Q: The treatment depends on the underlying reason for the keratitis and the symptoms. Common treatments for keratitis are eye drops or a topical ointment since eye infections are common. Your vet may also recommend giving your cat some kind of supplement to help boost her immune system, such as L-Lysine. This is supposed to help decrease the chance of a recurring corneal ulcer. If your cat has the herpes virus, the eye may not respond to the same treatments. Anti-virals may be given, along with an antibiotic for any present infection. If the swelling in the eye is bad, the vet may give the cat anti-inflammatory drugs. A cat with the feline herpes virus can infect another cat, which may lead to keratitis. If you know your cat or another cat has keratitis due to an infectious disease, separate them until the cat has been treated and healed. An infectious disease like feline herpes can be contracted through contact with bodily fluids such as saliva, nasal or ear discharge, and sneeze droplets. The virus can also be contracted from litter trays, food and water bowls, and bedding. Since a common reason cats get keratitis is due to the feline herpes virus, you should vaccinate your cat. While vaccinations won't eliminate the chances of your cat getting FHV, it will significantly reduce the risk. You can get your cat vaccinated against FHV at around eight weeks. It initially takes two or three injections, then a booster at one year, then boosters every one to three years. Keratitis is an umbrella term to describe the appearance of an affected eye. There is no one cause of keratitis. Anything that produces prolonged irritation on the surface of the eye can trigger the inflammation associated with keratitis. Common triggers include a herpes virus infection, a blow to the eye like a scratch sustained during a catfight, or rubbing on the surface of the eye, such as from eyelashes from inturned eyelids.
A: Treat the condition. Understand that keratitis may be a result of a contagious disease. Vaccinate your cat against FHV. Learn the causes of keratitis.

Q: Most professional coaches started out as volunteers, and it's extremely unlikely that you'll be paid to coach without experience. You should be open to volunteering for any coaching positions that you can reasonably fill. Most coaching positions are part-time, which means that even when you do start to get paid, you'll probably want to hold on to your regular job (for now at least). Scour local job postings and resource pages to see if anyone is looking for a basketball coach. It's likely that you won't be qualified for a lot of the higher-level positions, but that's okay. Apply to any possible openings and be open about your experience. Networking is a good way to find potential openings. Even if you don't get an interview, ask the hiring manager if they know of any similar openings that might fit your level of experience. Youth leagues often struggle to find consistent coaches. A youth league may also offer the opportunity to learn the nuances of coaching while keeping a lower profile. Just make sure that you have the time to commit to a youth league. Almost all coaching positions for youth sports require a background check. Be prepared to complete the necessary paperwork before starting your position. Your local recreation center, YMCA, or YWCA will often need volunteers to help with coaching. High schools occasionally have coaching vacancies, but they are usually reserved for people with experience in the field. Unless you have a strong playing background to fall back on, it may be difficult to secure a coaching job at this level. Almost everyone has experienced rejection when trying to land a new job. Don't get too down on yourself. If finding a coaching position becomes an overwhelming process, take a break and recharge. Coaching positions usually open up right before the season starts. It may be that you're looking for coaching positions at the wrong time of the year.
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Be willing to volunteer for potential openings. Look for coaching vacancies online. Ask your local recreation center or school if they need a coach. Keep looking for new opportunities and don't get discouraged.