Cat distemper

Cat flu is one of the most common cat diseases there are.

It is especially important that you do not be misled by the name,
not every cat with cat flu has sneezing as a symptom.

What are the symptoms you should watch out for?

Cat flu occurs more often in cats living in large groups, such as a shelter, cattery, or a cozy house
full of cats. But again, don't be misled because ordinary house cats can also get this disease.

Cats with a weakened immune system have a greater
risk, just like cats that are not vaccinated or older cats.

The feline herpesvirus is a co-cause of the symptoms of cat flu, which usually leads to possibly life-threatening
symptoms. Usually the cats fully recover, but the recovery can take several weeks.
Sometimes a cat suffers permanent damage, for example excessive sneezing, sinusitis,
chronic nasal cold, damaged mucous membranes.
A treatment with antibiotics then offers a temporary improvement of the remaining symptoms.

To be sure that your cat has the sneezing disease, you will of course visit the veterinarian, they look at the symptoms and then
a laboratory test by taking a swab (cotton swab) of the oral mucosa and sending it in.

Treatment of this disease will include antibiotics to prevent further infections and possibly medication
that make the mucus a bit thicker, so your cat can breathe more easily throughout the entire period.

What else can you do at home to support your cat?

It is important that you also support the cat at home, most cats have a reduced appetite.
You can make the food extra appealing by warming it up, this enhances the smell.
If the cat really does not want to eat under any circumstances, you can always try
giving liquid food with a syringe, but be careful that the cat does not choke.
In extreme cases, the cat can be admitted to the vet and receives extra support there via an infusion.

You can carefully clean the discharges yourself, for example by boiling water, letting it cool and using a
clean the eyes and nose with a clean kitchen paper, this also keeps it more pleasant for the cat.
Do not let it accumulate, this can be painful for the cat.

Of course, it is also important that you clean the cat tree and other favorite spots.
To prevent further or renewed infection.
Make sure you clean the cat tree with a clean microfiber cloth and lukewarm/warm
water. Preferably do not use cleaning agents, if you still want to use something,
use a natural cleaning agent that is not toxic to your cat.

If it happens that you really can't get the cat tree clean anymore, then at RHRPets you always have
the possibility to order loose parts.
For all our Cat trees we sell the parts separately, the hammocks, Sisal posts,
plateaus, steps and beds.

click HERE for all loose parts

Real prevention against the sneezing disease actually does not exist.
The only thing you can do is have your cat vaccinated regularly.
Your cat can still get the sneezing disease, but then more often in milder and
better treatable form.

We hope that in this way we have given you a little extra
can inform, unsure? Always contact your veterinarian.
Of course, we hope that all your cats remain happy, stubborn, and healthy.
And remember well, not every cat contracts this disease!

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