What are the symptoms of cat flu do kittens get it?

Answer 1

Yes, cats and kittens can most definitely get the flu - it can be pretty serious sometimes and fatal in kittens. Symptoms can include sneezing, runny eyes and nose and loss of appetite. A trip to the vet is highly recommmended if you suspect your pet has cat flu. It's worth noting that humans can't catch flu from cats and vice verse. There's plenty of help and information on cat flu and cat colds at http://www.CatFlu.biz

Answer 2

Symptoms:

There are two different tyoes of Cat Flu ( Feline Herpes Virus-1 (FHV-1), or Feline Calicivirus (FCV) but the symptoms of both are similar. Your cat may have some of the following symptoms:

Sore eyes: There will be a green coloured discharge from the eyes or the eyes may also appear red and inflammed. There may also be a 'crusty' affect which will leave your cat's eyes stuck closed.

Runny nose: On the onset of Cat Flu this discharge will be clear and the cat will sneeze a lot. This clear discharge will become more green in colour as the disease worsens.

Loss of appetite: As the previous symptom worsens the cat may lose sense of smell and taste and thus their appetite will be affected; however mouth ulcers may also form which will make eating painful.

If your cat has Cat Flu and there are other cats around they will get it too. Young kittens can get Cat Flu; especially if the mother has it; however symptoms probably won't be noticeable until they are ten days old and their eyes are opening.

It is vitally important to get any cat, especially kittens seen by a vet as he/she can prescribe antibiotics. If an affected cat does not receive treatment it can die.

It is also important to note that cats can become carriers of the disease so it is important to keep them away from other cats. Cat Flu is spread as easily as human flu.

Answer 3

Yes