Feline calicivirus is a contagious virus that causes respiratory infections and oral issues in cats. It is particularly common in cats in shelters or breeding colonies and mostly affects young cats.

Here's when to worry about your cat's cough, according to a veterinarian. Just like you, your cat may occasionally cough a ...

Infections usually last a few weeks ... usually involve an antibiotic called clindamycin that you can give your cat by mouth. A veterinarian may also prescribe steroid creams or oral steroids ...

“It can quickly lead to a serious infection ... just being a cat. But I was more careful about how and where I pet him. “They have a lot of receptors, especially around their mouth and cheeks ...