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How is feline rhinotracheitis caused?
Also called feline infectious rhinotracheitis, it is an acute contagious disease from feline herpesvirus type 1, species-specific to cats. It spreads via respiratory and digestive tracts from sick, recovering or latent cats. Contaminated objects also transmit it, so crowded spaces have high rates.
What causes feline rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis is mainly from herpesvirus; weak or unvaccinated cats are more likely infected. Most cats with coronavirus do not develop it, showing mild signs or none, but a fair number do. It spreads via nasal, saliva, and discharge, so vaccinate regularly, boost resistance, and avoid unknown cats.
Can feline rhinotracheitis spread to humans?
Rhinotracheitis, or feline viral rhinotracheitis, is an acute upper respiratory infection from feline herpesvirus. It spreads strongly among cats via nasal and saliva discharge. Notably, the virus is highly species-specific, so it spreads only among cats and does not cross-infect humans.
Not sure if it’s ringworm; some areas around the nose have no fur and feel like hard lumps
Ringworm causes hair loss, scabs, dandruff, and itching, with bald spots spreading in round or irregular shapes. A Wood's lamp test shows green fluorescence; once confirmed, isolate the cat and follow veterinary treatment.
I found a kitten in the neighborhood and shone a UV light on it; almost its whole body glows green, and the glowing hairs are hard like new growth, but there are no bald patches and the undercoat is rough while the outer coat is smooth. Is it ringworm?
Under a Wood's lamp, ringworm-infected skin glows green; that suggests ringworm here. It is contagious to cats and humans, so isolate and wear gloves. Large areas need shaving and medicated baths; treatment is long and relapse-prone, so follow the vet's plan.
Feline Panleukopenia: How Fast Is It Fatal?
Panleukopenia is a deadly, highly contagious viral disease that attacks the gut and bone marrow. Unvaccinated kittens under a year often die within 2–4 days if untreated; unvaccinated adults usually within 5–7 days, some lasting around 10. Vaccinated cats rarely die. Early care lifts kitten survival above 50% and adults above 80%—and surviving one week usually means recovery. Prevention through vaccination beats treatment every time.
Feline Chlamydiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline chlamydiosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia felis, most often producing conjunctivitis but also rhinitis and pneumonia. It is treated with tetracycline-class antibiotics and isolation of affected cats.
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.
Feline Infectious Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus-1): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline infectious rhinotracheitis, or cat flu caused by feline herpesvirus-1, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory disease. It produces sneezing, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and fever, and can cause serious eye ulcers and abortion in pregnant cats.