Feline nasal ramus is a common disease, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis, which is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by the feline herpes virus. When a cat is infected with a nasal branch, there will be a range of symptoms that may vary depending on the individual differences in the cat. Below we will detail the symptoms of nasal branch in cats.
Common symptoms of nasal branches in cats.
Sneezing: When a cat is infected with a nasal branch, the most obvious symptom is continuous sneezing, which may be accompanied by serous or purulent nasal discharge.
Eye abnormalities: Cats may have symptoms such as redness, swelling, tearing, and increased eye discharge, and even some cats will have conjunctival hyperemia and conjunctivitis of the eye.
Oral problems: After cats are infected with nasal branches, the oral cavity may also be affected, and symptoms such as angular cheilitis and mouth ulcers appear. Cough: Cats may experience symptoms such as coughing and retching, similar to those of a cold.
Fever: Cats infected with nasal branches may have an elevated body temperature and develop fever symptoms.
Severe symptoms. Pneumonia: If the nasal branch complications are severe, it may cause pneumonia, which is manifested by symptoms such as cough and difficulty breathing.
Heart disease: Some cats may also cause heart disease, such as myocarditis, after being infected with the nasal branch.
Neurological symptoms: A very small number of cats may experience neurological symptoms such as ataxia and hemiplegia after being infected with the nasal branch.
Duration and severity of symptoms.
The duration and severity of symptoms in cats infected with nasal rami vary from individual to individual. In general, most cats are able to spontaneously within 2-4 weeks after being infected with a nasal branch. However, if the nasal branch complications are severe, such as pneumonia, heart disease, etc., the recovery period may be prolonged and more care and ** is required. At the same time, if the cat is older, weak, or has a weakened immune system, the recovery period may also be extended.
How to ** cat's nasal branch.
Support**: For cats with nasal branches, it is necessary to provide a quiet, warm environment, maintain proper indoor air humidity, and provide adequate water and easily digestible food. For cats with oral problems, soft food and oral hygiene care are required. For cats with eye abnormalities, eye drops can be used for cleaning and**.
Symptomatic**: For cats with fever, fever-reducing drugs can be used**; For cats with coughs, cough suppressants can be used**; For cats that have difficulty breathing, oxygen can be used**.