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Symptoms of a Ragdoll Cat Cold
Ragdoll cat colds bring many symptoms - sneezing, runny nose, coughing, fever, vomiting and more may all appear. Cat colds range from minor to serious and must not be ignored; timely treatment is needed.
Pros and Cons of Pet Vaccination
Clinicians often meet clients with healthy pets who refuse vaccines. This article breaks vaccine myths scientifically and explains that vaccination is needed to prevent disease.
How to Prevent Seasonal Diseases in Cats
Whenever the seasons change, cats of different age groups face different health risks depending on their condition, medical history, and home environment. Below, we distinguish between young cats and senior cats and introduce the precautions to keep in mind during seasonal transitions.
Rabies in Cats: Symptoms and What to Do
Rabies in cats progresses through four stages - initial behavioral change, a wandering middle stage, a late stage of fear and spasms, and death - over 2-5 weeks after infection. The disease is fatal and incurable, so prompt isolation and routine vaccination are the only effective safeguards.
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.
What Vaccines Does a Cat Need
Basically, the most common domestic cat triple vaccine is the imported brand 'Meow Three-Duo' (Miaosanduo). In Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Japan, only two vaccines are commonly needed in year one and two: the 'triple' (FVRCP) against viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia—reliable after years of use, saving countless cats from early death.
Symptoms of Feline Viral Conjunctivitis
Feline viral conjunctivitis is caused by the herpesvirus in cat flu. Beyond eye redness and discharge it also brings respiratory signs, so controlling the virus is essential.
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.
How Much Does Cat Rhinotracheitis Treatment Cost?
Rhinotracheitis is a contagious viral disease that often sweeps through groups of cats, and it can recur when a cat's immunity drops. Treatment cost depends on several factors.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). It is extremely infectious, has a high incidence, varied clinical signs, and easily leads to mixed and secondary infection with other bacteria and viruses; mortality can reach 80%. Recovered animals often keep sequelae such as paralysis, convulsions, and epilepsy.