{"id":558,"date":"2024-03-11T14:39:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T19:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-01-13T20:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T01:02:42","slug":"nose-and-sinus-infections-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/nose-and-sinus-infections-in-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Nose and Sinus Infections in Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nose and sinus infections in cats are common and they\u2019re responsible for inflammation, pain, and various complications. Causes and severity of nose and sinus infections vary considerably, but one thing is constant: the need for immediate veterinary care and treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What We\u2019re Talking About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nose and sinus infections in cats are, well, nothing to sneeze at. In fact, serious health complications can arise as a result of untreated infections of the nasal passages and surrounding tissue. Because pathogens that enter the body through the airway can spread and multiply, it is vitally important to know the signs of a potential nose or sinus infection and seek treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing the Lens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nasal infections in cats can be fungal, viral, or bacterial. They can also be caused by parasites, dental disease<\/a>, allergies, or various foreign bodies. Some cases are acute and need treatment for a specific amount of time. Others are more chronic in nature, resulting in numerous, recurrent episodes over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhinitis and Sinusitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feline rhinitis and sinusitis can happen concurrently, stemming from upper respiratory disorders. Rhinitis is characterized by inflammation of nasal passage; sinusitis is the result of inflamed sinuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the mucous membranes of the nose become inflamed and breathing becomes labored, feline rhinitis and\/or sinusitis may be the cause. While these cases can resolve independently, they can also worsen over time and last for life. Left alone, cats may be vulnerable to secondary bacterial or viral infections that exacerbate symptoms. Viral infections, such as feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus, have the potential to cause upper respiratory disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrowing the Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An infection of the upper respiratory tract may cause the following common symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n