Symptoms of rhinotracheitis in two cats at home

The main symptoms of rhinotracheitis in two cats at home are frequent sneezing, increased eye secretions, lacrimation, red conjunctiva, possible increased fluid in the nasal cavity, loss of appetite, increased body temperature, and slight decrease in appetite and spirit. As the disease progresses, the secretions of the cats will increase, changing from serous to purulent, and low-resistance cats may die.

Transmission of feline rhinotracheitis

Feline rhinotracheitis is an acute infectious disease with high infectivity in the upper respiratory tract of cats, also known as infectious rhinitis. It is caused by the feline herpesvirus and is more likely to occur in multi-cat households and is contagious. In natural conditions, it is usually transmitted through the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Diagnostic methods for feline rhinotracheitis

The common clinical diagnostic methods for feline rhinotracheitis are paper strip detection and serological detection. Paper strip detection involves taking eye, nose, and mouth secretions from sick cats and diluting them in diluent. Then, drop 3-4 drops of the mixed diluted solution on the test strip board and wait for about 10 minutes. If two lines appear, it indicates a positive result. Serological detection involves performing a neutralization experiment with cultured cells and known standard positive serum or using immunofluorescent antibody technology to check for a positive result, which can confirm the diagnosis of feline rhinotracheitis infection.

Treatment of feline rhinotracheitis

For mild feline rhinotracheitis, cats can be given lysine A-type inhibitory virus tablets, which contain high-purity L-lysine and can effectively inhibit virus synthesis. For severe feline rhinotracheitis, antiviral drugs and lysine B-type (therapeutic) agents are used together to treat the virus. Don't forget to use eye drops to treat conjunctivitis or keratitis caused by the virus.