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Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a cat inhales foreign matter into its lungs. The most common materials inhaled by cats include food, liquids, vomit, or fluids from the mouth.
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When a cat suffers from an upper respiratory infection, it is common for it to have a stuffy nose, making it difficult to breath. Learn simple techniques to make the patient more comfortable and help it to breathe.
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Feline Bordetella is a highly contagious bacteria that causes upper respiratory infection in felines. Young kittens are at highest risk of dying from Bordetella. Learn how to treat Bordetella and reduce the chance of it spreading through your cattery.
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Bronchitis in cats can be acute or chronic, and it can be a serious problem over the long term.
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One of the most important pieces of equipment that any cat breeder can have in the fight against respiratory problems is a nebulizer. Relatively inexpensive, with a few modifications, a nebulizer can be used to deliver lifesaving medications.
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Chlamydia is a common cause of conjunctivitis in cats. is most often seen in kittens and the symptoms are very "flu-like". Learn how to treat this bacterial infection.
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Herpesvirus, Calici and Chlamydia are the three most common upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats. This article includes an easy to use chart to help you determine which if these upper respiratory infections your cat might have.
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Coupage is a technique that can be performed at home to loosen accumulated fluid in the lungs by rapidly tapping rhythmically on the chest of the cat. It is particularly beneficial for felines suffering from pneumonia or bronchitis. This article teaches coupage via photos and text.
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Calici is also called the `Limping Kitten` virus since this is the most dramatic symptom of this common upper respiratory virus. Our article discusses the disease, its symptoms, prevention, treatment and choice of vaccines against it.
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While L-lysine supplements will not prevent Feline Herpes Virus, conjunctivitis or upper respiratory infections, they may reduce the symptoms and speed recovery.
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Nebulizing is an excellent way of giving medication to a sick cat, especially one suffering from respiratory problems. Here are several variations on the basic medication formulas for use with your nebulizer.
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Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can quickly become life-threatening in the cat if not treated quickly. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment for the condition
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Pyothorax is a bacterial infection that develops in the chest cavity of the cat and results in pus accumulating in the area between the lungs and the chest wall. It is can be fatal if not treated aggressively.
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Rhinitis and sinusitis, together called rhinosinusitis, are relatively common conditions that most cat breeders will encounter in their cats from time to time.
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If you smoke, you may be endangering the health of your cat.
When your kitty has a stuffy nose, not only does it have difficulty breathing, it often stops eating because it cannot smell its food. However, a simple steam treatment can unblock those stuffed up nasal passages.
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80% of upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats are the result of either Feline Herpes virus or Calici virus. This article is an overview of URIs and discusses the best approach for cattery owners to treat and reduce this common problem.
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If a breeder experiences a reoccurring problem in the cattery with young kittens breaking with upper respiratory infections between 6 and 10 weeks of age, this vaccination protocol may help.
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Viruses in cats (and humans) are often most infectious right before symptoms appear. This can mean that a healthy-appearing cat at a cat show may be harboring a virus that it can pass on to your kitty.
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