Feline upper respiratory tract infections – current treatment strategies
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Introduction Feline upper respiratory tract disease (FURTD) is also known as feline upper respiratory infection or “cat flu”. FURTD is caused by several agents and a common problem in kitten and young cats, especially in multi-cat households, e.g. animal shelters. Upper respiratory infections in cats are one of the leading causes of euthanasia in these environments. Transmission is facilitated by close contact between cats.
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