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What Are the Symptoms of Cat Mycoplasma Infection?
Feline mycoplasma is a mixed bacterial infection, a contagious respiratory disease and the agent of mycoplasma pneumonia. Treat promptly if infected. Here we explain the symptoms.
Causes of Rabbit Respiratory Disease
Rabbit respiratory disease strikes any age in any season and hurts breeders most. This guide covers the four cause groups — feed, environment, climate, and pathogens — so owners can avoid them.
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
How long is the course of feline coronavirus infection?
FCoV has two forms. Effusive (wet): early vague (weight loss, anorexia, weakness), then fever 39.7–41.1°C, high WBC, mild respiratory signs; later ascites, dyspnea, anemia, weakness. Course 2 weeks–2 months, mostly fatal. Non-effusive (dry): granulomas in organs, eye infections (corneal edema, iris/lens inflammation); CNS damage → ataxia, mild paralysis, seizures. Course 1–8 weeks, mostly fatal. Your cat likely shows non-effusive signs—seek professional treatment and care.
How long until a cat recovers from calicivirus infection?
With active treatment a cat usually recovers from calicivirus in 7 to 10 days. It is a viral respiratory disease with drooling, eye inflammation, and ulcers; even after recovery the cat carries the virus for life, so prevent in advance.
How to Prevent Respiratory Infections in Dogs in Winter
Respiratory disease peaks in winter and during seasonal changes, and is the most common problem seen in clinics. By site it splits into upper respiratory tract (URT) and lower respiratory tract (LRT) infection. URT is mostly viral with secondary bacteria and causes nasal discharge, sneezing, and nosebleeds; LRT is mainly bacterial and brings cough and breathing trouble. Diagnosis separates viral from bacterial with blood work and chest X-rays, and treatment uses vaccines, antivirals, and antibiotics such as doxycycline and enrofloxacin, plus cough and fever control.
Feline Calicivirus Infection: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline calicivirus is a common viral cause of upper-respiratory and oral disease in cats, marked by fever, mouth ulcers, and runny nose. It spreads easily and causes high illness rates, but deaths are uncommon except in very young kittens.
Canine Herpesvirus Infection (CHV): Symptoms and Care
Canine herpesvirus is a highly contagious virus in dogs that is often fatal in puppies under 21 days old, while older dogs usually show only mild upper-respiratory signs. It can also cause infertility, abortion, and stillbirth in breeding dogs and genital lesions in males.
Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and persistent runny nose in cats often signal an upper respiratory infection, a highly contagious disease that is especially dangerous for kittens.
Common Respiratory Tract Diseases in Cats
Coughing, sneezing, or difficulty breathing are the classic signs of a respiratory problem. This overview covers the nose, throat, and trachea — and the conditions that affect each, including some that also occur in dogs.