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FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.
How Often Should a Cat Eat Hairball Paste?
New owners may not know what hairball paste is or why cats need it. Here is its role, timing and precautions to better prevent hairball syndrome.
Can a Pregnant Cat Be Vaccinated?
Pregnancy lowers a cat's immunity, so vaccines are unsuitable then - they are mildly toxic and can harm cat and fetus. If vaccination is unavoidable, we explain the solution below.
Why Is Your Cat Listless After Vaccination?
Some cats may become listless after vaccination; this is actually normal. Because vaccines themselves are biological products made from viruses, bacteria and their toxins, cats react differently after injection due to individual differences. Today we discuss precautions after cat vaccination.
What If the Second FVRCP Vaccine Shot Is Overdue?
The FVRCP (feline distemper) vaccine follows a schedule; missing it weakens immunity. If the second shot is overdue, continue the original plan, then test antibody levels and re-vaccinate if needed. Learn the full schedule and precautions.
Early Signs of Pregnancy in Cats
A pregnant cat stops estrus the day after mating, then shows lower appetite, enlarged nipples, and gradual weight gain within 2-3 weeks. After mating, keep her safe from falls, supplement calcium and nutrients, avoid baths, worming, and vaccines, and prepare a quiet nesting box about 65 days before the due date.
Can You Deworm and Vaccinate a Cat at the Same Time?
Don't deworm and vaccinate a cat together — vaccination already stresses a cat and lowers immunity, and adding deworming can worsen gut upset or even make the vaccine fail. Space them a week apart, deworm first, and watch for allergic reaction after the shot.
Chartreux
The Chartreux, also called the Chartreux Blue Cat, has the English name Chartreux. Native to France, its history dates to the 14th century. Together with the British Shorthair Blue and the Russian Blue, it is one of the world's three great blue cats. The Chartreux has a long history, recorded in publications as early as 1558.
How often should a house cat be dewormed?
Deworm a house cat every 1-3 months; start at 45 days but not with vaccines. Monthly internal and external deworming under 6 months, then internal every 3 months and external every 1-3 months.