Treatment principles for cat pneumonia:

1. Eliminate inflammation. Commonly used antibiotics and sulfonamide preparations. 50,000 units of penicillin and streptomycin each, intramuscular injection, twice a day, for 3 to 5 days. In addition, oxytetracycline, neomycin, erythromycin, etc. all have good curative effects.

2. Eliminate phlegm and relieve cough. To relieve cough, you can use Polygala tincture, Polygala extract, Platycodon tincture and other medicines.

3. Prevent exudation and promote absorption of inflammatory exudates. 10% glucose 10-20mL and vitamin C 1mg can be mixed and injected intravenously or intraperitoneally once a day for 2-3 days. Sick cats with difficulty breathing can be given intramuscular injection of aminophylline.

Causes of cat pneumonia:

1. It is usually caused by the spread of bronchial inflammation.

2. When a cat’s respiratory and systemic resistance is reduced due to colds, polluted air, poor ventilation, vitamin deficiency, or the migration of parasites, secondary infection by bacteria can cause pneumonia. occur.

3. Some viruses and molds, fever viruses, caliciviruses, histoplasma bacteria, and Nocardia can also cause severe pneumonia.