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Aspiration pneumonia occurs when a cat inhales foreign matter into its lungs. The most common materials inhaled by cats include food, liquids, vomit, or fluids from the mouth.
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One of the most important pieces of equipment that any cat breeder can have in the fight against respiratory problems is a nebulizer. Relatively inexpensive, with a few modifications, a nebulizer can be used to deliver lifesaving medications.
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Herpesvirus, Calici and Chlamydia are the three most common upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats. This article includes an easy to use chart to help you determine which if these upper respiratory infections your cat might have.Â
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Coupage is a technique that can be performed at home to loosen accumulated fluid in the lungs by rapidly tapping rhythmically on the chest of the cat. It is particularly beneficial for felines suffering from pneumonia or bronchitis. This article teaches coupage via photos and text.
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Feline Herpesvirus is the most severe of the common upper respiratory viruses. Understanding how to combat this virus is an essential tool in every cattery's management practices.
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While Feline Herpesvirus typically causes respiratory illness, it can also cause recurrent cases of conjunctivitis, corneal sequestrums or eye ulcers in affected cats.
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Oxygen therapy for a kitten or cat is a form of treatment that delivers a controlled level of oxygen to the feline, usually because the kitty is struggling to breathe normally.
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When a kitten is born premature, you must provide extra care needed for the kitten to finish the growth and development that should have been completed in utero, after which it can be treated like a full-term newborn.
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Learn how to support your sick cat during the critical period between becoming ill and responding to treatment.
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This article shows photos of a pointed kitten and discusses the medical history that lead to her third eyelid becoming attached to her eyeball.
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