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Suwanee Animal Hospital
85 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (770) 271-8716
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| Feline Respiratory Disease
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Respiratory disease is easily passed from one cat to another by direct contact or droplets in the air from coughing or
sneezing. Kittens can die from the disease, especially if they get pneumonia. Cats with respiratory disease may have
watery or sticky discharge from the nose and eyes, nose and mouth sores, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
Most respiratory diseases are caused by one of two viruses, feline rhinotracheitis virus or feline
calicivirus. Rhinotracheitis tends to be more severe and can cause abortions in pregnant cats.
Vaccines against these two viruses are available at Suwanee Animal Hospital.
Another respiratory disease is caused by an organism called chlamydia psittaci.
The disease primarily causes inflammation of the eyes and nose. This disease can also be controlled by vaccination.
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