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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.
Why Is a Kitten Drooling?
Kitten drooling can be normal (grooming, food stimulus, stress) or a disease sign (oral disease, heatstroke, respiratory infection, poisoning). Keep the environment calm to reduce stress; brush teeth regularly, feed a balanced diet, avoid toxic plants and chemicals, and see a vet if other symptoms appear.
What eye drops for a kitten with pus-filled eyes that won’t open?
Pus and inability to open the eyes means an inflammatory infection, usually mixed bacteria and virus. Try a pet eye wash to clear discharge, then use anti-inflammatory, antibacterial eye drops. If no relief, see a vet. An unvaccinated kitten with this sign also needs watch for rhinotracheitis and other contagious disease.
My Cat Sneezes Often, Has Yellow-Green Then Red Nasal Discharge, and Coughs – What Is Wrong?
Sneezing, cough, swollen eye may be different diseases; cat flu is possible. See a vet; if not convenient, use a cat-flu test strip - but during the incubation period the strip cannot detect it.
My Cat Can’t Open Its Eyes, Its Nose Is Blocked, and It Breathes With Effort
The photo suggests cat flu - see a vet. To ease breathing, wipe eye/nose discharge so it can breathe. Cat flu treatment is antiviral, antibacterial, symptomatic; severe cases benefit from interferon.
Cat brought home June 17, June 18 started yellow thick nasal discharge, normal appetite/stools/energy; eye drops since 18th, no relief. What to do?
Kitten runny nose may be respiratory infection; with eye signs, rule out rhinotracheitis. As a new cat, get a full vet check to find the cause. If simple cold, pet cold medicine.
My Persian cat recently sneezes often with more eye discharge; started clear, later yellow-green; red, swollen gums; heavy drooling; appetite dropping; urination/defecation normal.
Persian cats' sneezing and eye discharge signal upper respiratory infection from herpes, calicivirus, mycoplasma, etc. Short noses make tear-duct blockage common, but appetite loss and drooling point more to rhinotracheitis/calicivirus. Get a PCR respiratory panel.
My cat has yellow eye discharge, red eyes that won’t open, and keeps sneezing
Symptoms like excessive eye discharge, eyes that won't open, and sneezing may be caused by a cold or feline rhinotracheitis. The two conditions have similar symptoms and must be distinguished.
What are the effects and benefits of lysine for cats?
The effects and benefits of lysine for cats are mainly: 1) it inhibits arginine synthesis and lowers the incidence of cat flu; 2) it helps strengthen the immune system and slows inflammatory episodes; 3) it supports bone development and overall growth and lowers cholesterol.
Are Feline Herpesvirus and Cat Flu the Same Disease?
Yes - feline herpesvirus and cat flu (rhinotracheitis) are the same disease; the herpesvirus is the pathogen. It attacks the nose, tonsils, conjunctiva, and cornea, causing sneezing, cough, tearing, fever, and nasal discharge. A vet can diagnose it via symptoms and a PCR test.