Its cold and flu season. The sneezing, congestion, runny nose and watery eyes that make us miserable are also symptoms of cat colds or upper respiratory infections. Dr. Arnold Plotnick reminds us that feline herpesvirus (FHV) and the feline calicivirus (FCV), both viruses, cause 80 percent of feline upper respiratory infections. He discusses cat colds using relatable language parsed with the science of respiratory management.
The most common signs of cat colds include sneezing, conjunctivitis (inflamed tissues around the eyes), nasal discharge, congestion, lethargy, decreased appetite and possibly fever.
Source: Catster, January 9, 2019. Link.
Some cats do not recover uneventfully from a severe viral infection.
INSIGHTS: This article is worthy of social media posts and e-newsletters during this time of year.