Infectious diseases of cats

Coronavirus enteritis.  First of all, there is an impact on the intestinal epithelium, and therefore there is a high risk of enteritis. Infection occurs through faeces, less often through saliva. In adult cats, the disease is asymptomatic, and kittens become infected more often. The disease lasts from two to four weeks and is accompanied by diarrhea. There is a high risk of pathology becoming chronic, but most often the body develops immunity. Viral rhinotracheitis. It is a disease of the upper respiratory tract caused by the herpes virus. Infection occurs by contact or by airborne droplets. Transmission from mother to fetus is possible. Many animals remain carriers of the virus, but under stressful situations, symptoms of the disease may reappear for the body.

The main signs include fever, catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, and eye damage. Chlamydia. A chronically occurring infectious disease. It can be infected through sexual contact, through the respiratory system and digestive tract, household items, and is transmitted from mother to offspring. It is less common in adult cats, and kittens between the ages of six months and 9 months are more likely to get sick. Despite the fact that the disease is not accompanied by specific clinical signs, rhinitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis (more often unilateral), and minor discharge from the urethra or vagina may occur. Thus, timely vaccination of cats is necessary for the prevention of dangerous and complex viral diseases. If you notice signs of an infectious lesion in your pet, you should immediately contact a veterinary clinic. The earlier treatment begins, the better the prognosis. Balanced feeding (diet), proper care, timely vaccination and treatments against parasites, as well as examinations by specialists will help protect your pet from viral infections and keep it healthy for many years to come.