5 Diseases That Can Affect Cats and How To Treat It

Pet cats can get a number of diseases even though they are kept in the house every day. Cat health problems are strongly influenced by the age, body condition, food, and mentality of the cat. As a cat owner, you should always be vigilant if a cat is sick, because it can have a severe impact and cause death to the cat. Then, what are the diseases that can attack the health of pet cats?

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5 Diseases That Can Affect Cats and How To Treat It

1. Cat Colds Due to Infection

This respiratory tract disorder can be caused by non-infectious or infectious causes. For symptoms of runny nose in cats due to infection caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, molds, or fungi. In this case, a veterinarian is needed to determine the cause and choose the most appropriate therapy for the cause.

Treatment can be done by giving anti-inflammatory to relieve cold symptoms, and vitamins to increase stamina and endurance. In more severe conditions, antibiotics can be given to prevent secondary bacterial infections that can worsen the cat's condition. In addition, antibiotic therapy combined with anti-inflammatory to relieve cold symptoms and vitamins to increase stamina and endurance can be applied to cats who have colds due to bacterial infections. For colds caused by fungal or mold infections, antifungal therapy can be given in combination with anti-inflammatories to relieve cold symptoms and vitamins to increase stamina and endurance.

2. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV is a virus that harms and weakens a cat's immune system. This virus can put cats at risk of contracting another fatal infection. FIV is usually transmitted between cats through deep bite wounds, saliva, and blood. However, in certain cases, this virus can be transmitted from mother cat to kitten.

Treatment for cats infected with FIV can be taken to the vet to strengthen the cat's immune system. After the examination, the vet will recommend antiviral medications, dietary changes, or supplements.

3. Feline Herpes (FVR) 

Feline herpes or Feline Viral Rhinopneumonitis (FVR) is a virus that most often occurs in cats during life. It is also one of the leading causes of upper respiratory tract infections in cats. FVR can be transmitted between cats through bodily secretions such as discharge from the eyes, nose and mouth. Transmission rates are higher if cats share litter boxes, water and food bowls, toys, and grooming kits. 

The FVR virus can also be spread from a mother cat to her kittens during pregnancy. Treatment for cats infected with FVR is by treating the condition alone, because feline herpes cannot be cured. Cats can be given antibiotics or anti-viral drugs prescribed by the veterinarian to prevent the virus from replicating.

4. Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a disease that is often experienced by cats during their life. Diarrhea that lasts 24 to 48 hours is probably not a problem unless you have kittens or an old cat. But if it lasts longer, the cat can become dehydrated, which can be dangerous. There are a number of causes for cats to experience diarrhea, namely dietary changes or food allergies or intolerances, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, worms (intestinal parasites), pancreatic disease, cancer, and hyperthyroidism. 

The first treatment if the cat has diarrhea for more than two days, then take the cat to the vet to find out the cause. It is important to seek medical attention if your cat has black or bloody diarrhea, or if it occurs with fever, vomiting, lethargy or loss of appetite. The treatment a cat needs depends on the cause of their diarrhea. Some require prescription medications, such as metronidazole or prednisolone, to control inflammation.

5. Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Feline calicivirus is the virus responsible for a number of upper respiratory, mouth, and eye infections in cats. The disease is highly contagious and is passed from infected cats to other cats through saliva or eye and nose fluids, which come into contact with the air when they sneeze. Cats exposed to this virus usually have symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, discharge from the eyes and nose, and ulcers on the tongue, gums, lips or nose, and excessive salivation. 

When caring for a cat with FCV, you are treating the symptoms and secondary infection. Your vet will likely prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. In addition, doctors also recommend supplements to strengthen the cat's immune system.

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