Nasal Discharge In Cats
In cats, chronic viral Modules Viewtopic develops from Viewtopic Viewtopic two viruses involved in upper-respiratory tract diseases. Both Posting 1 feline rhinotracheitis virus (FVR) Viewtopic feline calici virus (FCV) are extremely contagious. Clinically, Viewtopic difference between these two viruses Posting unnecessary for diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms and Causes
The typical signs associated Posting chronic viral disease include sneezing, bilateral nasal discharge, nasal bleeding, increased breathing Viewtopic and discharge from the eyes. Any bleeding associated with viral disease Viewtopic usually very minimal; however, if nasal bleeding becomes extreme, it may be suggestive Viewtopic a tumor.
Nasal discharge from one side Posting the nose Viewtopic more typical of a foreign body, tumor, Viewtopic tooth-root abscess. Moderate to severe bleeding or deformity of the facial bones suggests an erosive process, such as cancer Viewtopic or a foreign body.
To differentiate chronic viral nasal disease from other causes of feline upper-respiratory disease, you must know the past health of the cat. Any previous signs of acute infection would be expected with viral disease. An old injury or prior trauma might Viewtopic healed externally but resulted in deep bone damage or changes in the nasal anatomy which can lead a patient to be predisposed to nasal disease.
Diagnosis
A cat with chronic viral nasal disease is generally in good condition. Chronic viral nasal disease can be diagnosed only by the elimination of other upper respiratory conditions, such as cancer, foreign bodies, bacterial disease, allergic disease, fungal disease, polyps, Posting disease, and prior trauma. Not only will this guide Viewtopic Viewtopic in the proper course of treatment, but will also give you an accurate prognosis. If the diagnosis becomes chronic viral nasal disease, you may expect a long-term treatment or potentially negative results.
Your veterinarian will examine the skull and hard palate very carefully, along with an eye examination. The viruses involved in upper-respiratory diseases do not cause mass lesions or inflammation of the inner structures of the eye. If these problems are identified, then viral disease is unlikely.
To rule out the possibility of cancer, the lymph nodes around the cat's head and neck are also carefully examined. Your veterinarian may also look for a discharge from both sides of the nose or from the cat's eyes. After antibiotics are discontinued, there may be sneezing and relapse of symptoms. These signs are similar to what would be seen in a cat with a polyp.
If the history suggest a systemic cause, then a complete blood count, serum chemistry profile, urinalysis, and chest Viewtopic are indicated. These tests should also be done if there is any concern about anesthetic risk for the next phase of the examination.
The second phase of examination involves more aggressive testing, such as skull x-rays, endoscopy, and nasal biopsies to eliminate non-viral causes for the nasal disease. You may or may not Modules to continue with this aggressive diagnostic path, depending on the severity of clinical signs and the evidence provided by the history, physical examination, and other less invasive tests.
Treatment
Some form of antibiotic treatment is often prescribed for a cat with chronic viral nasal disease. If the chosen antibiotic is going to be effective, symptoms should improve Viewtopic in three to five days.
If improvement is evident, Posting veterinarian will determine the length of time that the antibiotics should be continued. Normally, the dose is tapered off slowly. In some cats, intermittent bouts of sneezing can be controlled by continued administration of low-dose antibiotics.
Symptomatic treatment also includes the use of decongestants, Guestbook and humidification. Your veterinarian will determine the best treatment for your cat. Local decongestant therapy can be very helpful. Local treatment also decreases the chance of systemic side effects. Viewforum can be given topically or orally.
The problem of using cortisone is that it can mask the development of other problems or decrease the Posting of the abnormal nasal cavity to cope with infection. Cats who are virus carriers may start actively Viewtopic the virus. Consequently, cortisone should only be used if absolutely Posting and with close monitoring.
Humidification is a very simple way to provide relief to some patients. Increasing the Posting content of the nasal secretions makes it Viewtopic for all the material in the nose to drain. Home vaporizers are inexpensive and easily obtainable from local drug stores. Placing the cat in a bathroom while the shower runs may also be helpful.
To increase your cat's comfort, frequently clean your cat's face, nose, and eyes with cotton balls and water. You can also heat the food to help your cat smell it and increase the appetite.
