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- What is bordetella?
- What are the symptoms of bordetella in cats?
- Diagnosis of bordetella in cats
- Treatment of bordetella in cats
Cats are susceptible to numerous diseases and all of them deserve adequate attention, although some manifest only mildly. This is the case of brodetella, whose clinical picture does not imply great severity but if it is not treated can get complicated and result in death of our animal.
Also, in this case, we are referring to a disease that is infectious and therefore, if left untreated, it can infect easily to other felines, to other puppies if your cat lives with them and even to human beings, this is because it is a zoonosis. In this article by PeritoAnimal we talk about bordetella in cats and we show you what your symptoms and your treatment are.
What is bordetella?
The name of this disease refers to bacterium who is responsible for it, called Bordetella bronchiseptica, which colonizes the upper airways of the feline causing a very different symptomatology. As already mentioned, it is also possible to speak of bordetella in dogs, including in humans, although statistical data show that this bacteria has rarely affected humans.
All cats can suffer from bordetella although it is much more common in those cats that live with other domestic cats in overcrowded conditions, for example, in an animal refuge. The cat's body is in charge of eliminating this bacteria through oral and nasal secretions and it is through these same secretions that another cat can be infected.
What are the symptoms of bordetella in cats?
this bacteria affects the respiratory tract and consequently all symptoms that may manifest are related to this device. The clinical picture can vary from one cat to another, although bordetella usually causes the following problems:
- sneezing
- Cough
- Fever
- eye secretion
- breathing difficulty
In those cases where there are complications, such as in kittens under 10 weeks, bordetella can cause severe pneumonia and even death. If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat you should see your veterinarian urgently.
Diagnosis of bordetella in cats
After a physical exploration of the cat has been made, the veterinarian can use a variety of techniques to confirm the presence of bordetella. Usually these diagnostic techniques consist of extract infected tissue samples to later prove that it is this particular bacterium that is causing the disease.
Treatment of bordetella in cats
The treatment can also vary depending on each cat, although usually the antibiotic treatment, and in those most affected cats, it may be necessary to hospitalization with intensive care and the intravenous administration of fluids to combat dehydration.
Remember that you should always dedicate time and observation to your pet, since when you notice these symptoms the speed of action is very important. The longer the disease progresses, the worse its prognosis can be.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.