Pneumonia
Pneumonia:
An
acute virus infection of the lungs caused by a severe cold in a
weak animal. It is often associated with bronchitis and pleurisy.
Symptoms include high fever, dry cough, difficulty in breathing,
loss of appetite. The disease attacks young cats particularly. Treatment
by the vet includes injections of antibiotics and the administration
of expectorants. Convalescence in a warm environment takes about
one month. This disease is caused by an organism called Chlamydia
psittici. The clinical signs are similar to those of rhinotracheitis,
but often less severe. Infection with this organism may produce
conjunctivitis and mild sneezing.
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