Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline focus: Update on feline upper respiratory diseases: introduction and diagnostics.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Quimby, Jessica & Lappin, Michael
- Affiliation:
- Colorado State University · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Upper respiratory diseases are quite common in cats and can be caused by various issues, including infections from viruses, bacteria, or fungi, as well as other problems like chronic sinusitis, foreign objects stuck in the nose, tooth root issues, tumors, polyps, narrowing of the nasal passages, or injuries. To figure out what’s causing your cat's symptoms, a thorough set of tests is necessary. This helps your veterinarian choose the right treatment to ensure your cat gets the best possible care and recovery.
Abstract
Clinical signs of upper respiratory disease are common in cats. Common diagnostic differentials include viral, bacterial, and fungal infections; chronic rhinosinusitis; foreign bodies; tooth root disease; neoplasia; inflammatory polyps; nasopharyngeal stenosis; and trauma. A complete diagnostic workup is important to determine the etiology so that the treatment regimen can be appropriately directed and maximal response to therapy obtained.
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