Cat has a dry nose
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 →
Tag Archives: upper respiratory infections
Picture of vet taking throat swab from domestic cat for Covid-19 test
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 →
Pictures of two tigers being tested for Covid-19
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.
Continue reading →Can cats get sinusitis?
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 →
Can cats get colds?
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 →
Memorable appearance of a blind cat in Oman
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 →
What is vertical transmission of pathogens in cats?
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 →
This is How to Lower Cat Stress at Shelters
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 →
My Neighbors’ Cat Gave My Cat Herpes Virus. Should They Pay My Veterinary Bills?
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.
Continue reading →Shelter Euthanizes 42 Cats in One Day
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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