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Article: Diagnostically evaluating cats with nasal discharge
- Article from:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Article date:
- July 1, 2002
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CopyrightCopyright Medical Economics Inc. Jul 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The approach to finding the cause of nasal discharge in cats is similar to that in dogs, but there are some important differences. Follow these steps to arrive at the right diagnosis.
NASAL DISCHARGE is a common problem in cats that may result from systemic or intranasal disorders (Table 1).1-11 Initial clinical findings can help you narrow the list of potential causes, but additional tests are needed to make a definitive diagnosis in some cases, particularly in cats with unilateral nasal discharge. In this article, we show you how to characterize nasal discharge and what tests can help you definitively diagnose the cause.
Clinical signs of nasal disease
In addition to nasal discharge, ...