San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.

Humans infected with bird flu have largely had mild infections, with no spread between others. Research suggests cats, who can carry bird flu and human influenza viruses, can serve as mixing vessels ...

This complex microbial dance seems to have a really important role in our health. Oral diseases and even oral cancers have ...

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

Why do cats sneeze? Like humans, there are several likely causes for releasing air explosively from the nose and mouth. Usually, it’s just the body’s way of expelling allergens or other irritants.

We call them URIs or upper respiratory infections. While the common cold is typically not a big deal to humans, for very ...

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.

A numb mouth or tongue can point to several conditions, including burns, a nutrient deficiency, or nerve damage. Mouth numbness can also be a side effect of some medical treatments. This article ...

Other infectious microbes that spread through saliva do so by sticking to the inner surface of the cheeks and mouth, the tongue, or teeth. An example is the bacterium Streptococcus, which can cause an ...

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A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.