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Features of Feline Hemobartonellosis
Feline hemobartonellosis, also called feline infectious anemia, is caused by Hemobartonella (a genus within Bartonella) that enters the cat and parasitizes red blood cells.
Can a Cat with Ear Mites Sunbathe?
Sunlight's UV rays help disinfect a cat's ears and support ear-mite recovery, so brief sunbathing is fine — but it cannot cure mites on its own. Proper care means cleaning with an ear cleaner, applying a topical antiparasitic, an e-collar, and isolating multi-cat households.
Symptoms and At-Home Medication Treatment for Canine Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia
Distemper disease is a highly contagious viral disease with a high fatality rate, usually showing symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, and increased eye and nasal discharge. Common pets such as dogs and cats may be infected with the distemper virus, and the most effective way to prevent viral infection is vaccination. Today we explain knowledge about distemper disease around canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rabbit Ear Mange
Rabbit ear mange is a highly contagious skin disease caused by mite infestation, usually the result of poor hygiene. Infected rabbits scratch their ears constantly and shake their head, and may also show lethargy, restlessness, and loss of appetite; if left untreated the infection can spread and become life-threatening.
Cat Ringworm: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Daily Care
Ringworm is a contagious cat skin infection that can spread to owners — a real headache. Know the signs early and treat promptly. Learn ringworm's symptoms, causes, treatment, and daily prevention.
Is Feline Coronavirus Related to COVID-19?
Now that 'novel coronavirus' is the focus, many fear 'cat coronavirus,' but the two are not linked. This article explains feline coronavirus.
Why Do Cats Get Mange (Scabies)?
Cats catch mange through contact with infected animals or objects, a dirty environment, or low immunity. Prevention is straightforward: keep the environment clean, boost immunity, and avoid infected contacts. If infested, see a vet promptly for diagnosis and medication.
My cat passed several tapeworms today, and the kittens still need milk. Can tapeworms spread to the kittens through the milk?
A nursing mother cat infected with tapeworm can pass it to kittens through milk, and close contact can too. Isolate mother and kittens, feed kittens goat milk, deworm the mother, and disinfect the environment.
Can feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) be transmitted to dogs?
Cat flu is caused by the feline herpesvirus, which is species-specific and only infects cats; it cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals, including dogs.
Can feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) spread to healthy cats?
Cat flu is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory and digestive secretions of sick cats, such as nasal/oral discharge, sneezing, and coughing. Recovered cats also carry and shed the virus long-term, so isolate sick cats immediately.