05/28/2026
🐱Cat Chat 🐈
Did you know cats can get herpes?! 🤯
Feline herpesvirus is a contagious virus that can cause upper respiratory signs (coughing & sneezing) as well as uncomfortable eye issues in cats. Some ocular signs of herpes virus include a dark discharge from the eyes or nose, squinting, redness, cloudiness, ulcers and more! 🤓
It can be a lifelong disease, often flaring up during stressful events, illness, or with immune suppression!
🌺Spring & Summer can increase the risk of flare ups as families are often traveling, spending more time outside and enjoying the weather 🔆 This can cause stress for our feline friends as home dynamics change, routines are different, our cats may be spending time outside in a new environment, etc!
❓How can we help keep stress down and improve comfort❓
⭐Calming Care by Purina is an oral supplement that can help manage stress through supporting the gastrointestinal tract health & the immune system to help decrease flare-ups.
⭐Optixcare Eye L**e Plus is a fantastic product to help keep your cat's eyes lubricated. Lubrication can also aid in soothing the eye and hydrating it as comfort is key with this disease!
Cats with herpes virus can still live the best lives with some support and intervention if/when required! 💙
➡Swipe to check out Harriette, the sweetest little lady! With a very dedicated family and a little help from her True North Aunties, Harriette is clearly thriving! 😍
