Kitties of any age, size, and breed can develop the viral infection known as conjunctivitis, or pink eye. If your cat is showing signs of conjunctivitis, like producing sticky fluid from its eyes or developing red, puffy eyelids, read this guide to find out what you should do to best care for your cat.
See A Vet
The first thing you should do is head to a vet's office to confirm that it's conjunctivitis.
It's very common for cats to get into tussles with one another, so pet parents sometimes mistakenly think that cats can handle themselves when it comes to the injuries that they get during that time. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. If you know or suspect that your cat has a bite wound, you should seek help from a vet immediately. This is why.
Spit and Bacteria
With a bite wound comes the risk of infection.
Beyond the purring, meowing, and the occasional chirp of delight, you don't want to hear any odd sounds coming from your cat. When the sounds seem to indicate a breathing problem, it's an outright cat-astrophe, and is in need of immediate investigation.
1. An Upper-Respiratory Infection
Just like humans, cats can catch nasty colds. If your feline is showing signs of upper-respiratory infection, such as nasal drainage, strained breathing, lethargy and loss of appetite and/or interest, you should bring him to a veterinary clinic on the double.
Overactive or nervous cats can make a peaceful household anything but. Cats with anxiety problems can terrorize a home, running around at all hours, yowling, and spraying or peeing in areas of your home in an effort to make themselves feel better. But this certainly doesn't mean that you should give up your cat! Luckily, your neighborhood veterinarian has offerings that can help to soothe even the most stressed-out kitty. Here's what you should ask about on your next visit to help calm and relax your cat.
Like the decision of whether or not to vaccinate your children, pet vaccination is a very hot topic right now. By law, all pets must receive the rabies vaccine. However, whether or not to vaccinate animals besides that is up to the pet owner. There are many different types of vaccinations that can be given to pets, but not every vaccination should be given to every pet. A number of factors play into the controversy, all of which are important in their own right.
