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Signs and Treatments of Cat Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus)
Cat rhinotracheitis is a contagious herpesvirus airway infection. Paroxysmal cough, mouth ulcers, and conjunctivitis are the tell-tale signs. Isolate the cat and use targeted antivirals plus immune support — adult death rate is 20–30%.
Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline rhinotracheitis, also called infectious rhinotracheitis, is a highly contagious herpesvirus infection causing fever, sneezing, eye discharge, and sometimes death—especially in kittens. This article covers its causes, symptoms, medication-based treatment, and vaccine prevention.
Does Feline Rhinotracheitis Cause Red, Swollen Eyes?
Feline rhinotracheitis is a herpesvirus infection that easily causes conjunctivitis - red, swollen eyes. If you suspect it, see a vet; kitten death rate exceeds 60%.
Can I force-feed a cat with feline rhinotracheitis that won’t eat?
Cats with rhinotracheitis lose appetite, but nutrition is essential for recovery, so force-feeding may be needed via syringe with slurry or paste. If it refuses to swallow, take it to the vet for fluids.
How do I determine if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis?
Combine clinical signs with lab testing. Sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, breathing difficulty, and mouth ulcers suggest it; PCR confirms herpesvirus. Latent cases can't be detected.
Can feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) be transmitted to dogs?
Cat flu is caused by the feline herpesvirus, which is species-specific and only infects cats; it cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals, including dogs.
Can cat rhinotracheitis spread to other cats?
Yes, rhinotracheitis spreads between cats. If an infected cat is not isolated with others, the others are easily infected. Recovered cats also shed virus long-term and must stay separated during that time. In multi-cat homes, always isolate the sick cat from healthy ones and disinfect the environment.
How Is Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu) Diagnosed?
Diagnosis rests on symptoms (sneezing, cough, purulent eye/nose discharge, fever) plus lab tests; a PCR detecting feline herpesvirus confirms it. Start treatment promptly once confirmed.
How is feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) treated in cats?
Treatment measures for cat flu include isolation, medication, nutritional support, and managing complications. Isolate the cat and disinfect its environment, give feline interferon to suppress the virus, use antibiotics to prevent secondary infection, and apply eye drops for eye disease.
How much does it cost to treat feline rhinotracheitis?
Treatment generally costs 300-400 yuan, varying with severity and the cat's condition. It includes antiviral drugs like interferon, antibiotics, and for conjunctivitis or cough, antiviral eye drops and nebulization.