Cat nasal bronchitis is also called infectious rhinotracheitis clinically and is generally contagious. Infectious rhinotracheitis is an acute infectious disease with strong upper respiratory tract infection. After becoming ill, the body temperature may change, and the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection may increase significantly. It may also affect physical recovery and even be life-threatening. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the treatment time.
1. Why is infectious rhinotracheitis contagious?
Infectious rhinotracheitis is a respiratory disease caused by herpes virus infection. It is generally not transmitted between cats to their owners or other animals. It is a common infectious disease and is spread through the respiratory tract and infectious tract. Herpes virus infection may occur when exposed to respiratory droplets and nasal secretions from sick cats, thereby increasing the risk of infectious rhinotracheitis.
2. What are the symptoms of infectious rhinotracheitis
When a cat suffers from infectious rhinotracheitis, the body will have symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as coughing, sneezing, Runny nose, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc. will then cause an increase in nasal secretions. The development of the disease will also lead to a gradual increase in body temperature and the emergence of purulent secretions.
3. How to treat and maintain infectious rhinotracheitis
Cats with infectious rhinotracheitis can be treated with antibiotics or antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If they occur In case of loss of appetite, it is also necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take drugs to promote digestion, which can reduce the physical discomfort caused by the illness. The cat needs to be isolated during the treatment, because this disease is contagious, and contact with other cats may cause the virus to be transmitted to others. The cat’s dishes and clothes need to be disinfected regularly, otherwise it will affect the recovery of the disease.
