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My cat has feline rhinotracheitis, fleas and yellow fur—what should I do?
The main issue is rhinotracheitis, a contagious viral respiratory disease needing PCR (360-400 yuan); treatment with doxycycline, famciclovir, amoxicillin-clavulanate and lysine costs about 2000 yuan, more if IV needed. Fleas can be treated with fipronil-based prevention plus hygiene; yellow fur is from poor grooming due to illness—wipe clean and add salmon oil and lecithin.
How long does it take to cure feline rhinotracheitis?
Recovery time from feline rhinotracheitis depends on severity: mild cases improve in days, severe ones need 2 to 4 weeks or even lifelong care. It is contagious, so isolate and treat early for a high cure rate.
Feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)
Feline rhinotracheitis, or infectious feline rhinotracheitis, is an upper respiratory disease caused by herpesvirus. Unvaccinated kittens of 2 to 3 months and those in poor environments are susceptible. Signs include conjunctivitis, eye discharge, sneezing, and runny nose; severe cases drool, are lethargic, anorexic, feverish, or cough. It is highly contagious and cats carry the virus for life, relapsing when immunity drops. Test for respiratory pathogens if suspected.
What are the after-effects of feline rhinotracheitis?
Some cats have lingering after-effects after recovery, such as increased eye discharge, intermittent sneezing, runny nose, and tearing, worsening with weather changes. To prevent this, keep the cat warm, supplement lysine, and avoid bathing for a month after improvement.
Runny nose: what to do if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Cat flu is an upper-respiratory infection from the herpes virus with no specific cure and easy relapse; seek prompt veterinary care. Treatment uses interferon, lysine, and antivirals; clean eye discharge and isolate the cat.
How long should a cat be isolated after recovering from feline rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis can relapse, so isolate a recovered cat from others and avoid shared feeding to prevent spread. Boost lysine and nutrition, and keep it warm against weather changes.
My cat tested negative for feline rhinotracheitis, but the vet says it is a cold; the cat has no other symptoms
There are many reasons a cat may cough, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, viral colds, and feline rhinotracheitis, and coughing can also be caused by food aspiration. Since rhinotracheitis has been ruled out and the vet diagnoses a cold-related cough, prompt symptomatic treatment is needed.
How long until cat rhinotracheitis heals?
With timely treatment, a cat usually recovers in about a week, but it varies by constitution and severity. A healthy cat treated early may heal in about a week; a severe case may take about a month.
How long is the incubation period of feline rhinotracheitis?
The incubation period is about 2 to 7 days, with initial bouts of cough and sneeze. Isolate the sick cat and disinfect the home, give lysine to suppress the virus, and treat symptoms; for eye inflammation, clean with saline and use eye drops.
How Long Does Dog Tracheitis Take to Heal?
Acute tracheitis heals in about 7 days; chronic needs 2-3 weeks. Untreated acute cases can become chronic with a longer course. Severity and immunity affect timing.