Pneumonia in Cats WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Pneumonia in Cats
Pneumonia is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs and bronchi characterized by disturbance in respiration and hypoxemia and complicated by the systemic effects of associated toxins. The usual cause is primary viral infection of the lower respiratory tract.1
Fast Facts:
- Occurs when a cat inhales a foreign substance.2
- The most noticeable symptom is deep breathing.3
- With early diagnosis and treatment, most cats are successfully treated. 3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Merck Veterinary Manual: Pneumonia
- ↑ PetPlace: Aspiration Pneumonia in Cats
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PetEducation: Pneumonitis & Pneumonia (Infections/Inflammation) in Cats
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Cat Pneumonia, Pneumonia in Felines
- Last update: Aug. 6, 2008
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