Kitten colds

Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

We have seen quite of few little kittens come in lately with crusty eyes and snotty noses. Feline Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are very common, especially in our farm kitties. If you have farm cats, here’s what you need to know.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is owner of True North Veterinary Health and associate at Big Sioux Veterinary Care. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.