Feline nasal congestion is mainly an acute infectious disease caused by the feline herpes virus, which manifests as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, depression, decreased appetite, gradual weight loss, increased eye secretions, upper and lower eyelid adhesion and other symptoms. In addition, because rhinophyma felis is contagious and can be transmitted to other cats, if a cat comes into contact with other cats suffering from rhinophyma felis, it may become infected, and after infection, it will continue to shed the virus to the outside world for life.

1. Feline herpes virus infection

Feline nasal congestion is mainly caused by cats being infected with the herpes virus. Generally, cats with weak immunity and unvaccinated cats are more likely to be infected. Therefore, owners must vaccinate their cats regularly to ensure that the cats have sufficient virus antibodies. Generally, three shots of the vaccine are needed in childhood, and one shot a year after adulthood can effectively prevent this disease.

2. Infected by other sick cats

Cat nasal congestion is highly contagious and can be transmitted through the sick cat’s nasal mucus, saliva, secretions, etc. It often occurs in confined spaces where cats gather. Once the cat comes into contact with infected utensils or the environment, it will Sick. Therefore, it is recommended that owners should not let their cats come into contact with cats of unknown origin. If the owner touches a cat with rhinorrhea or a stray cat outside, he must wash his hands and disinfect them in time before petting the cat at home. s cat.

Note: The mortality rate of cats suffering from rhinophyma is about 30%. If treated in time, the cure rate of cats is still very high. Therefore, once the owner discovers that the cat has symptoms such as sneezing and purulent discharge from the eyes and nose, he should immediately take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then start treatment immediately to avoid delaying the condition.