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How long does a typical upper respiratory infection last? Once a cat is exposed to an infectious agent, it will go through an incubation period of 2-10 days before developing symptoms. If the infection is uncomplicated, it will typically last for 7-21 days, depending on the particular disease agent with 7 to 10 days being average duration of illness. During this entire time, the cat will potentially be infectious to other cats. bordetella. -these account for generally less than 10% of feline upper respiratory infections. -these can be responsive to antibiotics, such as doxycycline, however, doxycycline can not be safely used in young, growing animals (such as kittens), complicating the treatment even further. More crappy news: Most cats with an uncomplicated upper respiratory infection can be treated symptomatically at home.. Cats with nasal or airway congestion may benefit from increased environmental humidification, such as being taken into a steamy bathroom for 10-15 minutes several times per day. If your cat or dog's upper respiratory infection lasts for a long time, or if a high fever develops, a stay in the hospital might be necessary to get symptoms under control, and to treat or prevent secondary infections. More on Respiratory Issues in Pets. How to Treat Asthma in Cats and Dogs Causes of Allergies in Pets With FVR and FCV, the cat may develop ulcers in the mouth. Other, less specific symptoms of an upper respiratory infection include anorexia, lethargy, fever, enlarged lymph nodes and blepharospasm (squinting). In severe cases, the cat may have difficulty breathing. Most cases of URI in cats last seven to ten days. How does a cat get an upper respiratory infection? Dilute bleach solution will destroy both viruses but calicivirus will withstand washing with bleach-free laundry detergents. 1 Several of these diseases can cause a carrier state in cats that have apparently recovered from an infection, and female cats that are carriers can pass the infection on to their newborn kittens. URI Sections. In general, the treatment of an upper respiratory infection is mostly aimed at alleviating the discomfort of your pet's symptoms. Take your pet to the veterinarian if symptoms persist for 2 or 3 days, just to be sure it is indeed an upper respiratory infection, and not something else. Once you know what you're dealing with, an upper respiratory infection should run its course over a couple of days or several weeks at most. Here are some of the helpful ways that you can diminish the impact of your pet's symptoms from an upper respiratory infection: 1 Discharge from the Eyes Watery or mucous-like secretion from your pet's eyes can be gently removed by wiping with a warm, damp rag. Vets may also prescribe an ointment to ease this symptom. A cat that has an acute upper respiratory infection will be infective to other cats during the incubation period and for up to 3 weeks after developing symptoms. A cat that is a carrier of an upper respiratory virus may always be infective to other cats (see question How long does a typical upper respiratory infection last?). Cats that are unvaccinated, are young, or have chronic underlying problems are more susceptible, and may develop a serious illness. generally the time of exposure to illness is 2-7 days, so in crowded situations, many cats can get sick very quickly. active illness generally lasts 7-10 days regardless of treatment. upper respiratory infections can result in secondary pneumonia, which can be life threatening. Well this sucks. Query: how long does upper respiratory last in cat
Upper respiratory last in cat 2 to 10 days.