69 — Why Is My Cat’s Nose Running? Feline Upper Respiratory Infections Explained

Why Is My Cat's Nose Running? Feline Upper Respiratory Infections Explained Marty and Laura tackle a listener question about runny noses in cats and kittens — and it turns into a deep dive on feline health essentials every cat owner needs to know. Topics covered: Common causes of feline upper respiratory infections (herpesvirus, calicivirus, chlamydia, Bordetella) and why herpes virus is a lifelong condition that flares under stressWhat FVRCP means and why keeping up with your cat's vaccines matters — even for indoor catsWhy cats "fall off the veterinary radar" after kittenhood and why that's dangerousThe risks of bringing stray or new cats into a home with existing cats without testing firstFeline leukemia (FELV) and FIV: how they spread, what a positive test means, and why a $100 blood test can save your resident cat's lifeVaccine safety in cats: injection site sarcomas, non-adjuvanted vaccines, and why Marty prefers the intranasal FVRCPConvenia — the 14-day injectable antibiotic that can save you from trying to pill your cat twice a dayFeline asthma vs. upper respiratory infections, and when a cough means it's urgentPractical tips: gabapentin for vet visits, carrier training and at-home hygiene clips The Marty & Laura Show is produced by Pure Dog Talk Inc., with sound design and editing by Premium Audio Services.