Bordetella bronchiseptica, alsocommonly referred to as “kennel cough”, is a very contagious bacteria that causes respiratory disease with inflammation in the windpipe (trachea) and bronchi. While often more recognized with dogs, this bacteria can affect both cats and dogs, and even more interesting...
Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is a disease complex born in large parts from stress and crowding. I would dare say that URI is perhaps the most frustrating illness facing shelter veterinarians, managers and staff in that many cats are chronically infected, vaccines are partially ...
Based on that, HSUS recommends that you separate any new cat from your other cats for at least three weeks until you are sure they don't have any symptoms of upper respiratory infections. Since URIs are highly contagious and commonly seen in cats from shelters, be conscious of this when in...
Confinement helps decrease the odds of the resident pet catching internal or external parasites or upper respiratory infections the new pet might be carrying. It also allows the pets to smell and be aware of each other without needing to interact directly at first. Over time, you can allow the...
aureus (MRSA) on their skin without any symptoms at all.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs can potentially contract the illness from humans who have the bacteria on their skin. In dogs, this can cause infections of the skin, respiratory tract, and urinary tract....
1). Respiratory signs were recorded as present even if they were recorded on only one occasion. They were also recorded as “previously noted” or “new,” in relation to the TP in question. Respiratory signs that required additional intervention were classified as respiratory complications. GI ...
Several cats and a few dogs appear to have contracted SARS-CoV-2 from their human owners People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 should get somebody else in their household to look after their pet, or if that is not possible, wear a face mask, minimize contact, and practice basic hyg...
Colds and Other Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract Speaking of which, it is common for cats to choose to stop eating because of colds andother infectionsof the upper respiratory tract as well. Sometimes, this is because they are experiencing a loss of appetite, which is a very common...
When these cats were rechallenged at 8 to 9 months of age, there was a 16-fold increase in their anti-parvovirus titer, which indicates an effective immune response. In addition, these cats did not develop overt infections at any time. These data suggest that the transient administration of...
anose and throat infections, and irritation to the eyes, headaches, nausea and allergic reactions. While long term effects can range from chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease and can even cause damage to the brain and nervous system. Young children and the elderly are the mos...