Cat Flu…where do I begin, it’s an epidemic. You know how you feel when you have the full blown flu? That’s what cat flu feels like for our furry friends, so treatment needs to be sought out quickly.

Symptoms include sneezing, nasal discharge, eye discharge, mouth ulcers, fever and the list goes on. Not a pleasant experience indeed.

It is extremely contagious and once again can be so easily prevented by vaccination. Vaccinate! Vaccinate! Vaccinate! Is all you have to do to avoid horrible things like cat flu.

At my workplace we have 2 full wards dedicated to cats with the flu, it’s not pretty when you walk in there, all you can hear is constant sneezing. The bad thing about cat flu is that once they contract it, they can get rid of it but it will be with them for life. Sort of like a “carrier”. If not treated, it can also be fatal.

If vaccinations are administered, your cat will develop an immunity to the flu and hopefully never have to deal with it. Ask your local veterinarian about cat flu vaccines.  

By Lauren- Vet Nurse

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