Cats are just as susceptible to various diseases as humans. The following factors affect the health of these animals: environmental conditions, care, feed quality, the presence or absence of vaccinations, and much more. To help your pet cope with the disease, you must promptly seek advice from a veterinarian.
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One of the most common diseases in cats is otitis media. Its causative agents are conditionally pathogenic fungi activated by microbes. Symptoms of otitis media: unpleasant odor and purulent discharge from the ears, redness of the ear opening, as well as an increased body temperature of the animal. To cure otitis media, you need to clean the ear canal with special solutions.
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According to experts, about 85% of cats suffer from diseases of the oral cavity. If you notice that your pet is slowly chewing food, and saliva is constantly dripping from its lower jaw, contact your veterinarian. The listed symptoms may indicate such unpleasant diseases as stomatitis and periodontal disease. To prevent them, it is necessary to wipe the cat's gums with a cotton swab dipped in an infusion of chamomile, yarrow, oak bark, St. John's wort or sage.
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A rather dangerous feline disease is viral rhinotracheitis (flu). It is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the nose and throat, fever, sneezing, and eye infections. The causative agent of this disease is the feline herpes virus FHV-1. It usually affects young cats and kittens. It is not worth delaying the treatment of rhinotracheitis, as this disease can seriously weaken the animal's immunity.
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An extremely dangerous disease in cats is panleukopenia, also known as feline plague. This disease often ends with the death of the animal. Symptoms of panleukopenia are vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, low fever and dehydration. Treat feline plague only with a veterinarian. The treatment course usually lasts 7-14 days (depending on the condition of the animal).
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Some invasive (parasitic) and infectious diseases can be spread from cat to person. These include leptospirosis, rabies, tuberculosis, salmonellosis, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, trichinosis, etc. To protect yourself from contracting these diseases, it is necessary to vaccinate the animal in a timely manner, as well as observe the rules of personal hygiene.
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If you notice any oddities in your cat's behavior, be sure to show it to your veterinarian. You should be alert for symptoms such as poor appetite, fever, difficulty breathing, lethargy, coughing, prolonged vomiting, or diarrhea. In this case, only a specialist can make an accurate diagnosis. Your job is to follow his instructions and provide your pet with proper care.
