What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?

1 Cat Mycoplasma Infection

I. Symptoms

1. Conjunctivitis: mycoplasma is a main cause of feline conjunctivitis—more discharge, red swollen conjunctiva, including redness at the anus. Affected cats are very sensitive to internal and external stimuli; strong stimulation easily causes inflammation. Untreated it may become mycoplasma eye disease with extreme congestion and edema.

2. Upper respiratory disease: main symptoms are more nasal discharge and sneezing, but mycoplasma isn’t the main pathogen—it’s a secondary factor.

3. Lower respiratory disease: mainly cough, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing. Vets diagnose from symptoms; few can via chlamydia inclusions, with uncertainty.

4. Early on, the cat may dehydrate and get infectious anemia; also chronic signs like weight loss and intermittent fever. Untreated it can kill.

II. Treatment

1. Confirmed infection needs vet care; the organism is sensitive to certain drugs, so use caution. Usually erythromycin, lincomycin, and other sensitive antibiotics.

2. For excess eye/nose discharge, clean promptly with saline to avoid other bacteria.

3. Symptomatic cats often get fluid therapy or external medication to stay hydrated.

Don’t panic if infected; timely diagnosis and treatment are key to stopping worsening. If you have other related questions, consult an online pet veterinarian.