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7 causes of cat tear stains

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2021

There are 7 specific causes of cat tear stains and one underlying reason. Here they are. The list might not be complete. To be clear, tear staining refers to tears running down the face at the corner of the eye … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, tearing mechanism | Tagged breeding, cat health problems, Clogged Tear Duct of a Cat, exotic shorthair cat, flat-faced persian, himalayan cat, tear duct overflow, tearing mechanism, upper respiratory infections, veterinarians | Leave a reply
Feline airways

Cat noisy breathing. Causes.

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2020

Noisy breathing in domestic cats indicates an obstructed airway. The airway that I’m referring to is the passage through the nose (or mouth), the back of the mouth, down the trachea (windpipe) and into the bronchail tubes of the lungs. … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged airways, breathing, cat anatomy, Feline Asthma, flat-faced persian, infection, upper respiratory infections
Feline sinusitis

Do cats get sinus infections?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2020

Yes, cats can get sinusitis. Domestic cats have two frontal and two sphenoid sinuses. The small sphenoid sinuses are named after the sphenoid bone which is located in the middle of the skull towards the front. The frontal sinuses can … continue reading…

Posted in sinusitis | Tagged sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, uri | Leave a reply
Cat's nose leather is normally dry

Cat has a dry nose

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2020

I see that some cat owners are concerned that their cat’s nose is dry or they want to know if it is okay. They must mean that the nose leather (the tip of the nose) is dry. As my cat … continue reading…

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat flu, cat nose, cat's nose, cold weather, upper respiratory infections, uri | Leave a reply
Picture of a throat swab taken by 2 veterinary staff at a Cairo clinic to test for Covid-19

Picture of vet taking throat swab from domestic cat for Covid-19 test

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2020

This photograph shows a veterinarian and assistant taking a throat swab (oropharyngeal swab) at a clinic in Cairo, Egypt from a domestic cat because it is a requirement for travel. The photograph is by Maya Alleruzzo and circulated by the … continue reading…

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged contagious diseases, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), egypt, upper respiratory infections, veterinarian, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply
Taking mouth and nose swabs from tigers at Miami Zoo to test for Covid-19

Pictures of two tigers being tested for Covid-19

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 26, 2020

Pictures showing mouth and nose swabs being taken from tigers at Miami Zoo to test for Covid-19. They tested negative but had symptoms of a feline infection perhaps a cold.

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Posted in wild cats | Tagged bengal tiger, captive cats, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), infection, miami, upper respiratory infections, USA veterinarians, viral infection, zoos | Leave a reply
Feline sinusitis

Can cats get sinusitis?

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2019

Yes, domestic cats can get sinusitis (a sinus infection). They have two frontal and small wedge-shaped sinuses. Secondary infections (bacterial infections) of the frontal sinuses occur quite a lot because URI (upper respiratory infections) are common in cats. The signs … continue reading…

Posted in bacterial infections | Tagged bacterial infection, cat anatomy, upper respiratory infections, viral infection | Leave a reply
Cat cold

Can cats get colds?

PoC avatarPosted on September 23, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2019

Yes, cats can get colds but the viruses that causes them are different to those that cause the human cold. You can’t get a cold from your cat and vice versa. Firstly, the word ‘cold’ in in this instance refers … continue reading…

Posted in upper respiratory infections | Tagged infection, upper respiratory infections, viral infection | Leave a reply
Extraordinary photo of Oman blind cat: Moet

Memorable appearance of a blind cat in Oman

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 4, 2018

Moet is a blind cat living in Oman. She is all-white and became blind in both eyes through neglect. We are not told what happened but the blindness is almost certainly due to an untreated secondary bacterial infection after a … continue reading…

Posted in blindness | Tagged bacterial infection, blind cat, Cat Appearance, Middle East, rescue cat, upper respiratory infections, uri, volunteers | 2 Replies
Horizontal and vertical transmission of disease in cats

What is vertical transmission of pathogens in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2018

Whereas horizontal transmission of pathogens (germs) is between one cat to another both of whom are are not in a parent to child relationship, vertical transmission is between mother and offspring as a foetus or kitten in utero. For example, … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged disease transmission, feline diseases, upper respiratory infections | Leave a reply
This is How to Lower Cat Stress at Shelters

This is How to Lower Cat Stress at Shelters

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2018

According to a study more cage space can reduce cat stress at shelters, and as URIs are are linked to feline stress, lower the prevalence of upper respiratory infections (URIs). It is believed that the incidence of upper respiratory infections … continue reading…

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelter, cat cages, cat euthanasia, cat health problems, cat stress, upper respiratory infections, uri | 2 Replies
Feline herpes

My Neighbors’ Cat Gave My Cat Herpes Virus. Should They Pay My Veterinary Bills?

PoC avatarPosted on May 19, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 19, 2018

My neighbors’ cat gave my cat herpes virus. Should they pay my veterinary bills? The answer is probably no because the case would be too troublesome.

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Posted in Infection | Tagged disease transmission, infection, law, upper respiratory infections, viral infection | 5 Replies
Shelter Euthanizes 42 Cats in One Day

Shelter Euthanizes 42 Cats in One Day

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2018

As Pets without Parents, a non-profit animal rescue organization euthanized 42 cats in one day you might feel that something has gone wrong and that is the general opinion in comments on their Facebook page.

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Posted in Animal Rescue | Tagged cat euthanasia, cat shelter euthanasia, euthanasia of dogs, upper respiratory infections | Leave a reply

How to build a nebulizer: helping a kitty with an upper respiratory condition to breathe

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2015 by Jo SingerJuly 9, 2021

Watching a beloved cat agonizing from an upper respiratory condition; a kitty who is deeply congested and struggling to take a breath has to be one of the most frightening and frustrating moments for any feline guardian. The reason I … continue reading…

Posted in upper respiratory infections | Tagged cat health problems, home treatment for cat illness, home treatments for cats, oriental shorthair, upper respiratory infections | 8 Replies

Stubborn feline herpes infection? Add Lactoferrin in addition to Lysine

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2015

Lactoferrin is another one of the alternative treatments for a chronic herpes virus infection which can be combined with L-lysine. L-lysine is fairly well known as a supplement to give to cats to help them overcome or control a chronic … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged cat health problems, cat health treatments, feline herpes virus, home treatments for cats, upper respiratory infections | 2 Replies

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