Cat Nose Bleed Upper Respiratory Infection
If the nosebleed is not the result of ruptures from excessive sneezing.
Cat nose bleed upper respiratory infection. Upper respiratory infections are usually caused by a virus either the herpes virus the calici virus or both. Nasal discharge with flecks of blood bubbles from the nose pawing at the nose snorting. On examination your veterinarian may also check for oral ulcers sometimes caused by fvr and fcv. Foreign material lodged in nasal cavity cats with foreign debris that has lodged in the nasal cavity require vet attention.
Upper respiratory infections are rife in large groups of felines such feral colonies and. When should you bring your cat in for a vet visit. If your cat has recently suffered from an upper respiratory infection he may have scratched his nose as a response to a runny or raw nose. Symptoms of feline upper respiratory infections sniffling sneezing clear to pus like discharge from the eyes and or nose coughing and lethargy are common symptoms of an upper respiratory infection in cats.
Signs that your cat s nose is bleeding include. Why a cat is sneezing blood with an upper respiratory infection possible causes. Some of the other common symptoms may include a discharge from the nose or eyes sniffling a fever often evident by a lack of appetite a hoarse meow or no voice at all and ulcers in the mouth or on the nose. This would cause agitation that may make your cat s nose bleed.
Bronchiseptica and chlamydophila felis c. The infection may be caused by one or more viral and bacterial agents that are capable of causing disease in cats. Other possible causes are. Sneezing is the most common sign as well as a discharge from the eyes and nose drooling congestion and decreased appetite.
Fungal infection especially cryptococcosis. Bacterial infections often occur after the initial onset of a viral infection. Treatment of cat uris requires supportive care mainly with oral antibiotics. A sneezing cat or a coughing cat can signal an upper respiratory infection.
A mild case may not progress any further than this but some cats will also begin coughing act as if they have a sore throat run a fever and develop chest congestion. Bleeding from the nose snorting sneezing nasal discharge weakness lethargy facial swelling pawing at or rubbing the nose or face bad breath trouble breathing exercise intolerance bleeding gums unexplained bruising dizziness or confusion dark or black feces prolonged bleeding from.