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Feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)
Feline rhinotracheitis, or infectious feline rhinotracheitis, is an upper respiratory disease caused by herpesvirus. Unvaccinated kittens of 2 to 3 months and those in poor environments are susceptible. Signs include conjunctivitis, eye discharge, sneezing, and runny nose; severe cases drool, are lethargic, anorexic, feverish, or cough. It is highly contagious and cats carry the virus for life, relapsing when immunity drops. Test for respiratory pathogens if suspected.
Eyes keep tearing and hard to open
Cat tearing may be irritation, allergy, bacteria or virus causing conjunctivitis. If alert and eating, use an Elizabethan collar, wipe with saline and apply antibiotic drops 3-5 times daily; see a vet if no improvement.
Mother cat sneezes continuously with yellow nasal discharge and eye gunk the day after kittening
A nursing mother's sneezin, discharge and eye gunk may be post-birth low immunity causing respiratory infection or feline herpes/calicivirus. Isolate her from kittens (feed kittens formula) and use antibiotics and immune support; see a vet if no improvement.
Runny nose: what to do if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Cat flu is an upper-respiratory infection from the herpes virus with no specific cure and easy relapse; seek prompt veterinary care. Treatment uses interferon, lysine, and antivirals; clean eye discharge and isolate the cat.
Two-month-old cat vomits about daily, undigested food, energetic, normal appetite, but today barely ate and slept; frequent sneezing thought due to dust, now yellow mucus. Can I buy Miaojinggan and Wangmiaoamo?
Vomiting, sneezing, and yellow mucus mean illness: cold, bacterial respiratory infection, herpes, or calicivirus. See a vet to confirm; a normal cold rarely vomits often and improves in 3-5 days, while viral needs symptomatic and antiviral care and may recur. Boost immunity and nutrition.
Fox
In modern society, you should not be too surprised at whatever people keep as pets. Ordinary cats and dogs no longer satisfy some people, so they choose more niche animals—the fox among them. Foxes are canids, so they can also contract canine distemper.
Why Does a Cat Breathe Loudly (Heavy Breathing)?
A cat's loud breathing can be normal a relaxed cat purrs and breathes heavier but if it comes with other signs the cat is likely ill. Causes: relaxation, flat-faced breeds, nasal objects, simple congestion, cold or URI (sneezing, runny nose), feline rhinotracheitis or virus (cough, tears, fever), or long-term rhinitis. Clear mild cases; see a vet for cough, tears, or fever.
How to Feed a Newly Weaned Puppy: Tips and Precautions
Newly weaned puppies need special feeding and care because their bodies and immune systems are fragile. Poor diet or daily management can cause poor development or gut, respiratory and parasite infections. Here are feeding methods and precautions.
Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease: Symptoms and Prevention
Rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease (RHD, or 'rabbit plague') is a highly contagious viral infection with up to 100% mortality and no specific cure. Control relies on the semi-annual RHD vaccine, strict hygiene, and disinfecting feed and water contaminated by sick rabbits.
Causes and Treatment of Tonsillitis in Dogs
The most common cause of canine tonsillitis is a bacterial infection. If your dog's tonsils are inflamed, treat it promptly to stop the inflammation from worsening or turning into a secondary purulent infection. Here are the causes, symptoms, and treatments.