Feline chlamydiosis

FELINE CHLAMYDIOSIS

  • This disease is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci.
  • This infection is common in kittens between five weeks and 9 months old.
  • Commonly a healthy cat will get the disease through direct contact with a discharge from the eyes or nose of the infected cat. Incubation period is 14 days.
  • The treatment for this disease is oral antibiotics and frequent use of antibiotic eye ointments.
  • Vaccination against this disease is available.
Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:49 AM