What is Feline Flu?
Feline flu is a type of respiratory infection that frequently affects cats and is very similar to cold and flu symptoms that humans experience. This infection typically affects the upper respiratory tract – eyes, nose, mouth and windpipe, and can also infect the bronchi and lungs. Your cat will definitely not be feeling his best and this episode of flu will most likely cause quite a bit of discomfort. It is caused by various viruses which are highly contagious. The feline flu virus can be transmitted directly through sneezing and the secretion of certain bodily fluids such as eye and nose discharges as well as saliva. It may also be spread indirectly on food bowls, bedding, litter boxes and grooming brushes. This virus tends to flourish in areas where lots of cats gather such as cat shows, catteries, rescue shelters or feral colonies. All cats are susceptible to feline flu irrespective if they have been vaccinated or not. Kittens and older cats as well as those suffering from feline le
