Bronchitis
Bronchitis:
Inflammation
of the bronchial tubes, of which the symptoms are depression, chills,
coughing, and loss of appetite. The most common kind of bronchitis
is caused by respiratory diseases. Treatment is to keep the cat
in a room at constant temperature and to give it expectorants. Chronic
bronchitis is a typical disease of old cats. Such cases are mostly
treated by the giving of expectorants and sedatives in an effort
to avoid the development of asthma. A serious complication is bronchial
pneumonia, which is particularly grave because the infection attacks
the lung tissue. The cat appears depressed, has a dry cough, high
fever, quickened breathing, and loss of appetite with increased
thirst. The services of a vet are absolutely necessary. Drugs and
antibiotics may bring about recovery in two weeks, but the cat will
need a period of convalescence in a dry place, with a light diet
of foods particularly to its liking.
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