What Is Feline Herpesvirus? Feline herpesvirus is a common, uncurable virus that causes upper respiratory infections in cats. It’s contracted from other infected cats when your cat has come into contact with an infected feline’s saliva, nose or eye discharge. The virus can live on bedding ...
Poor diet, illnesses, stress, extreme temperatures, fleas, and other unpleasant conditions can weaken a cat’s immune system making the cat more vulnerable to FHV and upper respiratory infections. Similarly, even cats with strong body defense mechanisms are not immune to these illnesses. Hence, ca...
Upper respiratory infection Tumor or polyp on his vocal cords Hyperthyroidism (this can actually make your cat’s meows sound hoarse) If you notice your typically chatty cat has suddenly gone silent, a trip to your vet is definitely recommended. But more often than not, cats meow to talk to...
Feline herpesvirus is contagious between cats and 80% have a lifelong infection, but with the proper management, these cats can still live happy lives.
Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is a disease complex born in large parts from stress and crowding. I would dare say that URI is perhaps the most frustrating illness facing shelter veterinarians, managers and staff in that many cats are chronically infected, vaccines are partially ...
the cat may be asymptomatic or suffer from vague signs such as stunted growth or increased susceptibility to other common infections. Many believe that FIP can cause upper respiratory disease signs during its early stages; this is not technically correct, because upper respiratory disease is usually...
the cat may be asymptomatic or suffer from vague signs such as stunted growth or increased susceptibility to other common infections. Many believe that FIP can cause upper respiratory disease signs during its early stages; this is not technically correct, because upper respiratory disease is usually...
Heartworm in cats is a scarydiseasethat easily can hit close to home. Signs of heartworms in cats range from no symptoms at all to sudden collapse or death. We spoke to vets about how to prevent heartworm disease in cats; how vets treat heartworm disease in cats; and more. ...
The feline calicivirus is a respiratory disease that can affect a cat’s mouth, respiratory tract, intestines and musculoskeletal system. This infection is highly communicable amongst cats who are not vaccinated and are in contact with infected cats or in areas where infected cats have been. Calici...
My fall was throughly taken up with a knitting retreat, two trips to California, and the flu followed by a nasty upper respiratory infection. Life intervened relentlessly while my new grandbaby’s appearance loomed closer and closer. Most days that fall my knitting sat curled forlornly in a ...