, but screening, isolation, and good hygiene prevent it.
A Guide to Pet Vaccinations
Core cat vaccines — the FVRCP combination and rabies — protect against panleukopenia, calicivirus, herpesvirus, and rabies, and are recommended for every cat. Start the FVRCP series no earlier than six weeks, finish after 16 weeks, and keep boosters on schedule while watching for post-shot side effects.