Cat flu can be caused by 3 different types of viruses. Symptoms include coughing, loss of appetite and repeated sneezing. Eventually a eye and nasal discharge will turn cloudy, an indication of a secondary bacterial infection. It becomes very painful for the cat to eat because of ulcers on the tongue. Antibiotics are effective at treating the secondary bacterial infection. Call your veterinarian if your cat shows these symptoms.
Prevention is the best defense against cat flu, and vaccinations provide protection against these infections.
For more information on these viruses as well as sinusitis in cats, click here.
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