{"id":1607,"date":"2024-03-12T16:11:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:11:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:11:20","slug":"rhinitis-and-sinus-infections-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/rhinitis-and-sinus-infections-in-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhinitis and Sinus Infections in Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our team at Parkside Animal Hospital<\/a> is quite familiar with stuffy kitties. Clients commonly bring in their pet because their cat has a runny nose, irritated eyes, or seems congested. Nasal infections and sinus issues are a common feline issue, and we hope to help you understand better what causes this and how to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Cat Sinus Infection Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sinuses and nasal passages of any living thing, be it feline or otherwise, are very important to filtering debris and pathogens from our airways. These air-filled cavities in the head and nasal passages have a delicate lining that can become irritated, inflamed, or even infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cat sinus infection symptoms are very similar to those we might experience with a similar problem. Lethargy, stuffy nose, pain, nasal drainage, and watery eyes are common. Affected cats may not feel like eating and can even run a fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of sinus and nasal infections in cats is the viral disease feline herpesvirus (FHV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feline herpesvirus causes upper respiratory infections in cats that can secondarily cause a sinus infection. It can be transmitted from cat to cat through direct contact, secretions, or contaminated items in the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also important to note that after an infection FHV remains latent in the body and can show up again at a later date, especially if the pet is stressed or otherwise ill. This means that even cats who have no recent exposure to other cats can develop an active FHV infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other common causes of sinus infection symptoms in cats can include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n