Sneezing and Feline Upper Respiratory Disease what every cat owner needs to know. The page below talks about the 2 most common respiratory viruses in cats. Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus and Calicivirus. peteducation/article.cfm?c=1+2134&aid=210 Another one we see quite often is the herpes virus and less often Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydophila felis and fungal infections. Because there are a few things that can cause a feline URI (Upper respiratory infection) sometimes one medication will not clear it up and further testing is then required, such as blood work or cultures. The longer a cat goes with a URI the more damage can be done to the nasal cavity and harder to clear or may become chronic. 3 of these viruses are preventable Calici, Rhino and Chlamyda. They are covered in the basic feline vaccine we offer known as FVRCP-P vaccine. Many times people do not understand how their indoor only cat(s) contract these. A feline need never leave the home to get one of these viruses. An open window with neighborhood cats around or you handling a cat of unknown vaccination/health history. You may accidentally unknowingly bring home one of these on your clothes or shoes. If you have any questions about these viruses, bacteria or fungus that cause URIs in cats, feel free to post or call the clinic direct at (216) 749-6990
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 03:15:50 +0000
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