Comprehensive Review of Respiratory and Fungal Diseases in Cats and Dogs

What are the two main parts of the respiratory system?

Upper Respiratory Tract and Lower Respiratory Tract

What structures are included in the Upper Respiratory Tract?

Nasal cavity, Nasopharynx, Larynx

What structures are included in the Lower Respiratory Tract?

Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs, Pleural cavity

What is sinusitis?

A condition characterized by the collection of pus, swelling under the eye, and unilateral nasal discharge.

What are the clinical signs of sinusitis?

Collection of pus, swelling under the eye, unilateral nasal discharge.

How is sinusitis diagnosed?

Radiographs and culture and sensitivity tests.

What is the treatment for sinusitis?

Antibiotics, removal of the infected tooth, and flushing fistula tracts.

What is infectious canine tracheobronchitis also known as?

Kennel cough.

What are the clinical signs of kennel cough?

Dry, hacking cough, exposure history, and tracheal palpation.

What is the treatment for kennel cough?

Antibiotics, antitussives, and bronchial dilators.

What is collapsing trachea?

A condition where the cartilage of the trachea is affected, leading to a cough.

What are the clinical signs of collapsing trachea?

History of cough, worsening cough events, and concurrent heart disease.

How is collapsing trachea diagnosed?

Tracheal palpation and radiographs.

What is feline herpesvirus?

A highly contagious virus causing acute respiratory signs in cats.

What are the clinical signs of feline herpesvirus?

Acute onset of sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, depression, anorexia.

What is the treatment for feline herpesvirus?

Supportive care, fluids, antibiotics, and decongestants.

What is feline calicivirus?

A highly contagious virus that affects cats and causes respiratory symptoms.

What are the clinical signs of feline calicivirus?

Fever, ocular or nasal discharge, mild conjunctivitis, oral ulcers.

What is blastomycosis?

A fungal disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis.

What are the clinical signs of blastomycosis?

Anorexia, depression, cough, nasal discharge.

How is blastomycosis diagnosed?

CBC and cytology.

What is histoplasmosis?

A fungal disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum.

What are the clinical signs of histoplasmosis in cats?

Pulmonary signs, weight loss, fever, anorexia.

What is the treatment for histoplasmosis?

Rx drugs and supportive care.