Cat flu

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Cat Flu
Cat flu is very common in unvaccinated cats and is very easily spread from cat to cat. It is rarely fatal, except in young kittens, but can be a real problem because the symptoms may be very difficult to clear up.

Cat Flu: More common term for feline upper respiratory virus.
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Cat Flu
Cat Flu - also known as upper respiratory virus infections
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Feline Herpes (Cat Flu): Symptoms and Treatment
Cat flu is a severe upper respiratory disease in cats that affect their eyes, ears, throat, mouth and also cause tonsil infections. Continue reading to know more about this disease.

It'll usually be cool and moist but, if she seems to have a cold, has an encrusted nose, or sneezes a lot, try to take her to the vet as she may have cat flu.

Like any breed of cat they do need to be vaccinated regularly against cat flu and feline enteritis. They should also be wormed regularly against roundworm and tapeworm especially if they are allowed out to hunt.

Also called feline viral respiratory disease complex, feline influenza or simply 'cat flu,' these infections are among the most common medical disorders faced by owners of domestic cats. They can become quite serious, even to the point of fatality.

They should also have received their first cat flu vaccination and their Feline Enteritis vaccination, the cost of which is included in the purchase price. A veterinarian certificate showing details of the vaccinations should be provided.

Your vet will most likely give your cat fluids as well, either under the skin (subcutaneously) or intravenously. In some cases of megacolon, the cat must be sedated and the fecal material manually removed.

It is useful to remind ourselves as to the difference between cat colds and bacterial infections (opens in new window) . An infection by Chlamydia can be mistaken for cat flu as it causes conjunctivitis.

See also: Kidney Disease, Renal, Ringworm, Heat, Euthanasia