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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.
Are Eye Discharge and Mucus a Sign of Feline Distemper?
Much eye discharge may need other signs to judge distemper; rhinotracheitis can also cause it. Here are the causes and fixes.
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 Cat Conjunctivitis Heal on Its Own?
Conjunctivitis is a feline eye disease that, if untreated, affects vision and the eyes and can even stop the cat from living normally. Here we learn about cat conjunctivitis.
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.
What medication is used to treat feline herpesvirus in cats?
Treatment uses antivirals (e.g., acyclovir, famciclovir), antibiotics (e.g., Clavamox, doxycycline), and eye drops. Symptomatic care for eye swelling or conjunctivitis includes erythromycin ointment or ofloxacin eye drops.
How Is Feline Herpesvirus Treated?
Treatment usually combines antivirals, immune regulation, and supportive care: oral or injected antivirals (acyclovir, famciclovir) to suppress replication, antibiotics (doxycycline) against bacteria, plus nutrition and lysine. Add care for breathing or conjunctivitis if present.
What are the symptoms of cat flu (feline herpesvirus)?
Early cat flu brings fever up to about 40°C, frequent sneezing, coughing, and runny nose that turns from clear to white/yellow/green pus. Tearing, red swollen eyes, and possible conjunctivitis or corneal ulcers follow; signs vary by stage and individual.
How do I treat feline rhinotracheitis at home?
Mild cases can be treated at home; severe needs a vet. For mild sneezing/runny nose/cough, give lysine and anti-inflammatories to fight the virus, plus antiviral eye drops for conjunctivitis, with good nutrition and environment care.
How to tell feline rhinotracheitis from a common cat cold?
Rhinotracheitis is a viral contagious disease; a cold is from chills and upper-airway inflammation. Early signs overlap (sneezing, cough, runny nose, tears), so a blood test distinguishes them. Later rhinotracheitis adds gum and eye inflammation.