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[Softly]

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

[violaine]

softly, congratulations on your new family member

here are some links for you. i would keep the cats, food/water bowls, et c. separated until the symptoms of the respiratory distressed kitty subside.

http://www.vetinfo.com/causes-cat-cold-infections.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/ceindex.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/guide-feline-vaccinations.html

Age Vaccine(s)
6 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
9 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
12 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
15 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
Rabies
Adult Cats Booster annually for all but rabies.
Rabies booster at one year, then every three years .
Avoid vaccinating pregnant females

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by violaine

softly, congratulations on your new family member

here are some links for you. i would keep the cats, food/water bowls, et c. separated until the symptoms of the respiratory distressed kitty subside.

http://www.vetinfo.com/causes-cat-cold-infections.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/ceindex.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/guide-feline-vaccinations.html

Age Vaccine(s)
6 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
9 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
12 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
15 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
Rabies
Adult Cats Booster annually for all but rabies.
Rabies booster at one year, then every three years .
Avoid vaccinating pregnant females

This is simply an alternative. Before going hog wild on vaccinations and supporting the pharmaceutical companies that have no interest in your pets welfare, please read:

http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/VaccinationDanger

I do understand that some things are necessary but I also think prevention is the key to good health. I am required to vaccinate my dogs ONCE rabies and I worm them myself but not as often as recommended. I have a pet pig and if I followed normal vet suggestions I would be giving her vaccinations all the time including monthly (or more often depending where you live) worm med that would actually shorten her life. I don't. I focus on food, lots of clean water, herbs and good care- clean stall, brushing etc. Once a year I might take a poop sample to a vet to look at. I've had blood drawn a few times and shes always checked out wonderfully.

I have older dogs that are breeds that they claim should die sooner. Their slower but I swear they act like pups sometimes.

If you don't have the experience or ability to study and research then perhaps find vets that subscribe to natural remedies and will work with you on a program to keep them safe.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Softly

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

some cats have respiratory problems and allergies. I have a cat that sneezes often and running nose. have the cat checked and if not temp or infection it could just be allergies. I've started giving the cats (I use to just give the dogs) cod liver oil and I also use that natural flea stuff in water around here (ashley's green products) which has vinegar and garlic in it. This has helped quite a bit but it still happens and I have to clean his eyes a lot.

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by Softly

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

I have a few sneezers in my house. They get allergy shots every month. Our vet said we could give them half a benadryl a day, but our little drama queens foam at the mouth when we try to give them pills. R has learned from our country vet how to give shots . With our brood of rescues, we keep medication on hand in case one gets sick.

With yours coming from a shelter, I'd be careful she doesn't have pneumonia. We've had to battle that here more than a few times. We keep a stethoscope on hand so we could listen to their lungs.

[Kimbo]

Originally Posted by Softly

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

How did it turn out? Runny nose w/discharge, sneezing, discharge from the the eyes, mouth breathing, lack of appetite are all indicators that the cat has an URI. If your cats have had their FVRCP they have been inoculated against Rhinotrachetis. Cats who have had their shots might get sneezy but they don't generally get a full blown infection. It can kill a cat if left untreated.

[violaine]

a group of concerned citizens - including the committee i am on, and several others, are going to have some press coverage this evening on the shelter i've been writing about. someone at a meeting we held about a week ago, must have been a spy for the shelter, because they now are posting on a brand new FB page- and listing animals -the first time in their history of existence in this county! unbelievable. i mean, any change is obviously great for the animals. we want to see the shelter moving forward in so many areas, and hopefully they might zoom right into the 21st century.

anyway, this day/evening will be for the animals- and voice given to them by people who are true to their missions, with a clear vision. glitch-free monday.

[Kimbo]

Originally Posted by violaine

a group of concerned citizens - including the committee i am on, and several others, are going to have some press coverage this evening on the shelter i've been writing about. someone at a meeting we held about a week ago, must have been a spy for the shelter, because they now are posting on a brand new FB page- and listing animals -the first time in their history of existence in this county! unbelievable. i mean, any change is obviously great for the animals. we want to see the shelter moving forward in so many areas, and hopefully they might zoom right into the 21st century.

anyway, this day/evening will be for the animals- and voice given to them by people who are true to their missions, with a clear vision. glitch-free monday.

Good luck to you..I am glad they are posting the animals FINALLY--Gez.

I hope they get the link to http://www.petfinder.com/index.html

[AtLast]

Need some advise-

I have a 14 year old cat (Luciano) that is in great shape, very active and spry. However, he is getting older and I am thinking I should be giving him something for his joints. Are there cat foods available with glucosemine and condrotin (sp?)? Giving him a pill everyday would be insane (and upsetting to him), so I am thinking along food lines. He is on "senior" kitty food, but I am wondering about a joint health specific food for cats. Thanks.

[Kimbo]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

Need some advise-

I have a 14 year old cat (Luciano) that is in great shape, very active and spry. However, he is getting older and I am thinking I should be giving him something for his joints. Are there cat foods available with glucosemine and condrotin (sp?)? Giving him a pill everyday would be insane (and upsetting to him), so I am thinking along food lines. He is on "senior" kitty food, but I am wondering about a joint health specific food for cats. Thanks.

Hey buddy..Hope life is well in your world! My vet gave my cat Cosequin for my Bella's joints. you sprinkle it on their food. I do not think you have to have a prescription. I bet there is other stuff out there but that is all I am familiar with.