Tagged: contagious diseases

What causes infectious diseases in cats?

Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. These organisms invade the cat’s body. The cat becomes a host and they cause illness. They are all pathogens. They are infectious because they...

Cats share food bowl in acts of altruism

Do cats share food bowls?

There are two aspects to the question. The first is whether a cat owner can put down one food bowl for two cats which they amicably share. The second is whether cats will altruistically...

FIV cat

Can FIV positive cats go outside?

Physically, of course, FIV-positive cats can go outside. This is a moral question more than anything else. It’s a question about protecting other cats who are FIV-negative. If you let a FIV-positive cat go...

Barcelona Zoo

Can big cats get Covid-19?

Yes, big cats can get Covid-19. There have been two instances of captive big cats getting Covid-19 concerning both tigers and lions. There was a well-publicised news story during the early parts of the...

Chauncey with his ringworm

What does ringworm look like on a cat?

Here are some pictures of domestic cats with ringworm. I am fortunate to be able to refer to a recently written article by Elisa, a colleague of mine, who wanted to spread the word...

Indoor cat

How do indoor cats get colds?

Indoor cats can get colds if they come into direct contact with infected discharge from another cat who has got a cold. Or they come into contact with contaminated litter boxes, water bowls and...

Ringworm glows under UV-A light

How do cats spread ringworm?

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is spread by cats in direct contact with each other or with materials that have been contaminated with the skin debris of an infected cat or another animal or indeed a human....


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