Cat Flu is a very common illness in cats. It is a herpes type
virus rather like the cold sore virus in humans. Once a cat is
exposed to the cat flu virus, it normally takes up permanent
residence. However, once the initial infection stage is over,
cat flu symptoms normally only appear (again like a cold sore)
when the cat is run down, stressed or has immune system
dysfunctions. A common question I have been asked lately is
about the Cat flu. It’s going around, and more often than not a
visit to your veterinarian will result in you being viven cat
flu antibiotics. But little else. And its a virus… antibiotics
are NOT effective. In fact this approach can cause problems.
Reactions to the antibiotics can include vomiting, diarrhea and
severe allergic reactions, as well as liver disease and immune
mediated disease. Resistance can develop to the antibiotic so it
may not be effective when your pet needs it. Does this Sound a
little CRAZY to you? There is a better way, and I’ve included a
few solutions in this articl