I have 2 cats that were brought up inside since they were born but as they got older they started to want to go outside. so i let them be and they come inside to sleep at night. one of them is getting sick i believe or has caught a feline disease..we have a few "stays" that are always around outside and i want to know if anyone know if these symptoms are related to anything or maybe just a common cold?? One of his eyes is watering pretty bad..i will wipe if off but it almost instantly watered up again. He is sneezing a whole lot and one of the strays kinda did that stuff too....hes eating and drinking like normal but he just looks like hes feeling crappy. do you think this might just be a cold or could it be like feline distemper or luekemia?? thanks
2007-04-10 06:44:20 · 8 answers · asked by just_me2032 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If your cats haven't been vaccinated it could be any one of these diseases.
To be honest, 90% of the cats I see with watery eyes and sneezing have got cat flu - they don't really suffer from the common cold. Cat flu is a virus and so not treatable per se, but there are plenty of symptomatic treatments that can, and should be implemented by a vet to assist their recovery. Flu can be fatal in cats - as it can in humans, but more commonly so in cats.
As with any illness, the quicker it is treated the better, and cheaper the prognosis is. Please get all your cats vaccinated, it saves them from suffering and often works out cheaper in the long run for you!
Chalice
2007-04-10 06:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could very well have picked up something outside. Many of the symptoms of Feline Leukemia are vague and can be attributed to other problems. Leukemia weakens the immune system, much the same way that HIV does in people. As a result, they can pick up other infections much easier.
I would bring him into the vet for testing. And keep both cats indoors from now on. They live much longer, healthier lives.
2007-04-10 06:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
indications of acute appendicitis would nicely be categorized into 2 sorts, common and peculiar.the common historic previous consists of discomfort initiating centrally (periumbilical) earlier localizing to the right iliac fossa (the decrease ideal area of the tummy); that's because of the undesirable localizing (spatial) sources of visceral nerves from the mid-gut, stated by the involvement of somatic nerves (parietal peritoneum) because the inflammation progresses. The discomfort is often linked with lack of urge for food and fever, even with the actual shown reality that the latter isn't an significant symptom. Nausea or vomiting would happen, and also the feeling of drowsiness and the feeling of prevalent undesirable well being. With the common type, diagnosis is way less confusing to make, surgical operation takes position previously and findings are frequently a lot less severe. peculiar indications would comprise discomfort initiating and staying interior the right iliac fossa, diarrhea and a more suitable prolonged, smoldering course. If an infected appendix lies in contact with the bladder, there is frequency of micturition. With positioned up-ileal appendix, marked retching would happen. Tenesmus or "downward urge" (the feeling that a bowel circulation will relieve soreness) is likewise experienced from time to time. rapidly from Wikipedia. Kinda complicated
2016-10-18 00:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible that he may have a cold or allergies~give it a couple of days and if the symptoms worsen i would recommend taking him to the vet to get checked out just in case he did catch feline distempter/leukaemia
i hope your cat gets well soon!
2007-04-10 07:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by ang925 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet for an FELV/FIV test that can be done in house. The results will come in about 10 minutes. It could be an URI, or it could be something more. A trip to the vet is needed.
2007-04-10 07:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably just an upper respiratory infection, it can be treated with antibiotics. If they havn't had shots yet then they probably should get them now. I'd have the vet check him out make sure its nothing more serious than an infection.
2007-04-10 06:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by wenchgirl04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its more than likely an upper respiratory. However you should take it to the vet for a proper diagnosis, but he'll tell you to isolate your other cat so he/she cant catch it themselves. but he may want to exam the other as well just to check. good luck!
vanessa S. , LVT
2007-04-10 06:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by giggles9783 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the vet for a check up. Did he have all his shots?
2007-04-10 06:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