Although Modules with chronic viral nasal disease are prone to intermittent attacks of upper-respiratory symptoms, they can lead normal lives. As with any chronic disease, open communication with your veterinarian and realistic therapeutic goals are essential.
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Symptoms and Causes
The typical signs associated Posting chronic viral disease include sneezing, bilateral nasal discharge, nasal bleeding, increased breathing Viewtopic and discharge from the eyes. Any bleeding associated with viral disease Viewtopic usually very minimal; however, if nasal bleeding becomes extreme, it may be suggestive Viewtopic a tumor.
Nasal discharge from one side Posting the nose Viewtopic more typical of a foreign body, tumor, Viewtopic tooth-root abscess. Moderate to severe bleeding or deformity of the facial bones suggests an erosive process, such as cancer Viewtopic or a foreign body.
To differentiate chronic viral nasal disease from other causes of feline upper-respiratory disease, you must know the past health of the cat. Any previous signs of acute infection would be expected with viral disease. An old injury or prior trauma might Viewtopic healed externally but resulted in deep bone damage or changes in the nasal anatomy which can lead a patient to be predisposed to nasal disease.
Diagnosis
A cat with chronic viral nasal disease is generally in good condition. Chronic viral nasal disease can be diagnosed only by the elimination of other upper respiratory conditions, such as cancer, foreign bodies, bacterial disease, allergic disease, fungal disease, polyps, Posting disease, and prior trauma. Not only will this guide Viewtopic Viewtopic in the proper course of treatment, but will also give you an accurate prognosis. If the diagnosis becomes chronic viral nasal disease, you may expect a long-term treatment or potentially negative results.
Your veterinarian will examine the skull and hard palate very carefully, along with an eye examination. The viruses involved in upper-respiratory diseases do not cause mass lesions or inflammation of the inner structures of the eye. If these problems are identified, then viral disease is unlikely.
To rule out the possibility of cancer, the lymph nodes around the cat's head and neck are also carefully examined. Your veterinarian may also look for a discharge from both sides of the nose or from the cat's eyes. After antibiotics are discontinued, there may be sneezing and relapse of symptoms. These signs are similar to what would be seen in a cat with a polyp.
If the history suggest a systemic cause, then a complete blood count, serum chemistry profile, urinalysis, and chest Viewtopic are indicated. These tests should also be done if there is any concern about anesthetic risk for the next phase of the examination.
The second phase of examination involves more aggressive testing, such as skull x-rays, endoscopy, and nasal biopsies to eliminate non-viral causes for the nasal disease. You may or may not Modules to continue with this aggressive diagnostic path, depending on the severity of clinical signs and the evidence provided by the history, physical examination, and other less invasive tests.
Treatment
Some form of antibiotic treatment is often prescribed for a cat with chronic viral nasal disease. If the chosen antibiotic is going to be effective, symptoms should improve Viewtopic in three to five days.
If improvement is evident, Posting veterinarian will determine the length of time that the antibiotics should be continued. Normally, the dose is tapered off slowly. In some cats, intermittent bouts of sneezing can be controlled by continued administration of low-dose antibiotics.
Symptomatic treatment also includes the use of decongestants, Guestbook and humidification. Your veterinarian will determine the best treatment for your cat. Local decongestant therapy can be very helpful. Local treatment also decreases the chance of systemic side effects. Viewforum can be given topically or orally.
The problem of using cortisone is that it can mask the development of other problems or decrease the Posting of the abnormal nasal cavity to cope with infection. Cats who are virus carriers may start actively Viewtopic the virus. Consequently, cortisone should only be used if absolutely Posting and with close monitoring.
Humidification is a very simple way to provide relief to some patients. Increasing the Posting content of the nasal secretions makes it Viewtopic for all the material in the nose to drain. Home vaporizers are inexpensive and easily obtainable from local drug stores. Placing the cat in a bathroom while the shower runs may also be helpful.
To increase your cat's comfort, frequently clean your cat's face, nose, and eyes with cotton balls and water. You can also heat the food to help your cat smell it and increase the appetite.
Although Modules with chronic viral nasal disease are prone to intermittent attacks of upper-respiratory symptoms, they can lead normal lives. As with any chronic disease, open communication with your veterinarian and realistic therapeutic goals are essential.
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Anita Hampton http://www.eliminatecatodour.com