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Cat noisy breathing. Causes.

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2020

Noisy breathing in domestic cats indicates an obstructed airway. The airway that I’m referring to is the passage through the nose (or mouth), the back of the mouth, down the trachea (windpipe) and into the bronchail tubes of the lungs. … Continue reading →

Posted in Infection | Tagged airways, breathing, cat anatomy, Feline Asthma, flat-faced persian, infection, upper respiratory infections

Do cats get sinus infections?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2020

Yes, cats can get sinusitis. Domestic cats have two frontal and two sphenoid sinuses. The small sphenoid sinuses are named after the sphenoid bone which is located in the middle of the skull towards the front. The frontal sinuses can … Continue reading →

Posted in sinusitis | Tagged sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, uri | Leave a reply

Cat has a dry nose

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2020

I see that some cat owners are concerned that their cat’s nose is dry or they want to know if it is okay. They must mean that the nose leather (the tip of the nose) is dry. As my cat … Continue reading →

Posted in nose | Tagged cat anatomy, cat flu, cat nose, cat's nose, cold weather, upper respiratory infections, uri | Leave a reply

Picture of vet taking throat swab from domestic cat for Covid-19 test

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2020

This photograph shows a veterinarian and assistant taking a throat swab (oropharyngeal swab) at a clinic in Cairo, Egypt from a domestic cat because it is a requirement for travel. The photograph is by Maya Alleruzzo and circulated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged contagious diseases, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), egypt, upper respiratory infections, veterinarian, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Pictures of two tigers being tested for Covid-19

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 26, 2020

Pictures showing mouth and nose swabs being taken from tigers at Miami Zoo to test for Covid-19. They tested negative but had symptoms of a feline infection perhaps a cold.

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Posted in wild cats | Tagged bengal tiger, captive cats, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), infection, miami, upper respiratory infections, USA veterinarians, viral infection, zoos | Leave a reply

Can cats get sinusitis?

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2019

Yes, domestic cats can get sinusitis (a sinus infection). They have two frontal and small wedge-shaped sinuses. Secondary infections (bacterial infections) of the frontal sinuses occur quite a lot because URI (upper respiratory infections) are common in cats. The signs … Continue reading →

Posted in bacterial infections | Tagged bacterial infection, cat anatomy, upper respiratory infections, viral infection | Leave a reply

Can cats get colds?

PoC avatarPosted on September 23, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2019

Yes, cats can get colds but the viruses that causes them are different to those that cause the human cold. You can’t get a cold from your cat and vice versa. Firstly, the word ‘cold’ in in this instance refers … Continue reading →

Posted in upper respiratory infections | Tagged infection, upper respiratory infections, viral infection | Leave a reply

Memorable appearance of a blind cat in Oman

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 4, 2018

Moet is a blind cat living in Oman. She is all-white and became blind in both eyes through neglect. We are not told what happened but the blindness is almost certainly due to an untreated secondary bacterial infection after a … Continue reading →

Posted in blindness | Tagged bacterial infection, blind cat, Cat Appearance, Middle East, rescue cat, upper respiratory infections, uri, volunteers | 2 Replies

What is vertical transmission of pathogens in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2018

Whereas horizontal transmission of pathogens (germs) is between one cat to another both of whom are are not in a parent to child relationship, vertical transmission is between mother and offspring as a foetus or kitten in utero. For example, … Continue reading →

Posted in Infection | Tagged disease transmission, feline diseases, upper respiratory infections | Leave a reply

This is How to Lower Cat Stress at Shelters

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2018

According to a study more cage space can reduce cat stress at shelters, and as URIs are are linked to feline stress, lower the prevalence of upper respiratory infections (URIs). It is believed that the incidence of upper respiratory infections … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged animal shelter, cat cages, cat euthanasia, cat health problems, cat stress, upper respiratory infections, uri | 2 Replies

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