COLUMN: Diary of my chat with an Iranian; a cat with an infected eyeSteve Macone
Thanks for your question. I have seen a number of cats who have upper respiratory and eye infections that just never clear up. Unfortunately for the eye infections they need to be treated with medication placed in the eye. One thing that should help reduce the symptoms is Lysine which is...
Viral infections that most commonly cause sneezing in cats are: Feline herpes virus.Cats catch herpes from exposure to other cats who are infected. Stress can cause a flare-up as well as transmission to other cats. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms. Feline herpes virus is NOT con...
Whereas serious matters should be handled by a veterinarian, minor irritation—like having something stuck in the eye—can be resolved with a general rinse. The below remedies will help with eye discharge, eyes that are matted shut, swollen eyes, and other signs of an eye infection in cats. ...
All body parts of a cat can become infected or suffer from a health condition. These vary greatly in severity from minor illnesses to life-threatening
with clear teary discharge. He is eating normal, using his litter box as expected, and his behavior hasn't changed. He allows me to feel around the swollen area. I believe after playing with my much younger sister that cat nip got in his eye. I can't get his eye open enough to ...
Pictures of Normal & Infected Cat Incisions [Surgeon Advice] As a veterinary surgeon dealing with cat incisions and complications, I understand ... Read More Top Causes of Scabs on a Cat’s Chin + How to Help [Vet Advice] A concerned client called the clinic about her cat one day becau...
Once your cat has been infected with the cat flu viruses, it can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear. Kittens are also likely to develop eye ulcers, which can potentially cause eye damage if left untreated. Both kittens and senior cats have weaker immune systems than healthy adult...
his inner eyelid is scratching against his cornea because there aren't enough tears to keep things lubricated properly. As you can imagine, this is very painful for your cat and can result in greenish or yellow discharge due to the eyebecoming infected, according to Vet Street. You might als...
Humans can also be infected withfeline hookworms. As with roundworms, eggs are excreted in the feces of infected cats. These become infectious after five to 10 days in the environment when they have developed into larvae or juvenile worms capable of penetrating the skin by eating their way in...