Cat Health Care and Flu in Cats
One of the more frequent cat health care issues which our cat friends experience in this country is cat flu. The reason it's so problematic is it can easily be worsened by secondary infections and may become terminal. Ironically, despite the potential for serious harm, it is actually very easily preventable. cat health care is jeopardised by cat flu because there are two types of the disease: viral cat flu and also bacterial cat flu. Kittens and cats can pick up either or both, with bacterial cat flu as a common secondary infection in felines with viral flu. Like is the situation with human beings catching common colds and flu, it is most commonly and most quickly transmitted among kittens and cats who are kept in big groupings, like those in catteries or cat rescue organisations. This is among the primary reasons why cattery owners insist your furry friend is vaccinated before its visit.
Many of the very common signs or symptoms of cat flu to look out for are sneezing and coughing, a clear discharge from the nose and eyes, increased salivation, depression, loss of appetite, lameness and ulcers on the tongue, nasal area or top of the mouth. If the cat acquires a secondary bacterial infection then the discharge from the nose and eyes can become thicker and yellowish in colour. These types of signs or symptoms are all signs of a cat health care problem and so the pet should be taken to see the veterinarian. In these situations, intensive care by a veterinarian is the infected cat’s best chance for survival. The cat health care veterinarian should be able to treat bacterial cat flu with antibiotics but there is regrettably no specific treatment for viral cat flu.
Due to the fact that there is no treatment for life threatening cat flu, cat health care experts are always keen to underline that vaccination as a kitten with continuous booster jabs is of utmost importance. Vaccination is the only proven way of protecting against cat flu.
