Happy Wild Out Whiskers Wednesday, Missians!
Here's to hoping you all had an awesome weekend. Too bad today's topic isn't so awesome for the poor kitties having to go through it. Today we're talking about Feline Herpes. What it is. How it's contracted. All that jazz. Ready to find out more? Okay. Here we go. Today's info is provided in part by WebMD.
First off, Feline Herpes is not the same as the herpes that affects humans. Whereas, herpes in people can be a type of Sexually Transmitted Disease, (though not necessarily the cold-sore variety), Feline Herpes is nothing of the sort. As a matter of fact, Feline Herpes is more of a respiratory infection.
Cats only show symptoms of Feline Herpes when it's active in their bodies, (though many cats are carriers of the inactive virus).
Here are a few of the symptoms:
*Fever
*Lethargy
*Congestion
*Eye and nose discharge
*Eye ulcers
*Pink eye
How do cats catch it?
*Mutual grooming
*Sharing litter boxes, food, or water with infected cats
*Common in areas with many cats such as shelters and multi-cat homes
Are some cats more susceptible?
Yep. Persians and other flat-faced breeds. But also cats in crowded, stressful environments; and those with weak immune systems.
Can humans catch it?
Nope. Just like kitties can't catch our version.
How is it diagnosed?
Only a Vet can determine if your cat has Feline Herpes.
Is there a cure?
Most cats don't get rid of the virus once they get it. But symptoms can be controlled. Veterinarians will likely do the following to help:
*Prescribe antibiotics or antiviral meds
*Prescribe drops or creams (to help with pink-eye or other irritations)
Can Feline Herpes be prevented?
Yes, there are vaccines available to protect your kitty.
You can also keep them away from other cats who may be infected.
To find out what can be done to reduce flare-ups and help your infected cat to feel better, please check out the rest of the article at WebMD:
https://pets.webmd.com/cats/feline-herpes-symptoms-treatment?print=true
And of course, if you suspect your cat may have Feline Herpes, please have him checked out at a veterinarian's office immediately.
That's all for now. I'll see you guys back here next Wednesday for another blogpost, and will "see" you all on Saturday for an all new Missy Show episode, ("Beating the Heat: Keeping Your Pets Cool This Summer") on Google Hangouts at 5pm Central!
Until then,
This is your host J,
signing off....
Here's to hoping you all had an awesome weekend. Too bad today's topic isn't so awesome for the poor kitties having to go through it. Today we're talking about Feline Herpes. What it is. How it's contracted. All that jazz. Ready to find out more? Okay. Here we go. Today's info is provided in part by WebMD.
First off, Feline Herpes is not the same as the herpes that affects humans. Whereas, herpes in people can be a type of Sexually Transmitted Disease, (though not necessarily the cold-sore variety), Feline Herpes is nothing of the sort. As a matter of fact, Feline Herpes is more of a respiratory infection.
Cats only show symptoms of Feline Herpes when it's active in their bodies, (though many cats are carriers of the inactive virus).
Here are a few of the symptoms:
*Fever
*Lethargy
*Congestion
*Eye and nose discharge
*Eye ulcers
*Pink eye
How do cats catch it?
*Mutual grooming
*Sharing litter boxes, food, or water with infected cats
*Common in areas with many cats such as shelters and multi-cat homes
Are some cats more susceptible?
Yep. Persians and other flat-faced breeds. But also cats in crowded, stressful environments; and those with weak immune systems.
Can humans catch it?
Nope. Just like kitties can't catch our version.
How is it diagnosed?
Only a Vet can determine if your cat has Feline Herpes.
Is there a cure?
Most cats don't get rid of the virus once they get it. But symptoms can be controlled. Veterinarians will likely do the following to help:
*Prescribe antibiotics or antiviral meds
*Prescribe drops or creams (to help with pink-eye or other irritations)
Can Feline Herpes be prevented?
Yes, there are vaccines available to protect your kitty.
You can also keep them away from other cats who may be infected.
To find out what can be done to reduce flare-ups and help your infected cat to feel better, please check out the rest of the article at WebMD:
https://pets.webmd.com/cats/feline-herpes-symptoms-treatment?print=true
And of course, if you suspect your cat may have Feline Herpes, please have him checked out at a veterinarian's office immediately.
That's all for now. I'll see you guys back here next Wednesday for another blogpost, and will "see" you all on Saturday for an all new Missy Show episode, ("Beating the Heat: Keeping Your Pets Cool This Summer") on Google Hangouts at 5pm Central!
Until then,
This is your host J,
signing off....
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| Sure glad I don't have Feline Herpes |
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