There are many microorganisms that are constantly present in the body of cats or other animals. They are harmless as long as the immune system is normal. However, with changes associated with the past illness or injury, they immediately begin their destructive work. These microorganisms include mycoplasmas.
What is mycoplasmosis
Mycoplasmosis is an infectious disease in cats that affects the respiratory organs and mucous membranes. This disease is caused by two types of mycoplasmas: M. Felis and M. Gatae.
As a rule, the main symptoms of the disease in cats can be constant sneezing and puffiness of the eyes, as a result of which purulent discharge begins to flow. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.
As practice shows, mycoplasmosis cannot be completely cured. However, it is simply necessary to suspend the development of the disease, otherwise the animal will die.
Drugs for the treatment of mycoplasmosis
Mycoplasmosis requires long-term and correct treatment. In most cases, drugs are administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Typically, antibiotics are the main drugs. Local preparations are less commonly used.
There are several effective antibiotic regimens for mycoplasmosis. They can be based on Baytril, Azithromycin, Ofloxacin, Vilprofen and Tetracycline. These drugs (at the choice of the veterinarian) are administered once a week.
Since all antibiotics have a detrimental effect on the immune system, drugs are usually prescribed to stabilize the state of the immune system. Usually used "Ribotan", "Rolyoleukin", "Cycloferon" and "Immunofan". However, antibiotics don't only work on the immune system. Therefore, for the prevention of liver diseases use "Carsil", the gastrointestinal tract - "Lactobifadol" or "Bifidumbacterin", to stimulate metabolism - "Catazol".
In addition to injections of antibiotics and medications that support the body, eye drops such as Tobredex, Colbiocin or Sofradex are used for treatment. In addition, various rinsing solutions are used to treat the nose.
Unfortunately, there are no prophylactic vaccinations against mycoplasmosis. However, some prevention at home can still be done. Typically, these activities include preventive veterinary visits, a balanced diet, and the maintenance of the animal's immunity.
It is important to know that if you notice that your animal is sick, you urgently need to show it to a specialist. Do not delay and think that the disease can go away on its own. Do not wait for complications, each disease is easier to treat at the initial stage.
