How are cats vaccinated?

Can I take my indoor cat to the vet with diseases?

Certain diseases, like Feline Respiratory Disease and Feline Enteritis, can only be contracted from other cats. While these two diseases might not be an issue for your indoor cat, if you are planning to take your cat to boarding or even to the vet where other sick cats have been, she might still be at risk.

Do antibiotics work for cat flu?

Treatment for cat flu is based around supportive care – antibiotics do not work against viruses, so the disease must run its course. Cats may however receive antibiotics as part of their supportive care during an attack of cat flu, if appropriate, as this will help prevent or treat secondary bacteria.

How does feline leukemia spread in cats?

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): The leading cause of virus-associated deaths in cats, FeLV spreads through the saliva, nasal secretions, feces, urine, and milk of infected cats. Casual contact, bite wounds, and nursing can all transmit the infection. Roughly 50 percent of cats diagnosed with FeLV succumb to the disease within two and a half years.

Can a respiratory infection kill a kitten?

These respiratory diseases are generally not fatal but can cause distress for the infected cat. They can occur in cats and kittens of any age, are highly contagious, and even after symptoms resolve, cats can still be ‘carriers’ and continue to spread the infection.

Can indoor-only cats get urinary tract infections?

Indoor-only cats are not as prone to coming down with URIs as there is little exposure to the active disease. However, a new cat in the house can certainly bring the disease in. Most of the time, the disease is spread through contact.

What is cat flu and how to treat it?

Cat Flu and Antibiotics: Cat Flu is a very common illness in cats. It is a herpes type virus rather like the cold sore virus in humans. Once a cat is exposed to the cat flu virus, it normally takes up permanent residence. However, once the initial infection stage is over, cat flu symptoms normally only appear (again like a cold sore)…

Can antibiotics kill a cat with an upper respiratory infection?

A friend had pets with upper-respiratory infections and said its sounds like my cats have the same thing. This friend said a local feed store sells antibiotics with syringes. She said if one of my cats has an upper respiratory infection that they all will get it and, left untreated, it could kill them.

Is it common for cats to have urinary tract infections?

While urinary tract disorders are fairly common in cats, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly uncommon. Cats with UTIs try to urinate very frequently, they may pass only small amounts of urine, they may strain to urinate, they may cry out or whine when urinating, and there may be blood visible in their urine.

Can cats get UTI’s from crystals?

UTI’s aren’t the only type of urinary tract problem in cats. More commonly, cats develop inflammation or stones. Urine Crystals – Crystals can be problematic because they can develop into troublesome bladder stones. There are several different types of urine crystals.

What kind of antibiotics do vets give cats for flu?

Antibiotics can be prescribed to treat bacterial causes of cat flu. Veterinarians usually choose broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, to kill the bacteria and also prevent secondary infections from other bacteria.

What is cat flu and how can you prevent it?

Cat flu is an illness that causes similar symptoms to human flu (a high temperature, sneezing, weepy eyes and a snotty nose). Unfortunately, once a cat has caught cat flu it’s possible for them to become a lifetime carrier and suffer symptoms throughout life. Fortunately, we can protect our cats from flu by vaccinating them.

When to take your cat to the vet for cat flu?

If you notice your cat displaying any of the following symptoms, you should take them to the vets immediately to have the illness diagnosed professionally and treated quickly. The symptoms of cat flu can last between 7 and 14 days depending on the strain of virus. Viral infections cannot be cured but the symptoms can be managed.

What are the symptoms of the flu in cats?

Flu in cats can be just like human flu: symptoms include a runny nose and achy muscles, and plenty of TLC is needed for recovery. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of flu and how it can be treated.

Can a cat with Cat flu eat food?

With the sinus affected a cat with cat flu cannot smell food and may stop eating. You may be able to get her to eat by offering very strong smelling food such as sardines. A painful symptom of cat flu are ulcers inside the mouth, on the tongue and around the lips. This also interferes with the cat’s appetite – simply because it hurts to eat.

What should I do if my cat has the flu?

As soon as you spot cat flu symptoms, take your pet to see the vet. Is it contagious? Cat flu, just like its pesky human equivalent, is very contagious. Sneezes from infected cats can project the virus metres, so direct contact isn’t always necessary for another cat to become infected.

Is cat flu contagious to humans?

Cat flu is a general term for upper respiratory infections caused by certain feline viruses and bacterial infections. These infections mostly affect the nose and throat. Cat flu affects cats of all ages and breeds. In most cases, it is viral in nature and highly contagious. Can Cats Get The Flu From Humans?

How long does it take a cat to recover from flu?

Recovery of Flu in Cats. Generally treatment will last about 7-10 days until symptoms have resolved. If your cat contracts flu and symptoms do not resolve with treatment within a few weeks, your veterinarian may want to test for Feline leukemia. Cats may continue to shed the virus or bacteria for as many as 18 months.

How do I know if my cat has the flu?

Common Symptoms of Cat Flu. Signs and symptoms of a cat sick with the flu include: Inflammation of the eyes, leading to conjunctivitis. The eyes become swollen and red; secondary infections could occur, as well as corneal ulcers. Nasal discharge and sneezing.

Can cats get the cat flu?

There is a vaccine out there that can help you protect your cat from the cat flu virus, but this vaccine alone won’t stop your cat from getting the cat flu. It just helps reduce the symptoms that will occur if your cat gets the virus. The best way to avoid your own pet cat from catching the virus is to keep it indoors and away from infected cats.

Can humans get the flu from a cat?

Just as in humans, infections are considered species specific, This means it is highly contagious from cat to cat but cannot be contracted by humans or by other animals such as dogs. The reverse is also true, flu viruses from another species cannot be given to a cat.

Is upper respiratory infection in cats contagious to humans?

Upper respiratory infections and other viruses are not contagious to humans…they are specific to the feline immune system and genetics. But always wash your hands after petting a sick cat, as it can be spread to other cats…also just as a simple precautionary measure. Hi folks.