Infectious diseases in cats
Cats can develop infectious diseases even if they are completely indoors and don't go outside or onto stairwells. An owner can easily bring an infectious disease into the house on their shoes, and a curious, purring cat can lick or sniff their shoes, thereby becoming infected. Therefore, the most common mistake pet owners make is denying the need for vaccinations.
Vaccinations help develop immunity to pathogens. Not to all pathogens, but only to a specific strain (species). For this reason, choose vaccines intended for animals living in your region. There's no point in vaccinating against exotic diseases if you don't plan to travel abroad or if these diseases aren't reported in your area.
It's important to remember that immunity needs to be "renewed" every year. No vaccine has a lifelong "lifespan."
But it's even more important to know that many infectious diseases in cats are transmissible to humans. These diseases are called zoonoses or anthropozoonoses, meaning they are common to both humans and animals. The most terrifying is rabies. But it's far from the only one.
Infectious diseases in cats almost always progress rapidly. Often, a sick animal dies without specific treatment. Therefore, if you notice any symptoms of an infectious disease (you can read about them in a variety of sources or even ask your veterinarian), immediately go to a veterinary clinic or have a doctor come to your home. Some infections progress so quickly that time flies by in seconds.
Infectious diseases in cats affect a wide variety of organs and organ systems. Secondary microflora often becomes involved, which only complicates the course of the disease. Do not attempt to treat your cat's whiskers yourself. Incorrect therapy will only worsen the situation.
