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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.
Feline Calicivirus Infection: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline calicivirus is a common viral cause of upper-respiratory and oral disease in cats, marked by fever, mouth ulcers, and runny nose. It spreads easily and causes high illness rates, but deaths are uncommon except in very young kittens.
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.
What is the most effective way to treat tear stains in dogs?
Tear stains form when excess tears and discharge oxidize on the fur, so the most effective approach is to address the root cause and wipe the eyes clean daily. Consistent cleaning prevents stains from setting in.
Can I use human eye drops on my dog?
It is not advised — the dose can be too high and some ingredients irritate a dog's eyes. Only use human drops as a last resort and only under a vet's guidance.
Can I use human eye drops on my cat?
Generally not — cat eyes are sensitive and human drops can irritate and even damage them. Have a vet examine the cat and prescribe medication.
What medication works best for conjunctivitis in dogs?
Conjunctivitis must be treated according to its cause — bacterial, viral, or simple irritation. Antibacterial eye drops ease symptoms and discharge should be cleaned away, but severe or viral cases require oral or injected antibiotics or antivirals from a vet.
Why does my dog tear up and develop tear stains?
Tear staining can stem from both physiological traits (such as a sharply curved tear duct) and pathological problems like foreign objects or eye disease. Regular cleaning and saline rinses help mild cases, but tearing with redness or other symptoms needs cause-specific veterinary treatment.
What can I do about very severe tear stains on my Bichon?
Heavy Bichon tear stains come from tears that do not drain normally and oxidize into dark marks. Clean the eyes promptly with a pet eye wash, keep the diet light, and trim the hair around the eyes. For severe cases, surgery to remove or reposition the tear gland is an option.
My Bichon Frise has very severe tear stains — what should I do?
Heavy tear staining in Bichons is usually poor tear drainage — tears pool and oxidize into dark stains. Clean the eyes daily with a pet eye wash, keep the diet light, and trim the fur around the eyes; severe cases may need surgery to remove or reposition the tear gland.