My Cat Has Been Sneezing,losing Whiskers And Has Eye Goop. Is He Sick?
This is most likely cat flu. Feline cat flu is characterised by clear discharge from the nose and eyes which can become thick and purulent as the disease progresses. Other signs include lethargy, depression, inappetance, fever, eye and mouth ulcers, sneezing, and coughing. Most cats improve after 2-3 weeks but some cats are left with long term intermittent nasal discharge or eye disease. A large proportion of recovered cats will become carriers and shed the virus during times of stress. Cat flu is extremely infectious, you should keep your cat indoors and try to isolate it from other cats to limit the spread f disease. It is usually spread by droplets sneezed or coughed out by other cats, but it may be spread via water or feeding bowls. It is important to practice good hygiene and disinfection. Cat flu is very rarely fatal but some cases require intensive nursing and medical treatment. Cats which develop eye ulcers should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Keep your cat
