Cat Health



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Keratitis

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can effect one or both eyes. Signs include: discharge, squinting, sensitivity of light, and the appearance of the third eyelid. You may find the cat pawing at her eye. This inflammation is very painful and if left untreated can cause the cat to suffer permanent loss of [...]

Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Feline Calicivirus or FCV is spread by direct contact with eye or nasal discharge and saliva. It may also be spread by coming into contact with the water bowl or litter box of an infected cat.
In the beginning symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, and fever. As the disease progresses, drooling will [...]

Otitis

Cats can develop inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) from ear mites, bacteria, wax accumulation, or infected wounds. Symptoms include odor, scratching or pawing at the ears, inflammation, head shaking, appearance of exudate, or holding ear flaps at an unusual angle. Treatment consists of cleansing the ear and applying a topical antibiotic medication.
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