There are many microorganisms that are constantly present in the body of cats or other animals. They are harmless, so long as the immunity is normal. But as soon as there are some changes related to the transferred illness or trauma, they immediately begin their destructive work. This refers to various fungi or organisms such as mycoplasma. Foreign studies have detected in these 70% of perfectly healthy cats on their mucous membranes these microorganisms. Fortunately, mycoplasmosis in cats is not transmitted to humans. For animals in some cases, these mycoplasmas are the primary pathogens, and in other cases - secondary pathogens. Let's take a closer look at this group of infections, which can bring trouble to our pets.
Treatment in cats of mycoplasmosis
The following groups of mycoplasmas were identified in cats: M. Felis and M. Gatae. It is believed that, most likely, only the first group can be pathogenic. Most often they manifest themselves together with such infections as chlamydia and herpesvirus. What are the symptoms of mycoplasmosis in cats? This disease manifests itself in the form of edema in the eyes, lacrimation, purulent and serous conjunctivitis. They affect the respiratory tract, causing rhinitis, as well as the reproductive system and urinary tract. Sometimes the disease covers at first only one eye, and only then passes to the second eye. Then it affects the nasopharynx and switches to the lungs. There are cases when everything begins with a cold and sneezing, and only with time from there the infection begins to spread to other respiratory organs. There are also arthritis, in which cartilage is destroyed, which leads to serious joint diseases. To put the correct diagnosis, you need to take swabs and rinses, and then all the materials obtained are examined in the laboratory.
The main clinical signs of mycoplasmosis:
- fever;
- cough;
- pain in the ribs;
- diarrhea;
- swelling of the extremities and a subsidence;
- discharge from the nose;
- sneezing;
- runny nose.
In most cases, the following diseases are diagnosed: flu of cats, rhinotracheitis, kalitseviroz, chlamydia, worms , various allergies.
Treatment in cats of mycoplasmosis
There are several effective schemes for treating mycoplasmosis in cats using various antibiotics:
- Baytril (enrofloxacin) - take once 5 mg / kg per day for 5-7 days (not desirable for kittens under the age of one year);
- Sumamed (azithromycin) - once 10 mg / kg for a week;
- ofloxacin - 5 mg / kg twice a day together with clarithromycin - twice a day at 10 mg / kg, the interval between doses of the drug should be six hours;
- vilprofen - once for 500 mg for seven to ten days (this method is suitable for kittens, pregnant and lactating females);
- tylosin (pharmacin) - once for 0.2 mg / kg for a week, and then continue for three days, lowering the dosage to 0.1 mg / kg once a day (injected intramuscularly);
- tetracycline - 22 mg / kg per day for three doses for ten days;
- penbeks - once per 1-1.5 ml per ten kilograms of body weight of the animal, taken within 5-7 days;
- doxycycline - once for 10 mg / kg, treatment course from ten days to two weeks.
In addition, for the treatment of the eyes, drops are prescribed (tobredex, colbiocin or tolbex or others), ointments (tetracycline). To treat the nose appoint different solutions, drops and ointments. In addition, immunomodulating therapy is used - drugs ribotan, Roncoleukin, tsikloferon, immunophane. All these medications should be used only under the supervision of a specialist and strictly following the instructions. Reception of antibiotics sometimes does not pass without a trace. To support the body, and in order to prevent various consequences, in the treatment of mycoplasmosis in cats, additional supportive therapy is prescribed.
Unfortunately, preventive vaccinations against these microorganisms do not exist yet, and treatment is long and requires funds. It is necessary to try to protect the cat from other infections and diseases that can weaken it and cause a decrease in immunity. Also, preventive measures against mycoplasmosis in cats include a balanced diet, regular check-ups with a veterinarian, and vaccination against other common diseases.