Infographic on ‘Nursing the cat flu patient’
A simple infographic covering the salient points when nursing a cat with flu. As you know there is no cure for cat flu as there is no cure for human flu. The body has to do the work through its immune system and the production of antibodies, but you can help the body fight the disease with good nursing. The symptoms of acute respiratory infections (URIs) are well known. But if in doubt on any of this seek vet advice promptly. That said the infographic is based on the advice of four American vets: James M. Giffin MD, Liisa D. Carlson DVM, Debra M. Eldredge DVM and Delbert Carlson DVM.
Infographic on ‘Nursing the cat flu patient’ by MikeB at PoC. It is free to use under a CC license but please credit me and provide a link back to this page. Thanks. Click on the image to see it larger.
Cat flu is very common and can be mild to severe. If left unattended secondary bacterial infections can do real damage to the eyes. I’d make sure that you have the right diagnosis. Symptoms alone might not be enough. You don’t want to miss treating a more serious illness and/or an underlying illness.
Cat flu is extremely contagious and spreads in saliva, snot, sneezes and on items such as food bowls and bedding which is why isolation and taking precautions to prevent the spread of it are important in multi-cat homes, catteries and rescues.
Below are some more pages on infectious diseases.
Information and infographic on SPOROTRICHOSIS a fungal infection in cats which is spreading
What causes infectious diseases in cats?
Why do indoor cats need rabies shots and other vaccinations for contagious diseases?
38 facts about the common cold in cats
